[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 enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (21–30)
You who live on the moonSaucy Dog
A Saucy Dog song that weaves thoughts for the moon floating in the night sky.
Included on the album “Blue Period,” released in October 2019, this track sets a tender melody—like faint moonlight—to lyrics that sing of the aching feelings of lost love.
Shinya Ishihara’s fresh sensibility truly shines.
Its first animated music video also drew attention.
It’s a timeless song that seeps into the heart, perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.
How about gazing up at the moon and letting your thoughts drift to someone dear?
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
Beloved by a wide range of generations and arguably a national superstar, B’z released their 27th single, “Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni,” in 2000.
The song was written as the theme for the hugely popular drama “Beautiful Life: Futari de Ita Hibi,” starring Takuya Kimura and Takako Tokiwa, and for those who remember its heyday, it strongly evokes the drama’s imagery.
It’s a number that conjures up a beautifully full moon—so bright it’s almost dazzling.
Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorunogurafiti
This song, Even If the Moon Cannot Be Seen Tonight, which also served as the theme song for the hugely popular anime BLEACH’s theatrical film, is PornoGraffitti’s 27th single, released in December 2008.
Rather than a positive image of being bathed in moonlight, it’s a song that says: let’s stay positive by patiently waiting for the moon, hidden behind thick clouds, to peek through the gaps every now and then.
FULL MOONHIROOMI TOSAKA
FULL MOON is a solo release by Hiroomi Tosaka—vocalist of Sandaime J Soul Brothers—under the name HIROOMI TOSAKA.
The track is included on the album of the same title.
It was featured in commercials for Rohto Pharmaceutical and Aoyama Tailor.
The mysterious melody is striking, as if you can see a fantastical full moon shining alone in the pitch-dark night.
The lyrics convey a warm message: even if you’re in darkness like a black night right now, you’re not alone—I’m truly here with you.
It’s a song you can enjoy not only while thinking of someone you love or your partner, but also by overlaying it with yourself as you work hard far from home on your own.
PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY
PIECES OF A DREAM sings of naive boyhood feelings, and the moon appears at the very end.
In the past and now, the moon hangs in the sky, watching over us—saying nothing, simply pouring down gentle moonlight.
When I listen to this song, I feel that the moon is a symbol of dreams, budding love, and youth, and at the same time, that someone I can no longer meet may be looking at the same moon somewhere.
It might be a path of light that connects people to one another.
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
You’ll be overwhelmed by the dramatic soundscape.
This work is a single released by Ringo Sheena in June 2025.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Hitori de Shinitai.” It’s a cover of the band Appa’s song “Gypsy,” expressing the loneliness of life and the quiet resolve within it over a glamorous yet weighty sonic palette.
On nights when you feel contemplative, why not immerse yourself in this cinematic world of sound?
Two people wet in the moonlightanzenchitai
This is a song by Anzen Chitai that portrays the bittersweet love of two people bathed in moonlight.
Koji Tamaki’s soul-stirring vocals beautifully express nostalgia for lost time and deep feelings for a loved one.
Released in March 1988 and also used in a JT commercial, this piece has long been cherished by fans as a classic.
It is included on the album “Anzen Chitai VI: Tsuki ni Nureta Futari,” which reached No.
1 on the Oricon album chart.
A perfect song to listen to alone on a quiet night, recommended for anyone thinking of someone dear.