Songs themed around cosmos flowers: a roundup of classic tracks that evoke the feeling of autumn!

COSMOSotogibanashi

Fairy Tale “COSMOS” (Official Music Video)

A romantic rock ballad woven from gentle guitar phrases and a lyrical melody.

It’s a song by Otogivanashi, a band that plays a curious, pop-tinged rock ’n’ roll.

Like cosmos swaying in the autumn breeze, fleeting yet beautiful memories overlap with pure feelings kept close to the heart and are conveyed to the listener.

Included on the album “CULTURE CLUB,” released in January 2015, the track also colored the story as an insert song in director Yuki Yamato’s film “Like a Fairy Tale.” It’s a masterpiece that blends warmth with bittersweet longing, gently staying by your side on a quiet autumn night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

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When the cosmos flowers bloom

Sung by Masato Sugimoto, this song is a lyrical piece that warmly portrays memories with a father around the time when cosmos flowers bloom.

The vivid imagery—such as casual conversations on the veranda and the father’s reflection in a teacup—is superb, and carried by a wistful melody that quietly resonates in the heart.

This work is one of the tracks included on the best-of album “Masato Sugimoto Best & Best,” released in November 2011.

It is a gem of a ballad to listen to on long autumn nights, reflecting on dear family and renewing one’s appreciation for the precious bond between parent and child.

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Cosmos – Cherish (1972)

A heartwarming number you’ll want to listen to while being caressed by a gentle autumn breeze.

Sung by the husband-and-wife duo Cherish, this piece conveys a modest, pure sense of happiness, like a delicate flower blooming in autumn.

The tender harmonies blend beautifully with composer Kyohei Tsutsumi’s calm melody.

Released in May 1972 as the B-side of the single “Himawari no Komichi,” the song also appears on the album Best Collection ’72.

It’s known as a wedding classic and is perfect for anniversaries with a loved one or for moments when you want to spend time peacefully.

A song that reminds you of the happiness right by your side.

Cosmos swayingKaminuma Emiko

Cosmos Swaying — Emiko Uenuma

A beloved figure as a TV personality, Emiko Uenuma delivers a poignant classic that touches the heart.

This work is a folk-style ballad that leaves you with a calm, gentle feeling, as if you were gazing at cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.

It paints a warm yet slightly bittersweet scene of reuniting with a loved one, cherishing the “afternoon of life” while looking back on the years walked together.

Released as a single in June 2004, the song was also well-known as the ending theme for programs such as the information show “Weekly Emii SHOW,” which Uenuma herself hosted.

It’s the perfect number for savoring time with someone special under the clear autumn sky.

Cosmos flowerSakushi: Kumagai Hongo / Sakkyoku: Takatsuki Hiromitsu

Cosmos flower

This is a children’s song that layers a gentle, enveloping warmth over cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.

Created by children’s author Hongo Kumagai and composer Hiromitsu Takatsuki, the piece won the Grand Prize at the 1st Japan Original Children’s Song Competition in 1990.

The lyrics portray deep, motherly love and sincerity, offering quiet comfort to listeners.

After its award, the song was included in collections such as “Everyone’s Children’s Songs 200-1” and has continued to be sung ever since.

Listen to it on a slightly chilly evening while thinking of someone dear or your hometown, and its tender melody will slowly seep into your heart.

Cosmos of Light, the Song of the People of SodegauraSakushi: Shinozaki Junnosuke / Sakkyoku: Kawasaki Shouetsu

Sodegaura Mixed Chorus 1 Sodegaura City Anthem “Cosmos of Light”

It’s a grand yet heartwarming piece that vividly evokes the scenery of one’s hometown.

Composed in April 1991 to commemorate a city’s incorporation, the story that it was distributed on cassette to every household at the time speaks to a deep affection for the community.

True to Mr.

Shinozaki, who has long portrayed the spirit of Tsugaru, the lyrics—filled with reverence for history and nature—resonate deeply.

The worldview that portrays cosmos flowers not merely as blossoms but as a “light” illuminating the city’s future is masterful.

Listening to this work will surely make you want to reflect on your own hometown or a place dear to your heart.

Cosmos NewsKumi Iwamoto

Cosmos News

A heartwarming song by Kumi Iwamoto that I’d recommend to anyone who occasionally wants to sink into a sentimental mood.

The piece paints a scene of gazing at cosmos swaying outside the window, stirring thoughts of gentle happiness and nostalgia.

After overcoming a hiatus of about two and a half years, Iwamoto’s seasoned voice—tinged with melancholy yet suffused with warmth—resonates deeply with listeners.

The song is included on her 20th anniversary single, “Michi no Eki / Akizakura Dayori,” released in January 2014.

It’s a gem that perfectly suits an autumn moment, making ordinary scenery feel all the more precious.