[2025] For people in their 20s! A roundup of recommended chill Japanese songs

TorieBillyrrom

Billyrrom – “Torie”【Official Lyric Video】

Billyrrom is a music collective that has garnered attention by elevating diverse genres like soul and funk with sophisticated production.

Released in 2025, this track is a gem that creates a chill atmosphere with its urban, mellow groove, and its light, gentle ensemble is genuinely emotional.

The lyrics, which stand by you at the moment you step onto a new path—embracing both anxiety and anticipation—will likely resonate deeply with people in their change-filled twenties, giving them a gentle push forward.

It’s a warm number, perfect for those slightly weary nights when you want to relax alone.

RENDEZVOUS (feat. hard life)SIRUP

SIRUP – RENDEZVOUS feat. hard life (Official Music Video)

With an original sound rooted in R&B and hip-hop, SIRUP captivates a wide range of listeners.

Released in May 2025, this track sparked buzz as an international collaboration featuring the UK band hard life.

It’s a dreamy breakup song where wistful, emotional lyrics meld with mellow rhythms.

Many listeners will likely see their own experiences reflected in its ethereal worldview—lingering in the afterglow of a lost love, as if transcending time and space.

The project reportedly came to life at the invitation of hard life’s vocalist, and the blend of their distinct musical styles creates a pleasing, groovy ensemble.

It’s a chill number you’ll want to play when you want to unwind at the end of the day.

Beaten by the rainLavt

Beaten by the Rain - Rain on Me / Lavt [Lyric Video]

This track captivates with a chill sound that quietly seeps into the heart.

The guitar tones conjure scenes of rain-soaked streets, and the wistful melody is simply soothing.

The song seems to portray a state of mind that, while carrying memories of a love that’s been lost, still tries to slowly look forward.

Even as it stirs a tender ache for the past, there’s a certain healing quality that feels like it will accompany you through the daily grind of working life.

Released in June 2025, it showcases the breadth of expression by Lavt, who was also selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2025” that same year.

Give it a listen on a night when you want to step away from a busy day and calm your mind.

Sea ViewSala

Sala – Sea View【Official Music Video】

This track by Sala, who’s gaining attention on the R&B/pop scene for her soothing vocals, is an irresistible number with a slightly bittersweet late-summer atmosphere and a chill mood.

Produced by Taiwanese artist LIU KOI, its refined beat evokes R&B from the ’80s and ’90s and feels incredibly smooth.

Driving along the coast, the passing scenery turns ordinary moments into something special.

The lyrics capture that kind of scene, gently resonating with hearts worn by busy days.

Released in August 2025, the song showcases the widening scope of her expression following her 2024 debut album, “EVERY HOUR.” Give it a listen on nights when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, or as a companion for a weekend drive.

misekake (feat. Daichi Yamamoto)Yellow Pato

Yellow Pato – misekake feat. Daichi Yamamoto (Official Music Video)

Yellow Pato, who made his name widely known as a member of the hip-hop crew BAD HOP, has embarked on a solo career following the group’s breakup after their Tokyo Dome show in February 2024.

This track, released in June 2025, features Daichi Yamamoto as a guest.

Its comfortable mid-tempo beat and airy sound create a vibe you can listen to on repeat.

The lyrics, depicting a heart swaying between a façade and the true self, quietly resonate.

The song is also included on his debut solo album, The Best Forever.

It’s an urban, chill hip-hop tune—perfect for those moments at the end of the day when you want to face yourself.

Upchilldspot

chilldspot – Up (Music Video)

chilldspot is a four-piece band whose members were all born in 2002.

Their sound—built on R&B-rooted grooves and vocalist Hiyone’s crystal-clear voice—is the kind that hooks you after a single listen.

Released in April 2025, this track is a danceable number marked by exotic tones that immediately catch the ear.

The lyrics express resistance to having one’s world disrupted by others and a strong will to break free from stifling relationships, offering a sense of emotional release as you listen.

With Ethan Augustin joining the arrangement, the sound gains additional depth.

When you’re struggling with relationships or feeling like you’re losing yourself, this song will surely affirm your sense of “self.”

Leaping Night (feat. Chinza DOPENESS & Mamiko Suzuki)Sam is Ohm

Sam is Ohm / A Night to Dive In feat. Chinza DOPENESS & Mamiko Suzuki (Official Music Video)

Music producer Sam is Ohm, originally from Niigata and based in Tokyo.

Featuring Chinza DOPENESS and Mamiko Suzuki of chelmico, this track rides a floaty, midtempo beat that feels wonderfully comfortable.

The lyrics, which sketch an inner landscape that sinks deep into the stillness of night, seem to remind us of the importance of stepping away from the rush of everyday life to spend time with ourselves.

Released in January 2025, the work was followed in May of the same year by the TOBIKOMU YORU EP, which includes remixes and more.

It’s a chilled number perfect for the end of the day, where Chinza DOPENESS’s inventive flow blends seamlessly with Mamiko Suzuki’s gentle vocals.