[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!

Playlist

[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s classic: the wistful resonance of autumn
2	SeptemberSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s moving autumn song
3	Let’s take it slow.kuriipuhaipe		A poignant ballad that heals with its melody
4	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		Autumn melancholy: the fragrance of fragrant olives and a wistful longing
5	Maplesupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Kaede,” which sings of a sense of loss
6	Scent of autumnBikkeburanka		A song of aching love and the struggle to move forward
7	Though the road home is lit by the madder-red glow…Shiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s masterpiece depicting an autumn scene
8	Serene and sweet autumn evening lyricismUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN…
9	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		A husky-voiced songstress who brings you to tears, songs of melancholy
10	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Sad love songs by Keisuke Kuwata to listen to on long autumn nights
11	crescent moonayaka		A classic song that sings of autumn’s loneliness and a long-distance romance
12	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A song that celebrates inner passion, like the moon
13	Autumn nightFOMARE		Melody of Heartbreak and Hope on an Autumn Night
14	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A poignant theme song, a moving melody that resonates in the heart
15	Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato		A youthful love remembered at dusk
16	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		The scent of autumn: a scene brewed by fragrant olive (osmanthus)
17	high skyUMEILO		A classic by a Hokkaido band that sings of a heartrending love
18	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		Yojiro Noda’s lyrics that depict the emotions of autumn
19	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Autumn music that enchants with the night sky and stars
20	Leaves of potpourriaimyon		A story of a woman who overcomes heartbreak and moves forward
21	BelievingKarin.		A poignant melody that echoes through an autumn night, seeping into the heart.
22	body temperatureMatsuo Taiyo		Taiyo Matsuo’s love song that soaks into the heart
23	DahliaLym		A sentimental song to snuggle up to on an autumn night
24	late autumnThe Back Horn		THE BACK HORN’s moving autumn song
25	Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		Conan movie theme song, Mai Kuraki's Togetsukyo
26	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		A soul-stirring BUMP OF CHICKEN song about the evening sky
27	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long AgoMy Little Lover		A signature song by MY LITTLE LOVER, a masterpiece that depicts an autumn scene.
28	YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi		Doraemon ending theme, a gentle song for autumn and winter
29	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		An inspiring classic by SMAP, perfect for long autumn nights.
30	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A crimson promise with the autumn sunset
31	gentianWANIMA		For autumn music, I recommend WANIMA’s “Rindou.”
32	Highwaykururi		Kururi’s classic song from the film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
33	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s autumn classic, a gentle singing voice that resonates with the heart
34	I remember youYUI		YUI's autumn classic 'I remember you'
35	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		An autumn classic: Masayoshi Yamazaki’s famous song.
36	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		B’z’s moving, timeless rock ballad
37	nape (of the neck)aiko		Aiko's 'Eriashi' — a masterpiece I want to listen to in autumn
38	Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me.Hey! Say! JUMP		A rousing cheer song as refreshing as a clear autumn sky
39	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		A tale of autumn echoing in the sunset, memories and hope
40	World of AzureRemioromen		A refreshing song by Remioromen that evokes the feeling of autumn
41	Like the shining moonSuperfly		Autumn moon, a bright song by Superfly
42	ginkgoYūsuke		A poignant song that portrays seasonal memories and an unsettling atmosphere
43	October birthdaysSuga Shikao		The story of Suga Shikao’s heart-touching lyrics
44	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		Do As Infinity's 17th single, a TV drama theme song
45	cosmos (flower)Moriyama Naotaro		The quiet happiness of autumn spent with a lover
46	To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon		Autumn nostalgia—Aimyon’s classic feels so comforting.
47	MapleŌmori Motoki		A gentle love song resounding in the autumn sky
48	budKobukuro		An autumn classic imbued with feelings for my late mother
49	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		A heart-soothing moment wrapped in the autumn breeze
50	The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN		For autumn rock, I recommend songs by ELLEGARDEN.
51	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that tells a story of dreams and support
52	Lonely TimesYONA YONA WEEKENDERS		The appeal of chill self-affirmation songs
53	Another OrionFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic song that sings of parting and reunion.
54	OrangeSMAP		With the autumn sunset, a classic hit by SMAP
55	spring, summer, autumnChatto Monchī		A moving song that captures the loneliness of heartbreak
56	The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic single composed by Eiichi Ohtaki
57	balladKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s bittersweet heartbreak song for an autumn night
58	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		A classic hit by Chisato Moritaka that reflects on a farewell at the Watarase Bridge
59	red-orangeACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's early masterpiece, an emotionally stirring classic
60	if…DA PUMP		DA PUMP’s autumn classic “if…” sings of a bittersweet love.
