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[Children’s Songs of Autumn] Autumn songs, school songs, and traditional children’s rhymes. A collection of classic pieces to sing in autumn.

We’d like to introduce autumn nursery rhymes, songs, and traditional children’s songs that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults.

When you think of autumn, what comes to mind?

Pine cones, acorns, autumn leaves, moon-viewing… The more you think about it, the more images pop up, don’t they?

In this article, we’ve gathered wonderful classics that make autumn scenery unfold right before your eyes.

From gentle, soothing pieces unique to autumn that sink into the heart, to hand-play songs and traditional children’s tunes you can play and sing along with—these are all famous songs that let you experience autumn in many ways.

Be sure to listen together, sing along, and immerse yourselves in “autumn.”

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[Children’s Songs of Autumn] Autumn songs, school songs, and traditional children’s rhymes. A collection of classic pieces to sing in autumn.
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1eastVoices of InsectsSakushi sakkyoku: Monbushō shōka
Voices of InsectsSakushi sakkyoku: Monbushō shōkaplay_arrow
The chirping of autumn insects colors the season.
2eastpine coneSakushi: Hirota Takao / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Tsuyae
pine coneSakushi: Hirota Takao / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Tsuyaeplay_arrow
The Charm of the Popular Children's Song 'Matsubokkuri'
3eastBright Red Autumnsakushi: satsuma tadashi / sakkyoku: kobayashi hideo
Bright Red Autumnsakushi: satsuma tadashi / sakkyoku: kobayashi hideoplay_arrow
Hideō Kobayashi’s autumn children’s song “Bright Red Autumn”
4eastred dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
red dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
The heartwarming scenes of the autumn children’s song “Akatonbo”
5eastYakiimo goo-choki-pasakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumi
Yakiimo goo-choki-pasakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumiplay_arrow
Autumn hand-clapping song, Yakiimo Goo-Choki-Pa
6eastDonguri KorokoroSakushi: Aoki Sonoyoshi / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashi
Donguri KorokoroSakushi: Aoki Sonoyoshi / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashiplay_arrow
Memories of the song Donguri Korokoro
7eastmushroomSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Kurakake Shōji
mushroomSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Kurakake Shōjiplay_arrow
An adorable children's song about the growth of mushrooms
8eastDragonfly, dragonfly.
Dragonfly, dragonfly.play_arrow
Autumn pastime of enjoying dragonfly songs
9eastFull Moon Night’s Mochi Pounding
Full Moon Night's Mochi Poundingplay_arrow
Hand play song of the rabbit pounding mochi at the Harvest Moon (Jugoya)
10eastautumn sky
autumn skyplay_arrow
Let’s send our voices up into the clear autumn sky.
11eastI found a little sign of autumn.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
I found a little sign of autumn.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
The charm of the autumn children’s song “Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa” (I Found a Little Autumn)
12eastDonguri Korokorosakushi: Aoki Tsuneyoshi / sakkyoku: Yanagida Tadashi
Donguri Korokorosakushi: Aoki Tsuneyoshi / sakkyoku: Yanagida Tadashiplay_arrow
The Acorn’s Adventure and the Happenings at the Pond
13eastThe Moon and the Little BoySakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
The Moon and the Little BoySakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
A gentle song depicting the shape of the moon and a little boy’s imagination
14eastRed sky at duskSakushi: Nakamura Ukō / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin
Red sky at duskSakushi: Nakamura Ukō / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shinplay_arrow
The origin of the chime melody, Yuyake Koyake
15north_eastMountain MusiciansSakushi: Mizuta Shisen
Mountain MusiciansSakushi: Mizuta Shisenplay_arrow
A lighthearted musical world performed by the animals of the mountain
16south_eastPonpoko tanukiSakushi: Amano Chou / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko
