[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 Special] Timeless songs about the moon: tracks to enjoy under a full moon or moonlight (121–130)
Crescent Moon RhapsodyRYTHEM
This is a RYTHEM song that portrays embracing one’s imperfect self and stepping forward with hope for the future.
Its bittersweet melody is layered with brilliant brass and the duo’s clear harmonies, resulting in a powerful anthem that feels like a push on the listener’s back.
Released in August 2005, it was widely loved as the ending theme for the TV program “Sekai Ururun Taizaki.” It is also included on the acclaimed album “Mugen (Yumegatari) Factory.” At live shows, a mass sing-along with fans is the norm, and many say it makes them feel a strong bond with their companions, resonating deeply in their hearts.
Just as a waning moon will eventually become full, even if you’re incomplete now, you can surely shine.
This classic that makes you believe so will be the best ally for anyone chasing their dreams.
Crescent Moon FantasySOARA/Ōhara Sora (CV: Toyonaga Toshiyuki), Arihara Morito (CV: Ono Yūki), Kagurazaka Sōshi (CV: Furukawa Shin), Munakata Ren (CV: Murata Taishi), Nanase Nozomu (CV: Sawashiro Chiharu)
It’s a moving song by the 2.5D unit SOARA that unfolds from gentle piano tones into a grand band sound.
Fans have praised it as “the pinnacle of coming-of-age ballads.” The lyrics brilliantly liken their incomplete selves to the moon in the night sky, vowing to grow and meet again someday.
The track is included on the single ALIVE SOARA Kachou Fuugetsu “Moon” Edition, released in November 2016.
There’s also a lovely story that when Yuki Ono, who plays Morito Arihara, was singing this song, the moon actually appeared from behind the clouds.
It’s the kind of song that will quietly warm your heart on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who’s far away.
Crescent Moon and the Red BridgeIsogawa Yuki
This is a song by Yuki Isogawa that is said to have been conceived for over a year, inspired when composer Chiaki Oka was captivated by a fantastical scene he saw at a hot spring inn in Saga: a “red bridge under the moon.” A crescent moon drifting quietly across the night sky, and a red bridge casting its shadow on the water’s surface.
Overlaying the fleeting beauty of their intersection with a man and woman meeting for a single night, the piece portrays the transience and ache of love.
Yuki Isogawa’s sweet, sultry voice, rich with vibrato, vividly brings the story’s scenery to life.
Released as a single in September 2024, it is said to be one of the works commemorating her 15th anniversary.
On a night when your thoughts turn to an unattainable love, why not gently entrust your heart to this song, with its beautiful images that rise before your eyes?
Crescent Moon BluesShimakura Chiyoko
This is a classic enka song by Chiyoko Shimakura that gently overlays the pathos and solitude of life onto a crescent moon floating in the night sky.
While Shimakura is also known for “Jinsei Iroiro,” in this piece she tenderly sings of the heartrending feelings of a woman who endures in silence.
With lyrics by Tetsurō Hoshino and composition by Tetsuya Gen, the quintessential melody and her dignified voice—which doesn’t end in mere sadness—resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2000, it was also performed on an NHK music program in September of the same year.
Those who have weathered many of life’s events may find a different flavor of appreciation when they listen.
[Moon Songs Special] Masterpieces about the moon: Songs to listen to under the full moon and moonlight (131–140)
Crescent ○○Hirahara Ayaka
This is a song written and composed by Ryota Fujimaki that brims with the warm charm of Ayaka Hirahara.
Its glittering, sun-dappled spring sound is layered with her expansive, embracing vocals, gently enfolding the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the scene of looking up at a crescent moon swaying in the sky after the rain, reminiscing about cherished days with someone dear.
Junichi Soga’s acoustic arrangement and the innocent chorus of children further highlight the sense of hope for the future and comfort.
This piece is included on the album “Love 2,” released in April 2017.
It’s a song that will surely warm your heart when you listen to it during peaceful moments with someone special or when taking a new step forward.
Crescent Moon GirlFujiyama Ichirō
Under a crescent moon floating in the night sky, you can picture a caravan crossing the desert—this is the scene evoked by a song from Mr.
Ichirō Fujiyama.
Released in 1947 as an NHK radio popular song, it portrays the pure feelings of a protagonist who continues their journey while thinking of a lover in a distant town.
Mr.
Fujiyama’s warm yet dignified tenor—bringing classical technique into popular music—blends beautifully with the exotically flavored melody composed by Yuji Koseki.
The bell-like accompaniment further heightens the romantic atmosphere of travel.
The song was later included on the album “Omoide no Album” and the celebrated collection “Ichirō Fujiyama Daizenshū.” It’s the kind of beautiful voice that made many hearts feel at ease in the early postwar years—and one you’ll want to listen to closely.
Crescent Moon Love StoryIshihara Junko
This is a song by Junko Ishihara, sung with a velvety voice honed through shigin, richly conveying a heartrending love story.
A promise made under a crescent moon and the parting that eventually follows.
Images like a night train and the ebbing tide come vividly to mind, and the protagonist’s helpless lingering attachment is almost painfully palpable.
With lyrics by Fumiko Okada and composition by Makoto Kawaguchi—both masters of the enka world—the song was released in September 1994 and went on to win the Excellence Award at the 27th Japan Lyrics Award the following year.
It’s a piece anyone with an unforgettable memory of love can relate to.
On a quiet night, if you listen closely, the memories of that time may come flooding back in vivid color.