Rain Songs: A curated selection of tracks that feature rain in the lyrics — including many nostalgic Japanese hits

Heart Rainindigo la End

Indigo la End “Koiame”

A beautiful ballad by indigo la End that sings of rain falling endlessly on the heart.

Through the symbolic motif of rain, it poignantly portrays the complex emotions of a woman facing the end of a relationship.

The lyrics delicately express the wavering between the resolve to leave and the guilt that comes with it, as well as the gradual cooling of affection—feelings anyone who has experienced a breakup can relate to.

Released in February 2016, this song was also featured in a commercial for the smartphone game “Shoumetsu Toshi” (Disappearing City).

It’s a track that gently keeps you company on a rainy night in the rainy season, when you’re alone in your room listening to the sound of the rain, or when you want to face the end of a romance.

Osaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHT

Osaka Rainy Blues / Kanjani Eight (Kanjani∞) – Cover by Emi Noda (NodaEmi)

A blues ballad from SUPER EIGHT that exudes the distinctive sentiment and wistfulness of Kansai.

Set against the bustling Osaka streets under the rainy-season sky, it weaves a tale of aching love in the Kansai dialect.

Released as their second single in March 2005, it debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was performed on numerous music programs, including Kansai TV and Yomiuri TV.

It’s a classic that soaks into the heart with a bittersweet ache—one that makes you recall a love that’s slipped away, especially on a rainy day.

The Rain and Meback number

Ameto Bokuno Hanashi

A beloved song by back number that wraps the pain of heartbreak—depicted alongside a poignant rainy scene—in a beautiful melodic line.

With delicate expressions, it weaves together fragments of memories recalled while getting soaked in the rain, making for a deeply moving track.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in April 2011, it captured the hearts of many listeners as their major-label debut work.

This piece resonates even more when listened to during the rainy season.

It’s a soothing song that stays close to the feeling of trying to move forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart.

Rain and CappuccinoYorushika

Yorushika – Rain and Cappuccino (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad perfect for the rainy season, suffused with the sound of rainfall and the aroma of a café.

It’s included on the album “Elma,” released in August 2019, and memorably portrays the fictional character Elma as she carries the pain of losing her loved one while living on with cherished memories in her heart.

It’s a pivotal track that established the worldview of Yorushika’s album “Elma,” and it beautifully depicts scenes of Visby, Sweden, which Elma visits in the story.

Recommended for those who want to empathize with the feeling of longing for someone important, or for anyone who wants to savor music gently on a rainy day.

Rain MelodyKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids "Rainy Melody" Music Video

This is a KinKi Kids ballad adorned with delicate expressions that seem to reflect emotions in each raindrop.

Released in October 1999 as a double A-side single, the song blends a wistful melody line with mature vocals to stunning effect, topping the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly during the rainy season, watching the rain flow past your window.

For those carrying the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, it will gently stay by your side.

cold rainAimer

Aimer 'cold rain' MUSIC VIDEO (The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Xianyun Arc SPECIAL EDIT)

A large-scale ballad that sings about overcoming sorrow and making flowers bloom.

It’s a song by Aimer—also known for hits like “Zankyo Sanka”—and is included on her sixth album, Walpurgis, released in 2021.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime The Untamed: Xianyun Chapter (Mo Dao Zu Shi: Xianyun Pian).

The combination of her transparent, airy vocals and the richly layered sound arrangement gives the impression of being enveloped by the music.

Listening after watching the anime may make it feel even more poignant.

umbrellaTOKIO

TOKIO / Umbrella (Amagasa)

A song by TOKIO, an idol group that has continually forged its own path.

Released as a double A-side with “Astonishingly, Let’s Keep Wishing,” their 39th single “Kasa” served as the theme song for the TV drama Yasuko to Kenji.

The lyrics paint scenes of rain that beautifully color the June rainy season.

With arrangements by Tokyo Jihen, the jazzy ensemble is stylish—a pop tune that perfectly suits rainy imagery.