61	That paper airplane breaks through the cloudy sky.19		A song that delivers energy with 19 tracks in the autumn of youth
62	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer’s “Akane Sasu” depicts the scene of a sunset.
63	underground mallyuzu		Yuzu’s powerful classic from their early days
64	Swallowtail Butterfly ~A Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND		CHARA 'PIECE OF MY WISH' Summer Scenery
65	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s autumn classic, a timeless ballad
66	Moon DropsRUI		The theme song of the film Yomigaeri, a fantastical track
67	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A beautiful piece that evokes the ambience of autumn
68	Festival preparationsgagaga supi		A youthful rock ballad about falling in love at the school festival
69	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY's first TV theme song, with summer scenes that resonate in the heart
70	Night journeyYorushika		Music that quietly resonates on a long autumn night
71	Like this tonightaimyon		Aimer’s captivating autumn song
72	Sumire September LoveSHAZNA		SHAZNA covers a song by Ippūdo.
73	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A heart-wrenching autumn breakup song that resonates with young people
74	Night Sky (feat. Haji→)miwa		A love ballad with Haji from Sendai
75	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		The famous song from the anime 'Black Jack'
76	The night of the school festivalBase Ball Bear		Autumn Cultural Festival: Music of Melancholy and Youth
77	A bird that cannot flyyuzu		A flightless bird, lyrics with autumn melancholy and a forward-looking spirit
78	Osmanthus (feat. Ado)kujira		Kinmokusei, composed by Kujira, sung by Ado
79	alone in my roomSuzuki Ami		A lonely summer memory of Ami Suzuki produced by Tetsuya Komuro
80	Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]		Music inspired by the autumn night sky and the moon
81	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic song “Natsu no Owari” is an anti-war song.
82	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		Unconventional music, a heart-stirring autumn ballad
83	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s classic: a bittersweet autumn heartbreak song
84	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		An eccentric band that sings Japan’s number-one rice song
85	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic that colors the heart of love
86	moon bathingYorushika		The quiet and mysterious world of Yorushika
87	SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya		A classic song that sings of a fading love at summer’s end
88	That Autumn and School Daysoishikuru meronpan		A sentimental song depicting memories of autumn
89	Falling AutumnACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's music expresses silence and passion
90	Halloween NightAKB48		Music that adds color to a Halloween party
91	Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu		A Kyary Pamyu Pamyu song packed with Halloween vibes
92	fragrant olivemosao.		An artist with an androgynous singing voice who went viral on TikTok
93	I’m here saying nothingYaita Hitomi		A classic song that sings of the poignant love of autumn
94	Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW		Monochrome of the autumn wind, a moving tale of a bittersweet farewell
95	Autumn breezeKiroro		A moving song that poignantly portrays the end of autumn
96	Is the saury grilled yet?gagaga supi		Have the saury finished grilling? The rock sound of youth.
97	Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's autumn song resonates with people's hearts
98	autumn orangeAAA		AAA, a poignant pop song that depicts autumn scenery
99	azure moonEvery Little Thing		An inspiring song by the energetic music duo ELT
100	don’t apologizeNagie Lane		The Language of Cosmos Flowers and the Song of a Maiden’s Heart
101	evening primroseNovelbright		A famous song by Novelbright that expresses the loneliness of autumn
102	On a full-moon nightaimyon		An Aimyon song full of emotion on a full-moon night
103	Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		The flavors of autumn and the importance of staying true to yourself
104	late autumngagaga supi		The soul of punk rock: Gagaga SP’s “Late Autumn”
105	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		A mellow track that captures the autumn night breeze
106	Shonan SeptemberSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ autumn classic, a bittersweet reminiscence of love
107	Autumn SongŌe Senri		Senri Oe’s autumn classic that sings of seasonal scenes.
108	An afternoon offMoritaka Chisato		A gentle folk-pop holiday song
109	Akane sky, you dance — a promenade of crimson maple leavesSakura (CV: Kakuma Ai) Kiri (CV: Numakura Manami)		A nostalgic, gentle melody soothes the heart.
