Autumn songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular tracks in Japanese music.
There are many expressions like “the autumn of ____,” but for those of you who’ve come here, I’m guessing “the autumn of music” comes first.
In this article, I’ve put together a collection of autumn songs that were hits in the 1990s! From ballads that perfectly match a scene of dancing autumn leaves to pop tunes with a nostalgic vibe, it’s a playlist packed with the essence of the ’90s.
I think you’ll discover songs that naturally bring back memories of those days when you listen! Please enjoy it to the end!
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Autumn songs that were hits in the '90s: Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (31–40)
I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi
Singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, also known as a multi-instrumentalist who plays all the parts himself on some recordings.
His eighth single, “Boku wa Koko ni Iru” (“I Am Here”), used as the theme song for the TV drama Miracles, in which he starred, is also known as his biggest hit.
The lyrics, portraying emotions swayed by a bittersweet romance, tighten the heart along with a lyrical melody that evokes autumn.
With its distinctive vocals, it’s an autumn song that colored the 1990s.
Another OrionFujii Fumiya
After The Checkers disbanded in 1992, Fumiya Fujii, who began his solo career the following year, was also an artist who colored the music scene of the time.
Many of you may remember this song as a famous ballad that sings of straightforward love.
While Orion is strongly associated with a winter constellation, this song—written for a summer-themed TV drama—was reportedly titled “Another Orion” to convey the idea of an “Orion in the heart.”
Sumire September LoveSHAZNA
This is a song that became a hot topic when SHAZNA, who had suddenly appeared and was racking up hits in 1997, covered Ippu-Do’s classic “Sumire September Love,” a big hit in the ’80s.
It matches the deep hues of autumn perfectly and can truly be called the ideal fall song.
I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko
Singer-songwriter Toko Furuuchi, who established a style often dubbed the “Goddess of Love and Relationships” and “cult leader,” gained popularity with songs that infused J-pop with black music.
Her 7th single, ‘Dare Yori Suki Na No Ni’ (Even Though I Love You More Than Anyone), used as the ending theme for the infotainment show The Wide, is a major hit known as her signature song.
Its lyrics, portraying unreciprocated feelings for someone you love, are likely to resonate with many listeners.
With her transparent, crystalline vocals and the sound of the piano heightening the poignancy, it stands as a quintessential autumn song of the 1990s.
Autumn breezeOzaki Yutaka
When the hot, carefree summer of running around and having fun ends and autumn arrives, do you ever feel a little lonely? This song captures that feeling—something surely everyone has experienced.
It’s a hidden gem by Yutaka Ozaki, one of the defining singer-songwriters of 1990s Japan.
While it conveys the poignancy of the contrast with the radiant summer, it also beautifully portrays the unique wistfulness of autumn.
Autumn songs that were hits in the 90s. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
ALONEMayo Okamoto
Singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, who also performs as a pianist under the name mayo and even produced an idol group in 2023.
Her third album, “Alone,” features an ensemble of crystalline piano and acoustic guitar that creates a sentimental atmosphere.
The lyrics, with their depictions that evoke the frustration of being unable to express one’s feelings and a sense of loneliness, may make your chest tighten as you picture the scenes they paint.
It’s a nostalgic ballad whose melancholic melody colors the bittersweetness of autumn.
I want to smile with my natural faceDEEN
A two-member rock band, DEEN, whose debut single “Konomama Kimidake wo Ubaisaritai” suddenly became a million seller and showcased the popularity of Being-affiliated artists in the J-POP scene.
This is their 11th single, used as the theme song for the TV drama “Pediatric Ward: Season of Life.” The intro’s emotional guitar riff really sticks in your ears, doesn’t it? As you listen to the sentimental lyrics spun with a gentle vocal, many listeners may find the story overlapping with the melancholic autumn scenery.
It’s a catchy, memorable number that colored the J-POP scene of the 1990s.