[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Compared to the carefree fun of summer, autumn can make you feel a little lonely, don’t you think?
At times like that, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
I imagine songs with a mellow, slightly sentimental mood might really hit the spot, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce autumn songs that capture beautiful scenery—like autumn leaves, cosmos flowers, moon-viewing, and sunsets—along with a touch of wistfulness.
As they say, “long autumn nights,” I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, starting with ballads you’ll want to savor slowly on those long evenings.
Please enjoy!
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[Autumn Songs] Songs of Autumn: Classic Tracks and Recommended Popular Songs to Listen to in Autumn (91–100)
Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo
Yō Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer known for her massive hits “Morainaki” and “Hanamizuki.” The track “Iroha Momiji,” included on her second album Hitoto Yo, features an oriental arrangement that evocatively conjures the autumn foliage season, just as its title suggests.
Many listeners likely find the lyrics—depicting an ambiguous relationship with someone they love—overlap with their own experiences and resonate with that frustration.
It’s a sentimental pop tune that beautifully colors those long autumn nights when we yearn for human warmth.
Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME
A medium-tempo tune that wraps you in the autumn night breeze right from the intro.
The acoustic guitar’s sound—somehow wistful yet warm—really seeps into your heart, perfect for twilight.
It offers a mellow, calm charm that’s different from RIP SLYME’s typically upbeat image.
The lyrics trace the flow of time from dusk to dawn, inviting a sentimental mood as you listen.
Released in October 2004 as their 10th single, this track is also included on the classic album “MASTERPIECE.” It’s perfect for long autumn night drives, and it’s great to sing gently at karaoke, too.
Keep a smooth, flowing delivery in mind, and enjoy it cool and mellow!
[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks you’ll want to listen to in autumn, recommended popular songs (101–110)
Shonan SeptemberSazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars are often associated with summer, but they also have plenty of masterpieces perfect for autumn listening.
This track is a bittersweet, AOR-style ballad set in Shonan.
Included on the album “Sakura,” released in October 1998, its distinctly ’90s sound stirs a sense of nostalgia.
The lyrics depict memories of a bygone love—not just a beautiful recollection, but an honest portrayal of desires and humiliation, which makes it all the more poignant.
It’s the perfect number for those moments when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood by the seaside, with the clamor of summer fading into the distance.
Autumn SongŌe Senri
A nostalgic autumn classic by singer-songwriter Senri Oe.
I’m drawn to the lyrics that capture everyday scenes, like the cicadas that signal the end of summer and the chill of the wind you feel as you pedal a bike.
This song is one of the double A-side single released in October 1998, written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” His conversational singing voice perfectly matches the nostalgic autumn atmosphere.
Give it a listen as you look back on the past.
An afternoon offMoritaka Chisato
This piece is a gentle number with a theme of a casually spent holiday afternoon, one that quietly soaks into the heart.
The affection for everyday life expressed over a mellow folk-pop sound leaves you with a warm feeling as you listen.
The relaxed vocals suit the soft sunlight of autumn perfectly.
Released in October 1995 as the 26th single, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Ii Tabi, Yume Kibun.” It’s an ideal song for when you want to spend some leisurely time.
Autumn sky or an orange duskKanoerana
Kanoerana is a singer-songwriter who made her major debut in 2016.
When it comes to her autumn-themed songs, “Aki no Sora Mata wa Orenji no Yuugure” comes to mind.
Reading a bit of the lyrics first might make you brace yourself, thinking, “Is this a heavy song…?” but that impression should vanish once you listen.
The light accompaniment features refreshingly resonant guitar sounds, and the melody—sung with a bouncy rhythm—feels wonderfully pleasant.
In the latter part of the track, the lyrics turn bright and forward-looking, so be sure to listen all the way through while following along with the words.
The MoonFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara is a singer-songwriter whose music—infused with roots and world music—has earned high acclaim, and she is the daughter of bassist Koji Fujiwara.
Her digital-only single “The Moon,” used as the theme song for the animated film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II — Transgression, features a weightless sound and a soft vocal delivery that feels wonderfully soothing.
The lyrics, which portray the sorrow of people hurting one another for the sake of their own justice, seem to reflect not only the film’s story but also a timeless, universal theme for humanity.
It’s a sentimental number whose spacious ensemble evokes the image of the moon.