Ponpoko tanukiSakushi: Amano Chou / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michikoplay_arrow
A fingerplay song depicting a raccoon dog's cheerful dance
17south_eastPotato Digging SongSakushi: Takasugi Yukiko / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru
Potato Digging SongSakushi: Takasugi Yukiko / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeruplay_arrow
A song that depicts the fun and joy of digging up sweet potatoes
18eastdragonfly glassesSakushi: Nukaga Seishi / Sakkyoku: Hirai Kōzaburō
dragonfly glassesSakushi: Nukaga Seishi / Sakkyoku: Hirai Kōzaburōplay_arrow
The story of a dragonfly’s cute glasses
19eastShōjōji’s Raccoon Dog Festival MusicSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei
Shōjōji’s Raccoon Dog Festival MusicSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpeiplay_arrow
A children’s song by Noguchi Ujō based on the Tanuki-bayashi legend
20eastAutumn MoonSakushi · Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō
Autumn MoonSakushi · Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarōplay_arrow
Listen to the autumn moon, and find a quiet moment
21eastmaple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
maple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
The charm of the autumn song with beautiful autumn leaves, “Momiji.”
22eastVillage AutumnSakushi: Saitō Nobuo / Sakkyoku: Kainuma Minoru
Village AutumnSakushi: Saitō Nobuo / Sakkyoku: Kainuma Minoru
A family who keeps waiting for the father’s return after the war
23eastMr. Gonbee Next DoorSakushi: Kindā Sākuru / Sakkyoku: Kindā Sākuru
Mr. Gonbee Next DoorSakushi: Kindā Sākuru / Sakkyoku: Kindā Sākuruplay_arrow
Let's have fun playing with nursery rhymes!
24eastSeven-year-old childSakushi: Noguchi Ujo / Sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayo
Seven-year-old childSakushi: Noguchi Ujo / Sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayoplay_arrow
The autumn song “Seven Baby Crows,” which depicts a parent crow and its child
25eastChild of AutumnSakushi: Satou Hachirou / Sakkyoku: Suehiro Yasuo
Child of AutumnSakushi: Satou Hachirou / Sakkyoku: Suehiro Yasuoplay_arrow
A famous song by Hachiro Sato depicting an autumn scene
26eastThat Town, This TownSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei
That Town, This TownSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpeiplay_arrow
A famous song by Ujo Noguchi and Shinpei Nakayama that depicts scenes of the hometown.
27easthometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
hometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichiplay_arrow
A wistful melody for a long autumn night, thinking of my hometown
28eastVillage Festivalsakushi sakkyoku: fushō
Village Festivalsakushi sakkyoku: fushōplay_arrow
A lively autumn village festival celebrating the gods
29eastA midnight in autumnSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Kāru Maria Furīdorihi Erunsuto Fon Uēbā
A midnight in autumnSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Kāru Maria Furīdorihi Erunsuto Fon Uēbāplay_arrow
A beautiful autumn chorus piece, from The Marksman (Der Freischütz)
30eastWaltz of the Maple Leavessakushi: kudou naoko / sakkyoku: zuekiran naoko
Waltz of the Maple Leavessakushi: kudou naoko / sakkyoku: zuekiran naokoplay_arrow
Song of maple leaves twirling and dancing
31easta maple leafSakushi sakkyoku: Sasaki Nobutsuna
a maple leafSakushi sakkyoku: Sasaki Nobutsunaplay_arrow
In autumn with swirling fallen leaves, the warmth of children's smiles and song.
32eastWhere is this mushroom?Sakushi: Morichiyoko / Sakkyoku: Zahatorte
Where is this mushroom?Sakushi: Morichiyoko / Sakkyoku: Zahatorteplay_arrow
Autumn song, enjoyed to the rhythm of mushrooms
33eastlarchSakushi: Nogami Akira / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Hideo
larchSakushi: Nogami Akira / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Hideoplay_arrow
The beautiful story of the choral piece “Larch” that resonates with the heart
34eastCosmos flowerSakushi: Kumagai Hongo / Sakkyoku: Takatsuki Hiromitsu
Cosmos flowerSakushi: Kumagai Hongo / Sakkyoku: Takatsuki Hiromitsuplay_arrow
Cosmos, a nursery rhyme of kindness and affection
35eastRabbit, rabbitsakushi sakkyoku: fushō
Rabbit, rabbitsakushi sakkyoku: fushōplay_arrow
Legendary nursery rhyme of the harvest moon and the rabbit
