Classic Japanese songs I want to listen to leisurely on the weekend
Unless we make a conscious effort, it’s hard to find time to sit back and really listen to music.
This time, we’ve picked a rich selection of Japanese songs perfect for a relaxed weekend—ranging from the latest releases to classic covers.
Highly recommended for those who prefer to spend the weekend unwinding at home.
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Classic Japanese songs to relax and listen to on the weekend (41–50)
The Best Daymoumoon
A song wrapped in gentle warmth.
It’s perfect for a leisurely weekend moment.
Its comforting melody and heartwarming lyrics help you step away from the bustle of everyday life and spend some quiet time with yourself.
This track is included on moumoon’s album “FELT SENSE,” their first in about four years.
Since its release in July 2023, it has captured the hearts of many fans.
The positive message—“Today is the best day”—will resonate with listeners and lift their spirits.
Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy music in a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Japanese Masterpieces to Enjoy Leisurely on the Weekend (51–60)
LONG WEEKENDthe shes gone
This work by the shes gone—hailed as the band’s sweetest and most stylish song to date—features a pleasant sound perfect for settings like cafés and drives.
With gentle, sweet vocals and relatable lyrics, it’s a track that fits seamlessly into everyday life.
Following its November 2024 release, the band is also holding an eight-date nationwide tour, “You Found Me TOUR 2024.” It’s a warm, characteristically them song that reflects their focus on connecting with fans.
While carrying on the lineage of their previous albums DAYS and SINCE, it also offers fresh appeal.
A heartwarming track you’ll want to play when you want to relax or spend time with someone special.
It was you.sakura shimeji
People say it’s a song filled with a laid-back, mellow, easygoing vibe.
The super relaxed, chill tracks by the ultra-easygoing folk duo Sakurashimeji are truly soothing when you’re tired.
They’re cute and perfect for a weary heart.
balladKetsumeishi
It’s a bittersweet song that makes you long for people, so I think it’s perfect for winter or when it starts to get a little cold.
The melody is relaxed, so you can listen to it while taking it easy.
The music video is lovely too, with “an unfulfilled love” as its apparent theme, giving it a heartrending feel.
futureKobukuro
Used in the live-action film adaptation of the moving work Orange, which originated as a manga and anime, this song’s very gentle melody resonates in the heart.
It’s the kind of piece that gives you strength when you stumble, yet because it isn’t intense, you can listen to it with a calm, gentle feeling.
100-year first loveshikuramen
I felt like every Cyclamen song makes you want to fall in love.
This one is like a story about confessing your feelings to a one-sided crush, and I really love it.
Even if you play it casually, before you know it you’re completely absorbed in it.
It’s a song that makes you wish to meet someone who would care about you this much.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s often used in anime and movies, and many artists cover it, so you may have heard various versions.
It’s a really great song.
It also seems to be used as a school chorus piece sometimes.
The lyrics and melody encourage a gentle way of thinking.