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

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!

Playlist

[Rain Songs] Songs to listen to on a rainy day. A special feature on rain-themed tracks.
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1eastKotonohaMotohiro HataMotohiro Hata’s rain song, the image song for the film
2eastthe smell of rainiriMasterpieces to enjoy the mood of rain through music
3eastRAINSEKAI NO OWARIHeartwarming music that sings of rainy scenes
4eastThe sound of rainMirei TouyamaA song that sings of a bittersweet love on a rainy day
5eastENDLESS RAINXA classic X song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of a rainy day
6eastThe Last RainYasushi NakanishiYasushi Nakanishi’s classic: the poignant feelings of love and rain
7eastCry like it’s raining.Nakamura EmiRain songs, tracks that make you feel positive
8eastpassing showerLila IkutaLilas Ikuta's 'Passing Shower,' a heartrending breakup song
9eastsound of rainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONThe melody of hope for the future woven by the sound of rain
10eastIn the night sky after the rainRC SuccessionA rock number that blows away a rainy day
11eastRainyROTTENGRAFFTYA rain-themed song bursting with a sense of speed by a rock band from Kyoto
12eastMarch of the RainFujifabricFujifabric’s eerily captivating song
13eastRainy StationHi-Fi setMelancholic masterpiece at a rainy station: “Ame no Station”
14eastLOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Toshinobu KubotaThe appeal of Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song “LOVE RAIN”
15eastumbrellaKing GnuUmbrella of rain: the sorrow of parting embedded in King Gnu’s song
16eastcold rainAimerA one-of-a-kind singing voice, a will that transcends sorrow
17eastRain, then Sunshine HallelujahyuzuUplifting songs to listen to on a rainy day
18eastIn June, I write the city after the rain.YorushikaMusic that resonates with the heart, accompanying rainy scenes.
19eastrose flowerkururiThe comforting rain song by the Kyoto band Quruli
20eastrainy rainy rainy bluesChiahi SatoChiaki Sato’s rain song soothes the heart.
21eastHydrangea StreetSpitzSlow-tempo songs to listen to on a rainy day
22eastRainy BlueHidemasa TokunagaThe poignant classic for rainy days, “Rainy Blue”
23eastOsaka Rainy BluesSUPER EIGHTA Kansai-dialect ballad from Osaka about a bittersweet love
24eastautumn rainSonar PocketA lyrical piece that depicts the scene of autumn rain
25eastUltramarine DaysTokyo IncidentsAn impressive, fast-paced song by Tokyo Jihen
26eastrainPETROLZA melody by PETROLZ that feels like a pleasant rain
27eastYou are the rain.ohashiTrioOhashi Trio's poignant ballad stirs the heart.
28eastApril Rainaikoaiko's 30th work, a song about the pure rain of love
29north_eastrainbowAqua TimezA cheerful and warm encouraging song, lyrics and music by Taishi
30south_eastLost Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONThe emotions of a dog that got lost on a rainy day are hea...
31eastsound of rainGen HoshinoThe coupling song from Gen Hoshino’s “Koi,” Scenes of Dawn
32eastRef:rainAimer“Ref:rain” is a heartbreaking love song about romance.
33eastIN THE RAINXGAn R&B song of rain sounds and bittersweet heartbreak
34eastLight Blue RainJunko YagamiJunko Yagami’s melancholic classic about heartbreak
35eastrainChisato MoritakaThe poignant charm of Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” (Rain)
36eastWhen the rain fillsAi HiguchiA moving work whose theme song for a heartrending rain resonates with the heart.
37eastumbrellaTOKIOLyrics by Ringo Sheena, a rock song depicting the emotions before the rain.
38eastGentleness of the rainbirdR&B songs to spend a rainy day in style
39eastumbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLEStanding without an umbrella in the unending rain of sorrow...
40eastumbrellaSEKAI NO OWARIPersonify a voiceless 'umbrella' that protects someone...
41eastrainHitsuji BungakuAn introspective, heart-soothing song by Hitsujibungaku
42eastIt always begins with rain.ASKAThe masterpiece that gives hope on rainy days: “It Always Begins with Rain.”
43eastSummer RainKobukuroSummer Rain by Kobukuro, a heart-wrenching love song
44eastIris After the RainRe;IRISA refreshing school idol song that brightens up the rainy season
45eastRainSIRUPRainy romance painted in mellow R&B
46eastWhen it starts raining heavilySenri OeSenri Oe: Diverse Musical Activities and Talent
47eastThe sound of winter rainFLOWA Latin-style rock number and a hit song by FLOW
48eastRain MelodyKinKi KidsKinKi Kids’ iconic song that heats up a rainy day
49eastWarm RainTOMITA LabTomita Lab’s “Atatakai Ame” is a sophisticated rain sound.