36north_eastwild gooseSakushi sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō
wild gooseSakushi sakkyoku: Taki Rentarōplay_arrow
Rentarō Taki’s “Wild Geese” depicts an autumn scene.
37south_eastChubby Potato-chan and Tiny Potato-chanSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Chubby Potato-chan and Tiny Potato-chanSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
Songs about sweet potatoes nurture children's imagination.
38south_eastHappy Halloween, everyone! Let’s have fun together!sakushi sakkyoku: yamaguchi ai
Happy Halloween, everyone! Let's have fun together!sakushi sakkyoku: yamaguchi aiplay_arrow
A fun Halloween song for children
39south_eastMother in the EveningSakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
Mother in the EveningSakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
A timeless song that sings of a mother's warmth on an autumn evening
40south_eastSong of Leaving My HometownSakushi: Yoshimaru Kazumasa / Sakkyoku: Doitsu Min’yō
Song of Leaving My HometownSakushi: Yoshimaru Kazumasa / Sakkyoku: Doitsu Min'yōplay_arrow
An autumn classic that evokes my hometown, a melody that seeps into the heart
41south_eastApple Village NewsSakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
Apple Village NewsSakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates autumn’s bounty and gentle happiness
42south_eastblack kiteSakushi: Kuzuhara Shigeru / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashi
black kiteSakushi: Kuzuhara Shigeru / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashiplay_arrow
A bird dancing in the autumn sky, a song that cleanses the heart
43south_eastThe Flowers in the Gardensakushi: satomi gi (yakushi) / sakkyoku: airurando min’yō
The Flowers in the Gardensakushi: satomi gi (yakushi) / sakkyoku: airurando min'yōplay_arrow
A school song praising the beauty of an autumn garden, with withering grasses and flowers and chrysanthemums.
44south_eastThe setting sun gives me a gentle push on the back.sakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumi
The setting sun gives me a gentle push on the back.sakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumiplay_arrow
An autumn twilight, a gentle world of nursery rhymes
45south_eastTanuki of Fist MountainSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko/Shokyoku: Komori Akihiro
Tanuki of Fist MountainSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko/Shokyoku: Komori Akihiroplay_arrow
A raccoon dog hand-play song, a heartwarming autumn song
46eastlittle foxSakushi: Katsu Tsuguo / Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyoku
little foxSakushi: Katsu Tsuguo / Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyokuplay_arrow
Song of a little fox playing in nature in autumn
47eastwaiting in vainSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
waiting in vainSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
Children’s Songs by Kitahara Hakushu and Yamada Kōsaku
48eastWild geese migrate.Suginami Jidō Gasshōdan
Wild geese migrate.Suginami Jidō Gasshōdanplay_arrow
An emotionally rich school song depicting an autumn landscape
49eastTouch it, and autumn will feel lonely.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
Touch it, and autumn will feel lonely.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Yoshinao Nakada, the composer who created songs of autumn
50eastShichi-Go-San (the traditional Japanese celebration for children aged 3, 5, and 7)Sakushi: Kobayashi Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Isobe Osamu
Shichi-Go-San (the traditional Japanese celebration for children aged 3, 5, and 7)Sakushi: Kobayashi Jun'ichi / Sakkyoku: Isobe Osamuplay_arrow
Shichi-Go-San is an autumn event that celebrates children’s growth.
51eastsports dayNoritake Akihiko
sports dayNoritake Akihikoplay_arrow
Autumn Sports Day: The Children’s Efforts and Support
52eastHarvest MoonSakushi: Noguchi Ujo / Sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayo
Harvest MoonSakushi: Noguchi Ujo / Sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayoplay_arrow
A tale that reflects loneliness onto the harvest moon
53eastCee-lo (Chinchirorin)
Cee-lo (Chinchirorin)play_arrow
Let's have fun with cricket sound play
54eastWorld of StarsSakushi: Kawaji Ryūko / Sakkyoku: Konvāsu
World of StarsSakushi: Kawaji Ryūko / Sakkyoku: Konvāsuplay_arrow
