A stylish moment of autumn songs colored by Japanese pop music
As the wind turns cool and the trees on the street corners begin to change color, autumn somehow makes our hearts a little sentimental.
For moments like these, sophisticated tracks with refined sounds and evocative lyrics feel just right.
We’ve selected high-quality Japanese pop songs perfect for the season—from stylish tunes infused with urban and jazz elements to songs that sing of mature romance.
How about spending a slow moment or a night drive with music that enriches the colors of autumn?
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A stylish selection of Japanese songs to color your autumn moments (11–20)
a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi
A beautifully rendered, sentimental work that captures the changing seasons and the transience of life.
Released by Tsukuyomi in August 2024, this song uses autumn foliage as a symbol of farewell, laying bare an unease about the passage of time.
The contrast between “ending” and “beauty” forms its central theme, overlaying life with the image of falling autumn leaves.
Issued as part of Tsukuyomi’s project We Call That God, it is included on a mini-album of the same name.
Rich in narrative, the piece enchants with a worldview interlinked with a novel and visual media.
It’s a track that will resonate when you want to feel the quiet and wistfulness of autumn.
Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi
This piece was written by Yumi Matsutoya, one of Japan’s most iconic singer-songwriters, as the theme song for the drama “When I Was Little, There Was a God,” which began airing in October 2025.
Its nostalgic melody, the harmony that layers her past vocals—recreated with AI technology—with her present voice, and its grand soundscape resonate deeply.
It carries a curious, floating sensation, as if traveling through multiple dimensions.
A gentle autumn song that links the past and the present.
MoonTRACK15
Released in October 2025 by the four-piece rock band TRACK15, “Moon” is a rock ballad that captures the warmth of the season as summer fades into autumn.
Its lyrics, which portray a heartfelt wish to stay forever with someone dear, will resonate with feelings we all hold somewhere inside.
The emotional band sound and Ren’s soaring vocals are also captivating, making it a song you’ll want to sink into on long autumn nights.
In conclusion
These songs that resonate with the autumn season are sure to add a gentle touch of color to your everyday life.
Be sure to find your favorite autumn tunes and savor this beautiful season more deeply.
May the time you spend in autumn with music become a special memory.