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[For University Students] A Chill Music Feature to Make Study and Walk Time More Pleasant
In the busy days filled with classes and assignments, chill music that calms the mind is an essential companion.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected tracks that will be right there with college students in those “take a breather” moments—when you’re relaxing in your room, studying at a café, chatting casually with friends, or strolling down a quiet street at night.
We’ve picked works from a variety of genres, so you’re sure to find a song that fits your mood perfectly.
We hope you get to discover these soothing masterpieces.
[For University Students] A Chill Music Selection to Make Study and Walk Time More Pleasant (1–10)
Night Distance feat. mahinaI love you Orchestra Swing Style
That whisper-like singing really sinks into your heart.
This piece is by the band I love you Orchestra Swing Style, which is rooted in jazz and R&B, featuring mahina on vocals.
Its mellow, laid-back sound is irresistibly appealing, conjuring images of a city skyline at night.
Centered on the theme of the physical or emotional distance between people you long to see, it seems to capture the aching feelings that deepen in the stillness of the night.
The track is included on the April 2019 album “Smoky Valley,” and it was also used as the ending theme for a program on FM Kagawa.
On a night alone, when you dim the lights to focus on studying or take a sentimental walk through the streets, listening to it will surely keep you company.
LaundryLUCKY TAPES
LUCKY TAPES is the solo project of Kai Takahashi, notable for its sound that blends J-pop with elements of indie pop and R&B.
Released in October 2020 and included on the album “Blend,” this track portrays the process of facing daily struggles and learning to live with them while moving forward.
The lyrics give voice to the conflict between the pressure to become “someone” and the reluctance to conform, yet ultimately offer a glimmer of hope.
It’s a song that seeps in during moments when you want to pause—while studying or on a walk.
The music video—Kai Takahashi’s first as a director—also drew attention, making this a number that gently accompanies quiet times.
Turn off the neon.chilldspot
chilldspot, a band hugely supported by people their age.
This track, which they made while still in high school, features a mellow R&B-driven groove that feels incredibly smooth.
While the song centers on the theme of “the beautiful aspects of sexuality,” it also delicately portrays the inner conflicts and subtle, realistic emotions that lie beneath.
Its slightly mature worldview—like facing your true self on a quiet night after the neon lights have gone out—will likely resonate gently with university students.
The song is included on the November 2020 EP “the youth night,” and was later used as an insert track in the film Thorn of Love.
It’s a perfect number to accompany a solitary nighttime walk for reflection or to help you focus while studying.
Mercury feat. Onomatopoeia Ministertofubeats
This track, with its floating beats and mellow groove, is a pleasure to listen to.
It’s a collaboration between trackmaker tofubeats and rapper Onomatopedaijin, released in June 2012.
The glittering, urban sound that evokes a city’s nightscape meshes perfectly with a slightly dreamlike worldview that unfolds while depicting everyday life.
The song is also included on tofubeats’s album “Lost Decade.” It drew attention again in February 2022 when it was featured in a Suntory Horoyoi commercial.
On nights when you’re chased by deadlines, take a walk and listen—you might sink into a sentimental mood.
It’s also a calming number recommended for the moments before studying, when you want to clear your mind.
marble latteRin-ne
You know how the cold winter air can make your heart feel just a little tense? This is a track by Rin-ne that gently accompanies the everyday life of university students.
The song has a comforting warmth—like a hot drink soaking into your heart—that lets you take a deep breath and relax.
It likens the blending of a latte to emotions, and the choice of words is truly lovely.
Released in December 2023, its rounded keyboard tones and gentle beat are perfect for studying in a café or taking a walk on a nighttime street.
DAY feat. PUNPEENulbarich
Centered around JQ and known for their sophisticated sound, Nulbarich teams up with rapper PUNPEE on this track, released in August 2023 and included on the album “The Roller Skating Tour.” The interplay between JQ’s soothing vocals and PUNPEE’s sardonic rap makes for an outstanding ensemble.
I hope you’ll take time to really listen to the lyrics, which question a more human form of love.
It’s a chic, mellow number that pairs perfectly with a contemplative nighttime walk through the city.
A bite on the cheekkojikoji
Singer-songwriter kojikoji is beloved by many listeners for mellow vocals and chill sounds.
Among her works, the gentle songs that make your heart feel a little lighter are especially popular.
This track was released as a single in April 2023 and was chosen as the ending theme for the drama “Kashimashimeshi,” which portrays people gathering around home-cooked meals while grappling with life.
Whether you listen on nights chased by deadlines or during a quiet solo walk, you’ll feel a warmth that gently nudges you forward.
Be sure to add it to your playlist.