[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!

Playlist

[Autumn for Karaoke!?] J-POP Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TsukuyomiKing&Prince		King & Prince’s autumn song, a song about the moon
2	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A breakup song by the rock band Atarayo that depicts the emotions of young people
3	Harvest Moon&TEAM		An autumn song portraying bonds with friends and hope
4	DearMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving ballad that sings of love for someone special
5	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant masterpiece that resonates with autumn melancholy
6	MikazukiSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri		The debut song of the singer-songwriter SANKETSU-SHOUJO SAYURI
7	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina ji Endo		A soul-stirring song that paints the scents and memories of autumn
8	rendezvousshaitoopu		A poignant song in shy taupe that resonates in the autumn rain
9	a balmy autumn daytsukuyomi		An autumn scene, a fleeting tale of a girl and a boy
10	A Ticket Given by AutumnMr.Children		Mr.Children’s autumn masterpiece, a heartwarming song
11	YELLikimonogakari		Singing about parting with friends and hope for the future
12	A bird that cannot flyyuzu		Yuzu’s autumn-colored classic, illuminating a forward-looking heart.
13	Scent of autumnBikkeburanka		A masterpiece whose poignant autumn tones resonate in the heart
14	That day, I told a lie on the spur of the moment.Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s youth song listened to on an autumn night
15	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic ballad captures the emotions of youth.
16	The wind is autumn-colored.Matsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic 80s idol song depicts an autumn scene.
17	I jumped into the pool in October.Keyakizaka46		A poignant masterpiece by Keyakizaka46 that portrays the emotions of autumn
18	MapleŌmori Motoki		A moving song that portrays the romance of autumn
19	Maplesupittsu		Masamune Kusano’s songs that accompany the autumn scenery
20	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s bittersweet song themed around the autumn moon
21	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		A mellow track that captures the autumn night breeze
22	Goodbye, Regretkururi		Kururi's poignant autumn classic resonates with the heart.
23	It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī		A poignant Chatmon song echoing on an autumn night
24	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		Natori-san’s song that keeps you company on an autumn night
25	Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro		Akiyama Kiro’s wistful autumn song
26	Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me.Hey! Say! JUMP		A song of youth like the autumn sky, a melody of hope
27	OrangeSMAP		A classic SMAP song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows
28	Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi		An explanation of a song about feelings for an ordinary girl
29	Sumire September LoveSHAZNA		A song of bittersweet memories of love on an autumn night
30	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Saudade is a masterpiece about parting and melancholy.
31	deep forestDo As Infinity		Do As Infinity’s signature song “Fukai Mori”
32	The Last RainEXILE ATSUSHI		The moving classic song “Saigo no Ame” sung by EXILE ATSUSHI
33	Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME		A fall/winter love song by ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara
34	Setting SunYorushika		Yorushika’s new song that captures the feeling of autumn in the air
35	pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46		A song that portrays the emotions behind taking a step in life and making a decision.
36	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuuri's 'Dry Flower' is a big hit.
37	SparkleIkuta Rira		Lila Ikuta’s poignant love theme song “Sparkle”
38	red-orangeACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's popular singles are also popular at karaoke.
39	Halloween NightAKB48		AKB48’s autumn single, with Rino Sashihara as center
40	glowing madder-redAimer		Aimer’s “Akane Sasu” is a poignant autumn masterpiece.
41	Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN		Autumn sunset and lyrics that resonate with the heart
42	Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s movie theme song
43	The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN		A song that portrays the loneliness and solitude of autumn
44	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A ballad of a bittersweet love under the moonlight
45	language of flowersMr.Children		Mr.Children’s autumn classic, a love song of regret
46	Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS		Memories and resolve of RADWIMPS on September 3
47	Let’s meet in our dreams.SARD UNDERGROUND		A wistful melody that reunites in a dream
48	Like the shining moonSuperfly		A song of hope inspired by the autumn moon
49	Loneliness is the color of autumn.WANDS		A poignant song that layers the pain of heartbreak over an autumn landscape
50	nape (of the neck)aiko		Aiko’s poignant masterpiece about heartbreak, “Eriashi”
51	KoiAndrop		An autumn love song, a heart-touching track by androp
52	I say byeimase		A wistful love song that echoes through a lonely night.
53	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon		Aimyong's distinctive and catchy songs
54	On a full-moon nightaimyon		The allure of a heartrending song that resounds on the night of the full moon
55	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A lonely autumn wedding song enveloped by the setting sun
56	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		An autumn love song drawn by the scent of osmanthus
57	Autumn Full StopArisu		Autumn’s final refrain, a bittersweet love story
58	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		An inspiring anthem of resolve woven by the moon and music
59	Signs of autumnofukōsu		Kazumasa Oda’s “Aki no Ke-hai” is a bittersweet love song.
60	fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu		An emotional autumn classic, infused with love for the fragrant olive (kinmokusei)
61	late autumngagaga supi		A punk classic that portrays the poignant heartbreak of autumn
62	AliensKirinji		A masterpiece that portrays an alien’s loneliness and a profound bond
63	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s moving 9th single
64	A man’s heart is as changeable as autumn weather.Gōruden Bonbā		A masterpiece by Golden Bomber that sings of a man's heart
65	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic Southern (Sazan) song that portrays summer romance
66	Autumn breezeShido		A rock ballad that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love in autumn
67	KanadeSukima Suichi		Farewell to a loved one and the feelings toward growth
68	Crimson-colored sunsetFujifaburikku		A classic that evokes an autumn sunset
69	red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku		The sweet fragrance of osmanthus in autumn and emotions
70	moon bathingYorushika		A song of solitude and self-discovery wrapped in moonlight
71	C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Song of autumn cosmos and a forbidden love
72	Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s masterpiece whose Kyoto melodies resonate in the heart
73	Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko		A classic song that poignantly sings of autumn love
74	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		A poignant song about a daughter's marriage and feelings for her mother
75	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s poignant autumn melody
76	The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s 7th single, a Pocky commercial song
77	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		A wistful autumn love song, unable to move beyond the past
78	End of SummerShimizu Shota		Bittersweet love at summer’s end and gratitude for the encounter
79	I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Tsuki,” the theme song of FFXVI
80	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		A moving piece that deeply portrays life and death
81	ginkgoYūsuke		Yusuke’s commercial song, with Pachelbel’s melody, makes me feel happy.
82	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Songs by Chihiro Onitsuka that reflect despair and loneliness
83	World of AzureRemioromen		A song that sees autumn as the season of beginnings
84	SeptemberTakeuchi Mariya		A classic song that depicts a love fading at the end of September
85	Answer of the Autumn WindFlower		A love song dyed in red, the theme song of a drama
86	Moon DropsRUI (Shibasaki Kou)		The theme song of the film Yomigaeri, an expression of heartrending emotions