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

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Naotaro Moriyama - Cosmos

A recommended autumn song for people living with their partners is “Akizakura” (Cosmos).

It’s the B-side included with Naotaro Moriyama’s debut single “Hoshikuzu no Serenade.” This love song portrays the tenderness of everyday life, conveying a small yet heart-filling happiness—like cosmos flowers by the window gently watching over you.

Because it’s Moriyama, whose music evokes Japan’s seasons and sense of atmosphere, the scenes come through even more vividly.

It’s a track that deepens feelings of gratitude for peaceful days and for a beloved partner, in harmony with its acoustic tones.

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FamilyMart Cosmos

I can’t help but smile at its bucolic vibe.

“FamilyMart Cosmos” was used as an in-film song in the anime movie Macross Frontier the Movie: The False Songstress.

As the title suggests, it’s a collaboration with FamilyMart, and it played as the in-store BGM for a FamilyMart that appears in the film.

Following that, it was apparently broadcast in actual stores as well.

It’s a humorous concept, isn’t it? The nursery rhyme-like melody warms the heart.

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Cosmos — JUNCO (Hokkaido Utabiza)

Under the clear autumn sky of the northern lands, this song seems to layer the subtleties of life onto flowers swaying in the wind.

Sung by JUNCO, a Hokkaido-based vocalist, it gently warms the heart as you listen.

Her voice, blending lyricism with suppleness, seeps into the soul.

The track was originally included on the album “Kanashii Koto wa Kazu Aredo,” released in April 2009 under the name JUNCO & CHEEP.

It was later featured on her solo album “Old and New.” On a long autumn night, why not listen quietly while thinking of someone dear?

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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.

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.