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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 a rainy day. Special feature on rain songs (41–50)

Early summer rain&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Samidare’ Official MV

Samidare &TEAM

This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.

Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.

Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.

For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.

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[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on rainy days. Special Rain Song Feature (51–60)

Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER

PSYCHIC FEVER – Cold Rain (Official Visualizer)

Cold RainPSYCHIC FEVER

A drama tie-in song by PSYCHIC FEVER that cultivates a dark, beautiful, and mysterious mood over a sophisticated, disco-tinged backing track.

Released in November 2024 as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Thursday drama “OCTO: Emotion Investigator Akari Kokono Season 2,” the track deftly expresses the “colors” of complex human psychology and emotion.

The group’s global musicality is fully on display here, captivating listeners with expressiveness that transcends borders and language barriers.

With a dynamic rhythm that seems to blow away the gloom of the rainy season and vocals that delicately weave the nuances of emotion, it’s a standout song that’s perfect as BGM for a rainy-day drive.

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Rain SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN “Ame Uta” (Rain Song)

Rain Song GReeeeN

A rain song by GReeeeN, who always deliver refreshing vocals! It’s the B-side track to the single “Icarus.” The verses make you feel as if a gentle drizzle is really falling.

Then the chorus shifts the mood dramatically, with powerful vocals that sound like a heavy downpour.

The lyrics depict a bittersweet story of lovers parting on a rainy day.

Given their strong, breezy image, a song portraying such a heartrending romance feels fresh in its own way.

It’s a track that lets you feel the rain just by listening.

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A midsummer passing showerHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – Midsummer Shower

Sudden Shower in Midsummer - Hikaru Utada

This is Hikaru Utada’s fifth digital-only single.

It was released simultaneously with “Hanataba wo Kimi ni.” It was chosen as the theme song for NTV’s NEWS ZERO.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like soaking in the gentle, wistful mood of a rainy day.

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festivalsumika

sumika / Festival [Music Video] - Morinaga Confectionery “In Jelly for Exams 2021” CM Song

Festival sumika

It’s a powerful cheer song by sumika that gently nudges people forward as they face new challenges.

With messages of courage to confront anxiety and nerves, and a positive mindset, the song is delivered with a bright, pop sound.

Chosen as the CM song for Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly 2021,” it inspired many people, especially students preparing for entrance exams.

Included as the lead track on the album “AMUSIC,” released in March 2021, it embodies sumika’s signature refreshing style.

Listen to it when you’re stepping into a new environment or working toward your dreams—it will surely make your heart feel lighter.

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hydrangeaCanai

Kannai – Hydrangea [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

Hydrangea Kyannai

This is a song by Kyanai that candidly portrays the complex state of mind of someone who cheated, using the transience of flowers blooming in a rain-soaked city as a motif.

The lyrics, where self-justification shifts the blame for love onto the other person while inner conflict swirls, leave a powerful impression on listeners.

Released in May 2022, this ambitious work sings about romance from a bold new perspective.

It skillfully employs the language of flowers that bloom during the rainy season to poetically depict the fading of a once-pure love.

It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to face complicated romantic feelings while listening to the sound of rain, or when you want to reflect deeply on the contradictions of human relationships.

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It rains on my day off.Osamu Furusato

Osamu Furusato “Rain on a Day Off” PV

Holiday is Osamu Amekusa

You know how it always seems to rain only on your days off? On a holiday morning, when I open the curtains and realize it’s raining, this song usually pops into my head.

Staying in, holing up all day and listening to music… maybe having a day like that isn’t so bad.

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