[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Song Feature] Classic songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under the full moon or moonlight (101–110)
full moonKasarinchu
Space Brothers is a popular manga that even received a live-action adaptation.
Its 10th-anniversary song is known as Full Moon, performed by the music duo Kasarinchu.
It’s a ballad expressing gratitude to the people around us.
In the song, the moon appears as a metaphor for dreams and goals.
Why not listen to it with someone important to you, or with friends who share the same dreams? There’s also a must-see music video created in collaboration with the manga.
Pippi’s Moon-Viewing DreamPokemon
Among the most charming Pokémon characters, Clefairy stands out with overwhelming popularity, and this is a warm, cute number sung by Clefairy.
Its catchy pop melody is easy to learn for everyone from small children to adults, and the addictive chorus is perfect for a group sing-along.
The adorable dance by the Clefairy crew in the official video is irresistible, too.
On a night when the summer heat has finally eased, the stars twinkle and a moon shines sleek and bright at the center of the sparkling sky.
It would be lovely to enjoy the Harvest Moon and sing this song together as a parent and child.
A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka
A song that beautifully portrays a spring evening depicts, with delicate nuance, a scene where the setting sun and haze spread over a field of rapeseed blossoms, and a pale moonlight floats in the sky.
Alongside the tranquil countryside, it gently embraces quintessential images of spring in Japan—the hues of the forest, people walking along rice-field paths, the croaking of frogs, and the tolling of bells.
Released in 1914 as a Ministry of Education school song, the work seamlessly marries lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano with music by Teiichi Okano, and it has long been cherished in educational settings.
It has continued to be loved across generations, with Aiko Moriyama covering it in 2009 and Ai Nishida performing it on a program in June 2023.
As a song to hear on a calm spring evening, it offers a warmth that deeply touches the heart.
MOONSHINE DANCEAccess
Access is a keyboard-and-vocal duo that was hugely popular in the ’90s.
This is their fourth single, “MOONSHINE DANCE,” released the year after their debut, which recorded sales of 260,000 copies.
The song’s success cemented their popularity.
The keyboard sounds are steeped in that quintessential ’90s vibe, and both the lyrics and the sound strongly reflect the trends of the time.
Moon BoatMy Little Lover
This “Moon Boat” is included on My Little Lover’s eighth album, “Sora no Shirushi,” released in 2009.
The moon is a mysterious presence—gentle and calm, yet also somewhat frightening.
The song likens this unknowable moon, which becomes more elusive the more you learn about it, to the feelings of someone in love and to what lies ahead.
[Moon Song Special] Famous songs about the moon: Tracks to listen to under the full moon and moonlight (111–120)
MOONSIAM SHADE
SIAM SHADE’s “MOON” uses the metaphor of the other person as the sun and oneself as the moon.
It’s a track included on their 2000 album “SIAM SHADE VI,” which reached No.
8 on the Oricon chart.
The song was also voted 15th in a fan poll conducted when they later produced a best-of album.
While it’s a technically intricate piece featuring SIAM SHADE’s signature odd time signatures, the lyrics are romantic, expressing a desire to “stay close to you like the moon that always shines.”
moonlightyuzu
This song weaves a bittersweet love story beneath the moonlit sky.
Yuzu’s warm vocals resonate atop a melody that sinks into the heart.
Included as the B-side to the single “Mata Aeru Hi Made,” released in October 2002, this track poignantly evokes a lonely night scene: gazing up at the moon while remembering a former lover.
Its gentle sound—an exquisite blend of folk and pop—spreads like a soft embrace around the sorrow.
Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who bears the pain of heartbreak yet believes in the day they’ll meet again.
It’s a tender, companionable song you’ll want to hear while looking up at the night sky.