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[Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.

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The unique atmosphere of nighttime—something you don’t get in the morning or afternoon—somehow evokes a touch of wistfulness and loneliness, doesn’t it?

In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular songs themed around “night,” perfect for those hours.

We’ve gathered tracks ideal for quiet nights, such as “songs you want to listen to alone at night” and “songs that evoke beautiful nighttime scenery.”

If you’re looking for music that matches night views for an evening walk, drive, or run, be sure to check these out.

From ballads that suit a relaxed night to dance tunes that make you want to move, we’ve got you covered—there’s sure to be a track you’ll want to play.

[Songs of the Night] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP to listen to at nighttime (31–40)

Dance at NightFriends

Friends "Dance at Night"

Dance Friends at Night

At night, you feel like listening to stylish, sophisticated songs like city pop, don’t you? For someone who loves those chic tracks, I recommend “Yoru ni Dance” by Friends.

It has a rhythm that makes your body move without thinking, and even at night it makes you want to dance.

Listening to it on your way home from school or work is sure to lift your mood.

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Stop this nightJUJU

JUJU “Stop This Night for Me”

Stop This Night, JUJU

“Please Stop This Night” is JUJU’s 15th single, released in 2010.

It was selected as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Guilty: Akuma to Keiyaku Shita Onna” and reached No.

10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The lyrics, which convey the anguished cry of a woman hurt by her relationship, are painfully affecting when you listen.

It’s an R&B-tinged ballad centered on piano, and its wistful chord progression makes the sound a perfect fit for a quiet night.

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LONELY NIGHTStofubeats

tofubeats – LONELY NIGHTS

LONELY NIGHTStofubeats

A lot of people are probably looking for music to color the nights they spend alone.

For you, I recommend “LONELY NIGHTS,” a collaboration between tofubeats and YOUNG JUJU.

The song carries the message: “Even lonely nights can be a good chance to look at yourself, so they’re not so bad.” With its very urban sound, it’s a track I especially want people who’ve moved to the city and are living on their own to hear.

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Friday NightNatori

Natori – Friday Night

Friday Night Natori

Singer-songwriter Natori, who began posting videos of his original numbers on TikTok in 2021 and has since gained popularity mainly on social media.

His “Friday Night” has an irresistible, languid vibe reminiscent of “Overdose,” which he released in 2022 to great acclaim.

The vocal phrases that incorporate a six-note “ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta” rhythm are also incredibly catchy.

With its calm and stylish tone, it’s a great choice as background music for nighttime listening.

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Ti AmoEXILE

EXILE / Ti Amo Chapter1 -Short version-

Ti AmoEXILE

EXILE’s “Ti Amo” is a single released in 2008.

The song conveys the feelings of a woman who appears to be involved in an affair, singing about a man who isn’t by her side on Sunday nights.

You can feel the painful, heartrending emotion of being left alone at night as he returns home on Sundays.

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[Songs of the Night] Masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP to listen to at nighttime (41–50)

Night of 15Yutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki - Fifteen's Night (with lyrics)

15 No Yoru by Yutaka Ozaki

A famous song by Yutaka Ozaki, known to all, that has stayed with us for years—a way of life that men across Japan once admired.

Many were surely stirred to their core by the sight of him powerfully singing of those invisible, uneasy nights with his husky voice.

It’s a number for vulnerable men, a slightly rough-around-the-edges cheer when you want to face the anxieties within yourself.

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As long as you’re on the Ferris wheel, illuminated by the night viewThe Mirraz

The Mirraz – As Long as You on the Ferris Wheel Are Lit by the Night View (Official Music Video)

As long as you, riding the Ferris wheel, are bathed in the night view — The Mirraz

This is the debut single by the rock band The Mirraz, formed in 2006, titled “As Long as You’re on the Ferris Wheel, Illuminated by the Night View.” It’s a song where a clumsy guy pours out all his feelings for his girlfriend.

The band’s sound is at its best in its simplicity.

The candid lyrics, carried by Shohei Hatakeyama’s distinctive voice, really hit home.

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