A beautiful starry sky shining in the clear autumn sky
55eastMy Humble CottageSakushi: Satomi Gi / Sakkyoku: Henrī Rōrī Bishopu
My Humble CottageSakushi: Satomi Gi / Sakkyoku: Henrī Rōrī Bishopuplay_arrow
A hometown home is a place of peace for the heart.
56eastPlover on the BeachSakushi: Kashima Naruaki / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryūtarō
Plover on the BeachSakushi: Kashima Naruaki / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryūtarōplay_arrow
Kashima Meishu was moved by a small seaside bird and turned it into a poem.
57eastHomesickness on a Journeysakushi: Inudō Kyūkei/ Jon Pī Ōdowei
Homesickness on a Journeysakushi: Inudō Kyūkei/ Jon Pī Ōdowei
One Hundred Japanese Songs: A Masterpiece Born in America
58eastautumn field
autumn fieldplay_arrow
“Aki no No” is a famous song by Hakushu Kitahara that sings of the loneliness of autumn.
59eastbright red maple leavessaku-shi sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chika
bright red maple leavessaku-shi sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chikaplay_arrow
Crimson maples scatter, singing the colors of autumn.
60eastIn autumn, the evening is best.Sakushi: Seishonagon / Sakkyoku: M. Sato
In autumn, the evening is best.Sakushi: Seishonagon / Sakkyoku: M. Satoplay_arrow
A choral piece that poppily expresses autumn in The Pillow Book
61eastUnder the big chestnut treeSakushi: Sakata Hiroo/Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyoku
Under the big chestnut treeSakushi: Sakata Hiroo/Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyokuplay_arrow
An autumn nursery rhyme, singing with friends under the chestnut tree
62eastKayano-KeyamaSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
Kayano-KeyamaSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
Roasting kaya nuts over an autumn irori hearth
63eastautumn leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
autumn leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
Autumn foliage, a heart-soothing Japanese landscape
64easthomesickness for one’s hometown; nostalgic longing to return to one’s rural rootssakushi: kitahara hakushū / sakkyoku: nakayama shinpei
homesickness for one’s hometown; nostalgic longing to return to one’s rural rootssakushi: kitahara hakushū / sakkyoku: nakayama shinpeiplay_arrow
The wistfulness of an autumn festival that touches memories of home
65eastGood evening, Mr. Moon.
Good evening, Mr. Moon.play_arrow
The charm of soothing songs gentle for infants
66eastMoon (Out it came, out it came—the moon!)
Moon (Out it came, out it came—the moon!)play_arrow
A song that feels the beauty of the harvest moon
67eastscarecrowSakushi: Mukasa San / Sakkyoku: Fushou
scarecrowSakushi: Mukasa San / Sakkyoku: Fushouplay_arrow
A warm song portraying the scarecrow’s appearance and role
68eastcricketSakushi: Sekine Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi
cricketSakushi: Sekine Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushiplay_arrow
On an autumn night, enjoy the chirping of crickets.
69eastSky of my hometownsakushi: oowada takeki / sakkyoku: sukorutorando min’yō
Sky of my hometownsakushi: oowada takeki / sakkyoku: sukorutorando min'yō
A Scottish folk song, lyrics translated by Takeki Ōwada
70eastSmiley Cosmossakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru
Smiley Cosmossakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeruplay_arrow
The children’s song “Cosmos,” composed by Isobe Shuku
71eastYou know, Aki is…Sakushi: Morichiyoko/Shokyokusha: SHIKAMON
You know, Aki is...Sakushi: Morichiyoko/Shokyokusha: SHIKAMONplay_arrow
An autumn song, a warm scene through a child’s eyes
72eastAn Apple’s SoliloquySakushi: Takeuchi Toshiko / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Mitsuyo
An Apple’s SoliloquySakushi: Takeuchi Toshiko / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Mitsuyoplay_arrow
Apple's journey, with heartfelt gratitude
73eastA small nutsakushi: Unno Yōji/sakkyoku: Joruju Bize
A small nutsakushi: Unno Yōji/sakkyoku: Joruju Bizeplay_arrow
A song that the poet Yoji Umino wrote for his eldest son
74eastwild chrysanthemumsakushi: Ishimori Nobuo / sakkyoku: Shimousa Kan’ichi
wild chrysanthemumsakushi: Ishimori Nobuo / sakkyoku: Shimousa Kan'ichiplay_arrow
Singing of the beauty and vitality of autumn wild chrysanthemums