[Autumn for Karaoke!?] J-POP Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2026]
When we think of autumn, there are so many “autumns” to enjoy—autumn for eating, autumn for sports, autumn for reading, and more! Of course, autumn for music is one of them too, and maybe even an autumn for karaoke wouldn’t be a bad idea! There’s no set season for karaoke, but it’s fun to choose songs that match the time of year.
In this article, we’ve picked songs that are perfect for autumn—tunes that evoke a sense of nostalgia, as well as songs themed around autumn flowers and the moon.
The top 10 feature popular autumn songs released in recent years, and in the latter half we’ll dive into plenty of classic autumn hits from past decades.
There are lots of tracks that are perfect for the season, so be sure to use this as a reference when choosing songs for your autumn karaoke!
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[Autumn of Karaoke!?] J-POP Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2026] (71–80)
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A song that likens the autumn flower cosmos to a forbidden lover.
It is the third installment in the four-season series following “S.A.K.U.R.A.” and “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” As an answer song to this track, Flower—another group from LDH JAPAN like Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE—later released “Akikaze Answer.” The sorrow of a forbidden love perfectly matches the wistful mood of autumn.
Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
This masterpiece features a beautiful melody that evokes the charm of Kyoto and resonates in the heart.
The bittersweet feeling of longing for someone far away is expressed through Mai Kuraki’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in April 2017, the song is also known as the theme for Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.
It was the 21st theme song Mai Kuraki performed for the Detective Conan series, earning a Guinness World Record.
With its calm, mellow atmosphere, it’s perfect for long autumn nights.
It’s also recommended to sing it at karaoke while thinking of someone special.
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko
A signature song by Kyoko Koizumi that evokes the arrival of autumn.
The lyrics, sung amid a chill wind, poignantly convey the ache of unrequited love.
Released in November 1986, the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Woman.” Written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE and recorded in Los Angeles, it beautifully expresses the yearning that begins the moment one falls in love and the sorrow of feelings that won’t reach their destination.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, letting you savor the atmosphere of autumn.
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
A song produced by Masashi Sada about a daughter getting married and leaving home, thinking of her mother.
At first, even Momoe Yamaguchi herself didn’t quite connect with this marriage-themed song, but she reportedly said that she finally understood its meaning when she got married.
Despite being about the joyful event of marriage, the melody carries a wistful tone—perhaps reflecting the loneliness that comes from parting with the mother who raised her.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
A song by Kazuyoshi Saito that has been covered and embraced by many artists, including Bank Band and Tamio Okuda.
The delicate tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s unadorned vocals resonate with the bittersweet mood of autumn.
The lovely love melody sung by Kazuyoshi Saito, a true troubadour, really touches the heart.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing like a wandering street performer with a guitar in hand during autumn’s perfectly temperate weather—not too hot, not too cold.
The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko
Released as Seiko Matsuda’s 7th single, it was used as the commercial song for Glico’s “Pocky,” in which she appeared.
The track was created because Muneo Wakamatsu, a director at CBS/Sony, loved Tatsuo Hori’s novel The Wind Has Risen.
Please sing it with a gentle, heartfelt touch.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
When it comes to sentimental songs perfect for autumn, Noriyuki Makihara’s “No More Love” — which was also used as the theme song for the drama “After the Children Are Asleep” — comes to mind.
It portrays a man who has broken up with the girlfriend he lived with; he puts on a brave face yet still finds himself searching for traces of her.
The lyrics candidly depict his struggle to break free from the past and the crushing realization of how much she meant to him.
