[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 Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon: tracks to hear under a full moon or moonlight (11–20)
Howl at the MoonYorushika
A song that gently accompanies feelings of loneliness and solitude.
Released by Yorushika in October 2021, this piece was created with inspiration from Sakutaro Hagiwara’s poetry collection.
In the music video, the inner worlds of people passing through the city at night are depicted as animals, expressing the loneliness everyone carries.
The poetic lyrics, woven over a steady, understated melody, are perfect for a quiet night.
It’s a track especially meant for those who harbor deep emotions but struggle to express them.
When you want to entrust your heart to the moonlit night, try playing it softly.
Moonlight FlowerGOODWARP
A track by GOODWARP featuring a beautiful melody that feels like a moon shining in the night sky.
The lyrics, themed around modern loneliness and transience, blend seamlessly with a danceable sound.
Released in August 2024, the song drew attention as the ending theme for the YouTube channel “Wytels” project “Karyu Train.” Set against a neon-lit night city, the lyrics portray the bittersweetness of love and fleeting beauty, sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s perfect for listening alone on a quiet moonlit night, or while taking in the night view with someone special.
moonlightKitanitatsuya × Harumakigohan
The sonic world woven by Tatsuya Kitani and Harumaki Gohan paints a journey of longing for what’s lost and a quest for self-discovery.
Released as a digital single in June 2022, this work brims with warmth, as if offering words of encouragement and staying close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a song for those moments when you feel you might lose sight of who you are, or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.
If you listen closely under the moonlight, it will surely resonate deeply within you.
Starry NightYuka
A song by Yuka that portrays the bittersweet feeling of thinking about someone special under a starry sky.
It began airing in January 2023 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “On a Starry Night,” and was released digitally in February.
The track also drew attention for being produced by Toru from ONE OK ROCK.
Its clear, translucent vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply are captivating.
The song carefully weaves feelings of profound love for someone dear and the hope of meeting again, winning the hearts of many listeners.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to spend a starry night with someone special, or when you’re in the mood to dream.
Full-moon nightImawano Kiyoshirō
This is a poignant ballad that layers the frustration of being unable to say what you want to say onto the special moment of a full-moon night.
It offers a different flavor from the usual powerful rock ’n’ roll image—Kiyoshiro Imawano’s delicate and gentle vocals truly resonate.
Written for director Naoto Takenaka’s film “119,” it was included on the album “119 Original Soundtrack,” released in January 1995.
With this film score, Kiyoshiro won the Best Music Award at the 18th Japan Academy Prize, showcasing his talents as a musician in the world of cinema as well.
It’s a song I hope those spending a quiet night without being able to convey their feelings to someone important will listen to.
Under the moonlight, take your time and lend it your ear.
MoonlightKuwana Masahiro
‘Moonlight’ is a song released in 1978 and is often regarded as one of Masahiro Kuwana’s signature tracks.
It portrays the feelings of a man who is setting off on a distant journey, unable to ask his lover to come with him, yet finding it painful to say goodbye.
The image of him trying not to show his tears under the moonlight is heartbreakingly poignant.
[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (21–30)
MoonPerfume
A quintessentially Perfume-style, irresistibly cute technopop number that’s brisk yet tinged with a touch of wistfulness.
Released in August 2003, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Barakamon.” The lyrics, told from the perspective of “me” gently watching over “you” like the moon, feel like they could soothe anyone worn out by city life—just like the drama’s protagonist.
Its uptempo, floaty sound has a somewhat dreamy quality.
The moon-themed choreography, evoking a celestial vibe, is stylish too!
