[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 popular recommended songs to listen to in autumn (21–30)
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
“Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~” is Mai Kuraki’s 41st single, released in 2017.
It was used as the theme song for the 21st Detective Conan movie, “Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.” It reached No.
5 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and topped the rankings on major digital music stores such as RecoChoku and Dwango.
In the music video, Mai Kuraki appears wearing a red kimono that evokes the autumn foliage—be sure to watch it while listening to the song!
Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is beloved for their story-like lyrics that slip straight into your heart, with a core that resonates deeply.
As the title suggests, “Have You Seen the Crimson Sky?” is a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at a vivid red sunset on a clear day.
A beautiful sunset can bring you to tears on its own, but with this song as your companion, you’re all the more likely to cry.
When your heart feels a little worn out, this is the number I especially recommend.
Autumn Songs: Songs of Fall. Classic tracks and popular recommended songs to listen to in autumn (31–40)
YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi
Released in 2003 as Hitomi Shimatani’s 13th single.
This heartwarming song, hugely popular with children, was used as the ending theme for the Doraemon TV series in the second half of 2003.
It’s a warm piece that evokes the gentle sunlight from autumn into winter.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
In autumn, I think many people want to listen to nostalgic ballads.
For you, I recommend Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “One more time, One more chance.” This song was also the theme song for director Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second,” so some of you might find it familiar.
Its slightly melancholic mood matches the season well.
nape (of the neck)aiko
Since her debut, Aiko—often called the queen of love songs—has been loved by many.
Among her tracks, one that’s especially perfect for autumn is “Eriashi.” It’s a ballad with a gently nostalgic feel that matches the season’s unique wistfulness.
As the weather makes you long for warmth, why not use this song as a spark to find someone special? Don’t miss the music video, either—the golden ginkgo leaves are strikingly captured.
Answer of the Autumn WindFlower
As the heat begins to ease in autumn, we tend to go out more, don’t we? At times like that, you can feel the uniquely autumn breeze and often find yourself in a nostalgic mood.
Flower’s “Answer of the Autumn Wind” is themed around that very autumn breeze.
Just by listening, you can almost feel the autumn wind—it’s a cool, refreshing song, isn’t it?
Like the shining moonSuperfly
Speaking of autumn, there’s the harvest moon—the Mid-Autumn full moon.
We can see the moon almost every day if the sky is clear, but in autumn the air is so crisp that the moon looks even more beautiful.
Superfly’s “Kagayaku Tsuki no Yō ni” (Like the Shining Moon) evokes that moonlit brightness and the vastness of the sky.
Released as a single in 2012, this song also served as a TV drama’s theme.
While autumn often brings many quiet, melancholic tunes, this track is bright and positive—truly a number that feels like the moon on a clear autumn night.