50eastEarly summer rain&TEAMFrom spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
51eastCold RainPSYCHIC FEVERPSYCHIC FEVER’s drama theme song: music that colors emotions
52eastRain SongGReeeeNGReeeeN’s rain song, a bittersweet love story
53north_eastA midsummer passing showerHikaru UtadaHikaru Utada’s digital single, a bittersweet song about rain
54south_eastfestivalsumikaGently nudging people forward as they head toward new challenges...
55south_easthydrangeaCanaiThrough the ephemerality of flowers blooming in a rain-soaked city...
56eastIt rains on my day off.Osamu FurusatoDisheartened by the rainy day off, along with music
57eastcold rainBONNIE PINKBONNIE PINK's powerful song about rain
58eastOn a Rainy DayOf courseA melancholy song by Kazumasa Oda of Off Course
59eastSquallEiko MatsumotoMasaharu Fukuyama’s love song, a poignant story on a rainy night
60eastRed Sweet PeaSeiko MatsudaCheer up with Seiko Matsuda’s “Red Sweet Pea.”
61eastRain SonataMISIAMusic moistens the heart that wants to be beaten by the rain.
62eastRainsongMasayoshi YamazakiMasayoshi Yamazaki's 'Rain Song' is a masterpiece for after the rain.
63eastcactusPorno GraffittiA song that portrays the end of love and the hope for renewal
64eastRain of jewelsPerfumeCharacteristics of Perfume’s songs and their use in commercials
65east2000 tons of rainTatsuro Yamashita
2000 tons of rainTatsuro Yamashita
A refreshing, pop-style movie theme song
66eastWeather ReportBUMP OF CHICKENA BUMP OF CHICKEN classic that heals the sorrow of the rain
67eastA million rainsclassClass suspends activities following Tsukui’s death; their classic song 'A Million Raindrops'
68eastNo way I’m going to cry.IkimonogakariIkimono-gakari's movie theme song and commercial track
69eastumbrella jellyfishRemioromen
umbrella jellyfishRemioromen
A youthful romance of rain and the karakasa jellyfish
70eastAn unbearably sweet seasonTOMITA LabTomita Lab’s mature song: heartbreak and the seasons
71eastNot even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the WallsNICO’s classic masterpiece depicting rain and human relationships
72eastBecause the rain dancesindigo la EndThe stirring theme song by indigo la End
73eastUmbrellaNaniwa DanshiNaniwa Danshi’s bittersweet rainy love song
74eastI’ve been waiting impatiently.Madoka OishiSinging of a woman's heartrending feelings in the rainy season
75eastrainDevour the dreams left by God.A heart-stirring ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak
76eastI can’t see because of the drizzle.ReimiLonging for lost youth and moving forward
77eastAfter The RainKj from DRAGON ASH×LeyonaA collaboration song by D-A and Leyona
78eastSky Blue TownSpitzSpitz’s classic songs, music that resonates with the heart
79east1 hourHumbert HumbertThe husband-and-wife duo Humbert Humbert, singing of rain and tears
80eastSillyLeo IeiriLeo Ieiri's theme song for 'For N'
81eastNoctiluca on rain-soaked streetsKenshi YonezuSeishun to Ame, a track from Kenshi Yonezu’s album
82eastOver the rainflumpoolA moving song that sings of hope after the rain
83eastTokyoMushroom EmpireRainy days, thoughts for someone I can’t meet, and Tokyo
84eastcold rainMiho KarasawaA positive song that washes away sadness
85eastSquallMasaharu FukuyamaMasaharu Fukuyama’s “Squall,” a song that portrays a woman’s heartrending feelings.
86eastRainMotohiro HataA poignant classic 'Rain' that's perfect for a rainy day
87eastThe End Of The WorldNoriyuki MakiharaMackey’s heartbreaking rainy love song
88eastrainMs. OOJAThe late-blooming songstress, Ms.OOJA’s soul-stirring songs
89eastRainySCANDALSCANDAL’s classic that brightens the rainy season
90eastIt was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool FiveA moving song depicting the rain and the town of Nagasaki
91eastRainy Day WomanMiki MatsubaraA masterpiece that depicts memories and farewells on a rainy day
92eastI hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUEI hope it’s sunny; I want to go out with someone special.