110	Crescendo in the color of withered leavesMizushima Yasuhiro		The cherished visage of a loved one overlapping with fallen leaves
111	PrologueManabe Kazu (CV: Fujito Chinatsu)		An autumn evening, singing thoughts of the future
112	AUTUMN DREAMOmori Reiko		Anime theme song depicting the bittersweet feelings of autumn love
113	Tokyo Sunsetback number		A timeless song that heals loneliness on an autumn evening
114	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
115	When the cosmos flowers bloomBuzy		A famous song by Buzy that depicts the poignancy of parting.
116	Autumn sky or an orange duskKanoerana		Kanoerana’s autumn song is refreshing and pleasant.
117	The MoonFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara’s Soul-Stirring “The Moon”
118	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A heart-touching ballad that reflects the poignant melancholy of autumn
119	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A gentle melody that soothes the heart on an autumn night
120	morning moonFujita Maiko		Singing of a wistful love on a long autumn night
121	Goodbye, Cosmosasagīnyo		An urban cosmos sings a song of self-liberation
122	the Fourth Avenue CaféL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s autumn masterpiece, with moving lyrics
123	AutumnYabai T-shatsu Yasan		A mixed-gender three-piece rock band—insane…
124	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s poignant autumn classic
125	Autumn Thoughts NotebookTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s emotionally rich musical world
126	The Koshu Highway is already in autumn.RC sasekushon		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s classic rock songs for autumn
127	A man’s heart is as changeable as autumn weather.Gōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber’s classic autumn song
128	Somewhere on this planetLUV and SOUL		LUVandSOUL restarts with a moving song
129	Osmanthus and JellyfishMel		Osmanthus and jellyfish, Mel's beautiful autumn song
130	autumn rainSonar Pocket		Autumn rain is a poignant heartbreak ballad.
131	SeptemberAndrop		A message that is empathetic to the listener and a sense of transparency a…
132	The way the autumn rain falls is endearing.indigo la End		indigo la End Autumn Rain Theme Song
133	cosmossupittsu		Spitz's wistful autumn melody
134	Cosmos (autumn cherry blossoms)Ryu Shiwon		A love ballad, Ryu Si-won’s famous song
135	pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46		A song that portrays the emotions behind taking a step in life and making a decision.
136	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic youth song expresses the poignancy of autumn
137	We might never meet again.Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi: a melancholy masterpiece, an autumn song that resonates in the heart
138	I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu		An autumn song that sings of the fragrance of osmanthus
139	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		A sentimental classic of autumn
140	for a long timeKiroro		Kiroro’s classic songs to listen to on an autumn night
141	Signs of autumnofukōsu		Off Course's autumn classic, a heartrending love
142	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		A sentimental song that depicts Tsukiyomi-san’s autumn
143	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s classic song “Gekkou” resonates with the heart.
144	On the maple path, on the hill where a guitar playsKOTOKO		KOTOKO’s heartrending song about maple leaves
145	A love letter written on cosmos flowersNO DOUBT FLASH		A sparkling, bittersweet love song, in the late summer
146	Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME		A fall/winter love song by ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara
147	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		Natori’s signature song “Overdose” is a massive hit.
148	Fall feels emoKyūso Nekokami		A track characterized by lyrics you can’t help but relate to, fa…
149	Waltz of the Passionate Moe CosmosTakamiyamaki		The Appeal of Maki Takamiya’s Five-Octave Singing Voice
150	autumn and winterMizue Takada		The bittersweet hit song “Autumn–Winter” by idol Mizue Takada
151	Autumn songKAN		KAN’s poignant autumn classic “Autumn Song”
152	language of flowersMr.Children		A heart-stirring song that sings of autumn’s wistfulness
153	Street-corner TwilightShaneruzu		Soul chorus from the ’80s, a poignant autumn classic
154	cosmos (flower)ROTTENGRAFFTY		Rottengraffty’s ‘Autumn Cherry Blossoms,’ an emotionally rich song
155	Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti’s signature song “Tonight, the Moon”
156	I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki's signature song 'Boku wa Koko ni Iru' ('I Am Here')