Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. A collection of autumn tunes.

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Ms. September [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS Outdoor LIVE 2013 ‘Aoi to Mememe’”]

“September-san” evokes the crisp, clear skies of early autumn in September.

It’s a song released in 2006 by RADWIMPS, a rock band with a passionate fanbase.

Nowadays, they’re becoming a heavyweight presence in the Japanese rock scene—scoring films and writing songs for other artists—but this track came out when they were still just starting out.

“September-san” means “September 3,” the date of RADWIMPS’ final live show as an indie band.

It’s a song filled with anticipation for the battles to come as they stepped into the major scene.

A perfect track for bidding farewell to the sparkling summer and welcoming a new season.

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Circus NightNanao Tabito

Tavito Nanao “Circus Night” (Official Music Video)

One song I want you to listen to on a drive with the night breeze is Circus Night.

This track was released in 2012 by singer-songwriter Tavito Nanao.

It’s a favorite especially among singer-songwriters, to the point that Ichiko Aoba and Hidetoku Mukai have both performed covers.

From the intro, the soft keyboard sound—like it’s blurred with tears—already brings you to tears.

With Nanao’s slightly husky, gentle voice, he sings of a love on the brink, like a clown on a tightrope.

A love that feels just within reach, a love that’s on the verge of fading away—the feelings for the other person overflowing even in such a precarious state tighten your chest.

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End of autumnneguse.

End of autumn

Autumn tends to make us sentimental no matter what we’re doing, and this song seems like it could amplify that feeling: “Aki no Shu” by the four-piece rock band Neguse.

The lyrics bring a swell of bittersweet emotion as they recall feelings for someone you loved, regrets, and happy memories all together.

Many people probably feel this way when they think of a former lover.

With its real, true-to-life lyrics that resonate with anyone, it’s a love song perfectly suited to autumn—just as its title suggests.

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Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

An emotional love ballad by AAA that overlays aching feelings with a rainy sky.

It delicately portrays the frustration of wanting to honestly say “I love you,” yet being unable to put it into words for fear of the outcome.

Released in September 2013, the song was also included on the original album Eighth Wonder and became a major hit, peaking at No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s the perfect track for those spending a rainy day alone in their room, their thoughts turning to someone special.

While feeling unsure at the start of love, it will resonate with everyone who wishes to cherish and nurture their feelings for that person.

AliensKirinji

Kirinji – Aliens

Aliens is a slightly quirky love song with a jazzy, floating sound that makes autumn nights sparkle.

It was released by the duo Kirinji—highly admired by many prominent musicians—on October 12, 2002.

Actress Non’s cover version also drew attention.

Comparing two lovers to aliens, the song carries a faintly lonely mood while thrillingly portraying a couple so deeply in love that they can’t see anyone else.

Keiichi Tomita, known as Tomita Lab, produced the track, resulting in a level of polish so high it makes fellow musicians swoon.

On an autumn night, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to gaze at airplanes gliding across the night sky as you listen.

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Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai

Harukamirai – Where Does Our Sorrow Go (Official Music Video)

Harukamirai’s soul-stirring cries, rooted in their unique worldview, strike straight to the heart.

While reflecting the anxieties and chaos of society, the song carries a strong will to keep moving forward and a desire to protect cherished companions.

Conveying the importance of holding on to hope even amid struggle, this work fuses punk rock with emotional elements to deliver a powerful sound that shakes the listener.

Included on the album “Living Is About Holding Onto a Hope as Small as a Booger,” released in February 2025, it marks a new frontier for a band with a track record that includes theme and insert songs for the film “Rin.” This is a message song that resonates with everyone who, despite feeling loneliness and anxiety, still wants to face forward and live.

Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV

Set to melodies that gently stay close to the heart, this moving story by Macaroni Empitsu captures the shifting patterns of human emotion.

The lead track from their August 2023 album, “Otona no Namida” (“Tears of Adults”), delicately depicts the fleeting feelings found in farewells with family and in everyday life.

Hattori’s clear, transparent vocals and the softly unfolding melody resonate deep within the listener.

The song also drew attention for its music video directed by Yoshihito Mori, known for the Netflix film “We Couldn’t Become Adults.” Through the perspective of a protagonist played by Shota Sometani, it asks profound questions about the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with feelings for loved ones or soothe the quiet emotions they carry inside.