93eastDon’t underestimate the rain.KIRINJIA Kirinji song that portrays the mysteries of love
94eastUnaffected by sudden showersNICO Touches the WallsNARUTO theme songs are popular for their positive lyrics
95eastMidsummer RainREBECCAREBECCA “Midsummer Rain,” a classic that sings of summer rain
96eastAfter the rainWANIMAA life-affirming anthem from a band hailing from Kumamoto
97eastRAINYUIA heartbroken Christmas song, bittersweet feelings in the rain
98eastWet in the rainZYYG, REV, ZARD&WANDSLuxurious collaboration track “In the Rain”: poignant lyrics and a refreshing melody
99eastI fell in loveaikoAiko’s bittersweet songs are healing masterpieces for the heart.
100eastrainbowyuzuBeyond the rain, a rainbow of hope can be seen.
101eastTSUNAMISouthern All StarsA classic song that sings of a bittersweet yearning for someone from the past
102eastRainy Amusement ParkSasukeSasuke’s bittersweet heartbreak song at a rainy amusement park
103eastsharing an umbrella (romantic)TegomasuA bittersweet love song duo by Tegoshi and Masuda
104eastdrizzleGinji ItoA beautiful phrase that describes a delicate drizzle
105eastRainKumi KodaKumi Koda’s heartbreaking song resonates with my heart.
106eastLove Weather ForecastHanako OkuOku Hanako's lively song is refreshing even on rainy days.
107eastIce RainShizuka KudoA quiet and moving song, perfect for a rainy day
108eastRainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
Ouyang Fei Fei’s debut song, a poignant piece composed by The Ventures
109eastRainy dayAyumi HamasakiAyumi Hamasaki’s poignant song about rain
110eastBy the time the rain lets upMasaki SudaA masterpiece that blows away the gloom of rainy days
111eastStraw DogsFumiya FujiiFumiya Fujii’s singing voice and lyrics overflowing with love
112eastTaking shelter from the rainMasashi SadaSada Masashi’s devotion to lyric writing and song
113eastfutureKobukuroKobukuro’s theme song for the film “orange.”
114eastA Bouquet of Kisses in the RainMiki ImaiMiki Imai’s classic song brightens a rainy day
115eastRainy DriverimaseThe rain-soaked cityscape seen from the Shuto Expressway and the subtleties of the heart
116eastRain and CappuccinoYorushikaSummer rain, soothing singing voice and memories
117eastIt always starts with rain.ASKAASKA of CHAGE and ASKA, the classic song 'Beginnings Are Always in the Rain'
118eastRain followed by clear skiesMr.ChildrenA track from a Mr.Children album that portrays the emotions of a salaried worker
119eastLove’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAAA song by AAA that sings of early autumn romance.
120eastRainingCoccoA profound song that expresses the feeling of being alive
121eastcold rainEvery Little ThingSinging about the bittersweet feelings of a heartbreak in the cold rain.
122eastRAINGLAYGLAY’s debut single, the ending theme for Yamato Takeru
123eastRain OtoRADWIMPSRADWIMPS’s wistful love song “Amaotoko”
124eastevening showerShikao SugaTrack included in Shikao Suga’s movie theme song ‘Sweet’
125eastHelpless RainMika NakashimaA famous song that sings of Mika Nakashima’s heartrending feelings
126eastLonging for RainAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s “Ame no Bojo” (Love in the Rain), a smash hit song
127eastrainbowMasaharu FukuyamaMasaharu Fukuyama’s theme song for “WATER BOYS”
128eastI don’t have an umbrella.Yosui InoueA heart that heads toward love even without an umbrella
129eastpassing showerRenRen’s song “Passing Shower,” with a delicate and profound singing voice
130eastBrilliant RainKing GnuA hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
131eastWhat kind of good things?SMAPTimeless songs that soothe the heart on rainy days, and the warmth of everyday life we often forget
132eastEarly summer rainRemioromen
Early summer rainRemioromen
Remioromen’s refreshing rainy-season song
133eastGentle RainKyoko KoizumiKyoko Koizumi’s classic song that portrays urban loneliness and love
134eastThe way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la EndA band song by Enon Kawatani that sings of autumn rain
135eastRainy StationYumi MatsutoyaA famous song that sings of Nishi-Tachikawa, also chosen as the station’s departure melody.
136eastRAINPistol TakeharaMoved by Takahashi Pistols' rain song
137eastdrizzleIssei MinamiThe poignant feelings of Issei Minami reflected in the rain of the port town