[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 (141–150)
Signs of autumnofukōsu
Off Course, the band that gained popularity with Kazumasa Oda—who remains an active and prolific singer-songwriter—at its center.
Their 11th single, “Aki no Keihai” (“Signs of Autumn”), opens with acoustic guitar and strings that evoke a sentimental autumn atmosphere.
The lyrics, depicting the resolve to part ways with a lover, seem to mirror the fickle autumn sky and stir a poignant sadness.
It’s a heart-wrenching number, marked by beautifully clear high tones and exquisite choral work.
a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi
A sentimental piece that beautifully depicts the changing seasons and the transience of life.
Released by Tsukuyomi in August 2024, this song uses autumn foliage as a symbol of farewell, highlighting anxieties about the passage of time.
Its central theme is the contrast between “ending” and “beauty,” overlaying human life onto the image of falling autumn leaves.
The work is part of Tsukuyomi’s project We Call That God and is slated to be included on a mini-album of the same name.
Strongly narrative in nature, it offers a compelling worldview linked with fiction and visual media.
It’s a track that will resonate when you want to feel the quiet and melancholy of autumn.
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
On chilly autumn nights, Chihiro Onitsuka’s “Gekkou (Moonlight)” sinks deep into the heart with a faintly wistful feeling.
Revered as a classic that moves many listeners, the song stands out for its beautiful melody and profound lyrics.
Used as the ending theme for the TV drama TRICK, “Gekkou” has a kind of magic that gently wraps around the listener’s heart.
Onitsuka’s distinctive timbre and expressive power, paired with the coolness of an autumn night, finely portray delicate shifts in emotion and continue to captivate countless listeners.
It’s a recommended track that lets you quietly savor autumn’s unique sentiment while taking in a beautiful view.
On the maple path, on the hill where a guitar playsKOTOKO
KOTOKO, a singer who has also performed as a vocalist for I’ve in the past, enjoys popularity not only in Japan but overseas as well.
The track Kaede no Michi, Gitaa no Kanaderu Oka de from her third album UZU-MAKI leaves a lasting impression with its airy guitar sound and catchy melodies.
The lyrics, marked by striking depictions of regret while looking back on past actions, are likely to resonate with many listeners’ own experiences.
It’s a number whose cute vocals and lively sound feel delightful, yet can stir a touch of sadness when you listen to it while watching the autumn leaves.
A love letter written on cosmos flowersNO DOUBT FLASH
It’s included as the third track on the 2010 album “FLASH PLAYERS.” With its sparkling sound and wistful lyrics, the rhymes laid down by HIRO, GIO, and TAKE, and Noa’s soaring vocals creating a powerful groove, it’s a hip-hop song that makes for a perfect late-summer love tune.
Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME
≠ME, a 12-member idol group produced by Rino Sashihara and affectionately known as Noimii.
Their song “Mahoroba Asterisk” is their second single, released in 2021, with lyrics also written by Rino Sashihara.
It’s a love song that conveys a very pure feeling, comparing one’s emotions and romance to constellations and the starry sky.
While starry skies often evoke images of summer or winter, this song likens the feeling of falling in love to the stars that grow brighter from autumn into winter.
It’s a recommended track for anyone experiencing an unrequited love.
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
In 2022, singer-songwriter Natori, whose signature track Overdose became a massive hit, suddenly captured the public’s attention.
While Overdose was notable for its digital sound arrangement, this song is built around a band-driven sound.
In the lyrics, which are set in the middle of the night, the osmanthus—also featured in the title—appears as a symbolic motif.
The poetically written lyrics leave room for listeners’ interpretation, making it a work you can savor deeply over time.
