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