Songs to listen to under the moon: classic and recommended popular tracks to enjoy the Mid-Autumn full moon

An autumn tradition: moon viewing! Offering rice dumplings and pampas grass, gazing at the beautiful moon and letting your thoughts wander—this indispensable seasonal custom is said to have begun in the Heian period.

By the way, there are works across many genres themed around the moon.

In this article, we’ll introduce standout songs among these “moon tunes” that perfectly match an o-tsukimi scene.

We’ve included pieces with beautiful sonorities that suit the Harvest Moon, songs for spending time with family, and tracks that children can enjoy.

As you gaze up at the moon, try listening while layering your own feelings onto the music.

Playlist

Songs to listen to under the moon: classic and recommended popular tracks to enjoy the Mid-Autumn full moon
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Starry NightYuka		A song for thinking of a loved one on a starry night
2	Let’s dance in the moonlightmoumoon		A magical song about dancing with animals in the moonlight
3	Moon DropsRUI		“Tsuki no Shizuku” sung by Kou Shibasaki — the theme song of the movie
4	crescent moonDREAMS COME TRUE		Feelings for the precious person who walks with my dreams
5	moonbowBUMP OF CHICKEN		A journey of the heart gazing at the light of hope
6	Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro		The theme song of the film “An” is a bittersweet, melancholic ballad.
7	Thinking of You on a Moonlit Night of Falling LoveKing&Prince		A classic romantic love song gazing at the moon
8	Amber MoonDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic song that sings of a frustrating love while gazing up at the night sky
9	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Signature song by The Elephant Kashimashi, an inspiring theme song
10	Full Moon FortuneMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic: The Song of the Full Moon and Fate
11	Akatsuki-zukuyoHONEY WORKS		A youth rock song that layers its feelings onto the moon
12	A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s heartfelt song, toward tomorrow
13	Moon BowlSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s Innovative Music and Hope
14	Liar MoonYorushika		Yorushika’s delicate ballad, stirring the heart
15	I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi		The story of the FFXVI theme song as portrayed by Kenshi Yonezu
16	Under the moonlightMONGOL800		A rock ballad of love and passion from Okinawa
17	Children of the Sun and MoonV6		A story of love and hope, a song that portrays the cycle of life
18	HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI		A delicate, wistful song depicting the moon and the passage of time
19	The size of the moonNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s cheer song conveys the courage to move forward.
20	Moon ShapedHomecomings		Film theme song, gentle melody and poetic lyrics
21	HoneymoonSEKAI NO OWARI		A heartrending masterpiece by SEKAI NO OWARI
22	Moonlight LegendDALI		The theme song of Sailor Moon is still popular.
23	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		An inspiring ballad by B’z that portrays the human heart
24	Princess KaguyaSuiyōbi no Campanella		A Wednesday Campanella song themed around Princess Kaguya
25	Golden MoonSuga Shikao		Fusing psychedelic rock and funk...
26	FULL MOONHIROOMI TOSAKA		Hiroomi Tosaka’s album track “FULL MOON”
27	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Gekkouka, the Black Jack theme, a soul-stirring masterpiece
28	Pippi’s Moon-Viewing DreamPokemon		Pippi’s song brightly colors the summer night with joy.
29	On a full-moon nightaimyon		AIMYON’s inventive songs and allure
30	MoonKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s elegy for his mother, “Tsuki” (Moon), a melancholy masterpiece
31	MOON PRIDEMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Sailor Moon theme song, the power of a fighting girl
32	Moon Song[Alexandros]		Moon Song is a moving song themed around the moon.
33	Like the shining moonSuperfly		Superfly: moving vocals and the appeal of the theme song
34	Prince of the Night and the Princess of the MoonSento Chihiro Chitti (BiSH)		Cover song by Cent Chihiro Chitti
35	moonlightmoumoon		A heartwarming autumn night song embraced by moonlight
36	moonlightDREAMS COME TRUE		The Allure of Moonlight, a Masterpiece by DREAMS COME TRUE
37	azure moonEvery Little Thing		An inspiring song by the energetic music duo ELT
38	Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A popular Zutomayo (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.) song from YouTube
39	Crescent Moon SunsetSakanakushon		Whether live or in the studio, I'm particular about the sound image...
40	Moon CryingKōda Kumi		The allure of Kumi Koda’s masterpiece “Moon Crying”
41	Moon Riverfhána		A poignant song searching for the moon, fhána
42	Love Autumn on a Moonlit NightMinami Chiaki (CV: Chihara Minori)		A heartwarming anime character song
43	A waning moonMiyawaki Shion		An emotional anime theme song wrapped in moonlight
44	MOONREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song that depicts a girl’s growth
45	Otsukimi Recitaljin		Jin-san's encouraging song heals the heart along with the moon.
46	Evening of the full moonSōru Furawā Yunion		A Full Moon Song in Memory of the Great Hanshin Earthquake
47	ApolloPorunogurafiti		Feel like you're traveling through space with moon-themed songs
48	MoonlightYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “Moonlight,” a heartrending moonlit glow
49	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s classic “Gekkou,” a powerful ballad
50	Full moon…!arima kana (CV: han megumi)		Introducing the theme song of Kana Arima from Oshi no Ko
51	Moon and Sweet TearsChara		CHARA’s classic “Moon and Sweet Tears,” a masterpiece enjoyed by parents and children alike
52	MoonELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN’s classic song “Tsuki” (“Moon”), a raw, hard-hitting rock track
53	Praying to the MoonGLAY		A moving song that depicts the beauty of a woman praying to the moon.
54	Grapefruit MoonGOING STEADY		A classic of youth punk, a nostalgic ring
55	moonlightJane Jade		An inspiring debut song of moonlight and light, airy tones
56	Feel So MoonUNICORN		The captivating musicality and dreams of UNICORN
57	to the moonYogee New Waves		A soothing theme song that sings of longing for the moon
58	Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]		An exhilarating song by a modern rock band
59	moonlightAo		A ballad by ao, a beautiful song that depicts the moon’s emotions
60	Moonlightkuzu		Kuzu’s hit song “Moonlight” for the moon-viewing season
61	Howl at the full moonChatto Monchī		Girls' bands in the J-POP scene...
62	Full Moon NightNaoto Intiraymi		A soothing song about meeting someone special
63	A Drop of the MoonKoizumi Kyoko		Looking back on my youth through Kyoko Koizumi’s moon songs
64	moonlightSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic song “Tsukikage” is a heartwarming piece.
65	moon bathingShibata Jun		Shibata Jun’s moving farewell song resonates in the heart.
66	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka, a gospel-influenced singer-songwriter
67	The MoonFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara’s Soul-Stirring “The Moon”
68	Moon-viewing udonTempalay		A poetic song of loneliness and melancholy in the stillness of a moonlit night
69	TSUKIAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic song “TSUKI” moves listeners to tears.
70	soft moonYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki “Soft Moon” – a soothing singing voice
71	TWO MOONSMakihara Noriyuki		A song of a heart that can’t be honest about love
72	Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti’s signature song “Tonight, the Moon”