[2026] Songs to listen to in November: masterpieces of late autumn, autumn songs.
By the time November arrives, autumn deepens, and you can gradually sense the approach of winter from the scenery and the atmosphere of the city.
As autumn draws to a close, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to? In this article, we’ve gathered many tracks that will keep you company through autumn’s sentimental mood and those moments when you feel a little lonely.
Whether you’re feeling a bit down or want to savor autumn’s calm, mellow hours, we hope you find a favorite song that’s just right.
Let’s fully enjoy the last days of autumn and welcome winter!
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[2026] Songs to listen to in November. Masterpieces of late autumn, autumn songs. (21–30)
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
When it comes to iconic Japanese autumn songs, Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Akizakura (Cosmos)” is indispensable.
Released in 1977 as her 19th single, this masterpiece was also selected for the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart and won the Vocal Performance Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards.
Written and composed by Masashi Sada, the song has a mature, wistful atmosphere.
It has been covered by countless artists, including Akina Nakamori and Hideaki Tokunaga, so be sure to compare the different versions!
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Released in October 2014 by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, this song uses the cosmos flower—an emblem of the changing seasons—as its theme to delicately portray the subtleties of human emotion.
Its sound blends a gentle piano melody with strings that are both aching and warm, resonating deeply with listeners.
The lyrics carefully weave the unplaceable feelings of a forbidden love, creating a piece that tightens the chest.
This song will quietly stay close to your heart.
[2026] Songs to listen to in November: Masterpieces of late autumn, autumn songs. (31–40)
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
A signature song by Kazuyoshi Saito, released in 1997 and loved so much that it’s been covered by numerous musicians.
Thanks to those covers, many more people heard it, which helped the original’s charm spread anew.
The simple acoustic guitar tone and his vocals slowly sink in.
The lyrics are truly wonderful.
It’s a song you want to hear in autumn’s unhurried hours—especially in late autumn as the cold sets in.
With its quietly lyrical atmosphere and urgent message, it may be the ultimate ballad men can relate to.
Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
It’s a beautiful piece that evokes the deepening of autumn.
Released in April 2017, the song was written as the theme for the feature film of the popular anime Detective Conan.
It skillfully portrays the feelings of people who hold unchanging emotions amid the changing seasons, expressing eternal love through the contrast between ancient hues and the shifting of the seasons.
And Mai Kuraki’s clear, transparent vocals are truly wonderful.
Highly recommended for those who want to savor the richness of autumn.
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
“Winter Begins,” one of Noriyuki Makihara’s popular songs, portrays the feelings of a cute, giddy guy who’s just started dating someone.
The story with his girlfriend that began in summer continues all the way to the upcoming winter, with him wondering how they’ll spend their first Christmas together.
It’s a very upbeat song, so if you were single until last year and found a girlfriend this year, definitely give it a listen.
Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato
A beautifully vivid ballad representing Chisato Moritaka, so evocative it paints the scene before your eyes.
She reportedly couldn’t quite form a clear image when she began composing, so she searched for words with a beautiful ring to them, then actually walked around the area near Watarase Bridge and turned what she felt into lyrics.
Watching the setting sun, the song gently accompanies the feeling of longing to return to those days, and it’s somehow comforting.
The mentions of catching a cold and the “north wind” also create a mood that feels like just a step before winter, which is lovely, too.
For fans, Ashikaga City in Tochigi Prefecture—where Watarase Bridge and Yakumo Shrine appear—has become a sacred place.
Kanata HarukaRADWIMPS
Speaking of November, it’s the season when temperatures gradually drop as winter approaches, and our hearts also find a quiet calm.
This is a song by RADWIMPS that invites you to face your own heart and deepen the profound love you feel for someone important.
Alongside “Suzume feat.
Toaka,” it was chosen as a theme song for the film “Suzume.” Beginning with gentle, piano-centered sounds and gradually building in power, the arrangement strongly conveys a rising swell of emotion.
