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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Do you like rainy days?

Some people dislike them because you get wet and can’t go out, while others love the sound of the rain or the calm atmosphere—there are all kinds of opinions.

For many, rain also ties in with a slightly bittersweet feeling, and there are plenty of songs that use rain as a theme to sing about that sense of poignancy.

In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular songs that are perfect for listening to on a rainy day!

While many of them are melancholy, there are also songs that sing about hope—like how the rain will stop someday—so be sure to listen to plenty of them!

[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Rain song special (31–40)

When the rain fillsAi Higuchi

Ai Higuchi / If the Rain Fills Up [Official Music Video] | Ai Higuchi ‘If Filled With Rain’

If the rain fills up, Higuchi Ai

This is the theme song by Ai Higuchi, beautifully balancing a poignant rainy scene with a dramatic sense of storytelling.

Her transparent vocals and the piano’s melody leave a strong impression, making it a perfect track for the rainy season.

Released on January 15, 2025, it serves as the theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “I’ll Take You to the Ends of Hell,” skillfully conveying the revenge-centered narrative through music.

A key appeal of this work lies in the combination of carefully crafted, emotionally expressive lyrics and a richly nuanced alto voice.

While the melody keeps a modest range, its dramatic progression is captivating—recommended for those who want to sing about the feelings that come with rainy days.

Precisely because the rainy season can dampen the mood, why not share a voice that resonates with the heart?

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umbrellaTOKIO

TOKIO / Umbrella (Amagasa)

Umbrella TOKIO

Listening to TOKIO’s “Amagasa” lets you savor the atmosphere just before the rain begins.

Released as TOKIO’s 39th single, “Amagasa” was written and composed by Sheena Ringo, with Tokyo Jihen handling the arrangement.

It’s a driving rock track that showcases Sheena’s distinctive flair within a pop framework.

The song was used as the theme for the NTV drama “Yasuko to Kenji.” It’s sure to give you the energy to stand up to the rain that’s on its way!

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Gentleness of the rainbird

the gentleness of the rain

The gentleness of the rain, bird

“The Kindness of Rain” is the perfect track for anyone who wants to spend a rainy day in style! It’s a song included on R&B singer bird’s self-titled debut album, released in 1999, with Monday Michiru handling the composition.

With its laid-back rhythm and languid choral work, it’s packed with the charms of R&B.

Dim the lights and listen on a rainy day, and your room will instantly transform into a jazz club!

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umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – umbrella【LIVE from “Atlantis”】

umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE

Amid an unending rain of sorrow, a powerless feeling like standing motionless without an umbrella.

Even so, it is a song that portrays a painfully selfless love, swearing to become the “umbrella” oneself to protect a loved one.

The track was included on the 2016 single “Samama Festival!” and was later featured on the 2017 album “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.” Written by vocalist Motoki Omori during his high school years and released after parting with someone close, its background deepens the work’s sense of urgency.

When your heart is shrouded in deep sadness, listening to it will remind you that feelings for someone can be a source of salvation.

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umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「umbrella」

umbrellaSEKAI NO OWARI

A fantastical medium-tempo ballad that personifies a voiceless “umbrella” and portrays its pure will to protect someone.

Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in June 2020, the song also drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dragon Road: Two-Faced Avenger.” Written from the perspective of an umbrella that shouldn’t have emotions, the lyrics convey a poignant determination to protect a cherished person, even at the cost of self-sacrifice, resonating deeply with many fans.

When you strongly wish to protect someone, or on nights when you feel lonely, listening to it may bring warm tears to your eyes.

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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. Special feature on rain songs (41–50)

rainHitsuji Bungaku

rain

Rain Sheep Literature

A song by Hitsujibungaku that radiates an introspective atmosphere.

The gentle, delicate guitar tones and the clear, translucent vocals seep into the heart like rain—many listeners may find themselves on the verge of tears.

It was included on the demo EP “BlUE.

ep” in September 2016, and later featured on the nationwide CD release “Tunneling Through” in October 2017.

This piece delicately portrays themes of loneliness and hope, beautifully blending elements of alternative rock and dream pop.

It’s recommended for the rainy season, when you want to quietly sort out your feelings while watching the rain flow outside the window.

Encountering this song, which gently moistens the heart, will surely bring you comfort.

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It always begins with rain.ASKA

ASKA – It Always Begins with Rain

It always begins with rain - ASKA

ASKA’s “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” is the song that makes me feel like starting something new on a rainy day.

Released in 1991 as ASKA’s third single, it was produced as a commercial song for Matsushita Electric Industrial (now Panasonic).

With this track, ASKA won the 33rd Japan Record Award, and it has sold over 1.

2 million copies in total.

The lyrics, which say that it often rains on the days he meets you, are so romantic they make you swoon.

Don’t you feel like you can start something new when you listen to this song?

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