A roundup of iconic J-pop autumn songs that colored the Heisei era. Let’s listen to autumn tunes that touch the heart!

Among songs that beautifully sing of the changing seasons, those themed around autumn hold a special charm.

During the Heisei era, Japan’s music scene produced many masterpieces that painted vivid autumn scenes.

From bittersweet love stories to the imagery of autumn leaf viewing, these songs express the many faces of fall through music.

In this article, we introduce classic J-POP tracks rich with autumn atmosphere, born during the roughly 30 years of the Heisei period from 1989 to 2019.

Please enjoy these moving autumn masterpieces, together with your fond memories.

Playlist

A roundup of iconic J-pop autumn songs that colored the Heisei era. Let’s listen to autumn tunes that touch the heart!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	That Autumn and School Daysoishikuru meronpan		An autumn melody depicting the emotions of youth
2	Scent of autumnBikkeburanka		A bittersweet autumn romance, with piano and vocals that resonate in the heart
3	A Ticket Given by AutumnMr.Children		A moving song by Mr.Children that portrays autumn.
4	Maplesupittsu		A classic by Spitz, with gentle vocals and bittersweet lyrics
5	Excuse, maybeAKB48		An AKB48 classic that evokes autumn, singing of feelings of love
6	YELLikimonogakari		A poignant autumn song that resonates with the heart, a track of hope
7	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A moving B’z song to listen to on an autumn night
8	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		Love swaying in the autumn breeze, the changing of the seasons
9	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A song of osmanthus fragrance and a bittersweet love
10	autumn skyNEWS		The poignant autumn wind and the feeling of farewell
11	Serene and sweet autumn evening lyricismUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A masterpiece that turned an autumn sunset into sound
12	underground mallyuzu		Yuzu’s bittersweet autumn love and her forward-looking resolve
13	Fall feels emoKyūso Nekokami		Kyuso Nekokami’s poignant autumn classic
14	AutumnYabai T-shatsu Yasan		A song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan that humorously sings about autumn
15	Girls’ GenerationHarayuko		Haruyo’s autumn song is a masterpiece that touches the heart.
16	OrangeSMAP		A classic SMAP song: a beautiful ballad that colors parting with gratitude.
17	Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me.Hey! Say! JUMP		A song of finding hope for the future and the courage to take a step forward
18	A man’s heart is as changeable as autumn weather.Gōruden Bonbā		A poignant autumn song, a tune that touches the heart
19	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A moving ballad that portrays the cosmos’s lovestruck heart
20	Though the road home is lit by the glow of madder red…Shiina Ringo		A moving song that depicts an autumn sunset
21	Halloween NightAKB48		Spice up the night with Halloween tunes
22	ginkgoYūsuke		A poignant love song from Yusuke that resonates with the heart
23	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A poignant autumn love song, a masterpiece that touches the heart
24	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet love where one cannot say “I love you.”
25	BACK TO YOUAMBIENCE		Autumn-hued ballads of 90s rock
26	A Colorful WorldJUDY AND MARY		An autumn song by JUDY AND MARY, a famous band from the '90s.
27	loverSHAZNA		A bittersweet love song by SHAZNA from the ’90s
28	Shonan SeptemberSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ autumn classic, a bittersweet reminiscence of love
29	spidersupittsu		Depicting a fateful encounter and hope for the future
30	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		A poignant Chatmon song echoing on an autumn night
31	Go Go Round This World!fisshumanzu		A soothing Fishmans classic that sings of everyday emotions
32	Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorunogurafiti		A masterpiece with a sense of speed and a wistful singing voice
33	A Smile for the Angel of TearsHarayuko		Haruyoko Hara's gentle singing voice resonates with the autumn heart.
34	Woman of the Autumn MoonHarada Yuuri		A poignant song of heartbreak set against an autumn scene
35	Autumn SongŌe Senri		Senri Oe’s classic autumn song, brimming with nostalgia.
36	Monochrome of the Autumn WindFIELD OF VIEW		Monochrome of the autumn wind, a moving tale of a bittersweet farewell
37	Autumn breezeOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s classic that sings of the wistfulness of summer’s end and autumn.
38	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s classic masterpiece: Feelings Devoted to the Moon
39	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A lonely autumn wedding song enveloped by the setting sun
40	language of flowersMr.Children		Heartbreak in autumn: poignant songs soothe the soul
41	Autumn, by the Tama RiverKAN		KAN's autumn songs from the '90s resonate with the heart
42	nape (of the neck)aiko		Aiko’s wistful classic that suits the autumn air
43	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		A masterpiece depicting an autumn sunset that resonates with the heart.
44	alone in my roomSuzuki Ami		A song produced by Tetsuya Komuro that portrays the loneliness of autumn
45	glowing madder-redAimer		A bittersweet Aimer song that depicts an autumn scene
46	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		A hidden gem by BUMP OF CHICKEN
47	Autumn breezeKiroro		A moving song that poignantly portrays the end of autumn
48	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		A soul-stirring song that captures the poignancy of autumn
49	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		Comforting music from dusk to dawn
50	late autumngagaga supi		A song of heartbreak’s poignancy and resolve, set against autumn scenery
51	AliensKirinji		The lyrical masterpiece “With Love” that resonates on long autumn nights
52	Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato		A poignant song that recalls a past love in the autumn sunset.
53	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		A classic song that sings of the fragrance of osmanthus and the sentiments of autumn
54	Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		A classic song that depicts autumn scenery and a bittersweet love
55	Aki-loveJuliet		A song that resonates in Juliet’s heart, weaving the emotions of autumn
56	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s autumn song, a heart-touching ballad themed around the moon
57	autumn orangeAAA		A heartfelt song that portrays autumn scenery and the feelings of love