Colorful coming-of-age songs perfect for autumn listening

weathercockKobukuro

Kobukuro LIVE TOUR ’08 Kazamidori (Weathercock)

Super duo Kobukuro’s “Weathercock.” We don’t see many weathercocks these days, but when I spot one spinning on someone’s rooftop, it fills me with nostalgia.

A weathercock turning in the autumn wind—why not look up at the roofs next time and try to find one?

Howl at the MoonYorushika

Yorushika – Howl at the Moon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika’s “Howl at the Moon,” released in 2021.

The song was also used for a collaboration campaign with Lawson.

Sprinkled with words like “night” and “moon” that suit long autumn evenings, the track was created with inspiration from Howling at the Moon, a poetry collection by Sakutaro Hagiwara, a poet active in the Taisho era.

Its literary and philosophical lyrics carry an air of mystery, yet it fits the autumn mood perfectly.

How about adding it to your companions for those long autumn nights?

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utatane

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I feel like cryingŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – To the Point of Wanting to Cry (Official Music Video)

I feel like Ohara Sakurako’s range of expression is limitless.

As both an actress and an artist, her performances have a mysterious charm that powerfully draws in those who watch and listen.

I’m really looking forward to seeing what she does next.

The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Natsuno Owari

From the intro, the beautifully pure falsetto—so striking it almost sounds like an instrument—and the erhu’s tone flowing as if melting into that voice leave a strong impression.

It’s a track that makes you tip your hat to Naotaro Moriyama’s superb, tender vocal delivery.

The song captures a uniquely Japanese atmosphere and sense of season, portraying the slightly bittersweet, lonely end of summer in a way that can draw in listeners of any generation.

After a hot, intense summer, it’s a beautiful number perfect for cooling down, as you sense the coming of autumn in the evening’s cool breeze and the chirping of insects.

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Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka 'Watarase Bridge' (Music Video)

Beautifully capturing the poignancy of autumn, this song, paired with Chisato Moritaka’s crystal-clear vocals, deeply resonates with listeners.

Released in January 1993, it was used as the ending theme for the TV program “Ii Tabi, Yume Kibun,” winning the hearts of many.

Set around the Watarase Bridge, the lyrics recall a past love while watching the sunset, weaving in specific place names and scenery to evoke vivid imagery.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a long autumn night, or sharing with someone special.

Through this song, why not turn the page and revisit a treasured memory in your heart?

Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46

Even If Blown by the Wind by Keyakizaka46

This is the fifth single released in October 2017 by Keyakizaka46, an idol group that made a social impact with their exceptional expressiveness and the strong messages in their songs.

It’s a breezy medium-tempo tune that overlays the unfolding of events onto the motif of fluttering dead leaves.

Its positive message—suggesting that ambiguity and going with the flow can also be a valid path—along with its freshness, can be a source of support during one’s youth.

That piercing brightness is another facet of Keyakizaka’s charm.

Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a song like this and spend your days lightly.

Be sure to pay attention to the members’ dazzling smiles that blow away any doubts!

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KEI

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TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

This song, which begins with a guitar intro and was once the theme for a TV drama, struck me as having the power to greatly expand the story.

Fumiya Fujii’s gentle vocals made it a classic that really resonated with young people in the midst of their youth at the time.