If you want to forget about your busy daily life and spend some quality chill time listening to relaxing music...Spotify is perfect for times like that. There are many mood playlists that suggest music to suit your mood and situation, and chill playlists are a playlist genre that is gaining popularity both in Japan and overseas.

A new playlist called "Couleur Cafe" has been added to this popular chill genre, and this playlist is based on bossa nova and acoustic sounds, with the concept of "relaxing sounds that make you feel like you're in a cafe even while in your room." Why not try listening to these various mood playlists on Spotify and add some soothing background music to your daily routine?

Top 5 Most Played Chill Playlists in Japan

1. Morning Glory
2. Acoustic Morning Tokyo
3. Surf's Up! ~Surfing Songs~
4. Music for Sleepless Nights
5. Midnight Chill

■Morning Glory

The most popular chill playlist is "Morning Glory," which is made up of comfortable, slow, mid-tempo music that's perfect for the morning. Why not start your day with warm yet soothing songs like Paul McCartney's "I Don't Know" or Quruli's latest track, "Songline"?

■Acoustic Morning Tokyo

Even among the chill-out morning playlists, this one features many up-tempo numbers set in a laid-back acoustic sound. Enjoy familiar songs like Zedd's "Happy Now" and Sam Smith's "Latch" with a different twist to start your day feeling refreshed.

■Surf's Up! ~Surfing Songs~

"Surf's Up! ~Surfing Songs~" is a playlist featuring cool, organic surf music that makes you feel like you're listening to the breeze off the ocean, reflecting the setting sun. It features many songs perfect for relaxing outdoors, such as Hirai Dai's "Hajimari no Uta" (Song of the Beginning) and Suchmos' "FUNNY GOLD."

■Music for Sleepless Nights

Those nights when you just can't fall asleep and keep tossing and turning... "Music for Sleepless Nights" is a playlist that will lull you into a deep slumber. Relaxing music like "Lonely One feat. Hikaru Utada" by Nariaki Obukuro might help you have a wonderful night's rest.

■Midnight Chill

A nighttime chill playlist isn't just for falling asleep. This playlist features songs for relaxing alone at the end of the day. Enjoy a late-night read while listening to songs like "Yosoku" by cero or "Night Cruising" by Fishmans, or surf the web while drinking... How about relaxing in that way?