[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. (31–40)
An endlessly continuing storyMISIA
Released in 2002 as MISIA’s ninth single.
The song was selected as the theme for NHK’s coverage of the Salt Lake City Olympics and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its grand, beautiful melody and MISIA’s powerful vocals evoke and intertwine with the beautiful scenery of autumn.
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.
Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota
Released in October 2025, this work by Aile The Shota is an autumn love song born from his first collaboration with Koichi Tsutaya.
Set against a city bathed in moonlight, it portrays a love so devoted it feels like the self might disappear.
The earnest wish—“If it means being loved by you, I don’t mind changing my shape”—is likened to the way the moon shines only when lit by the sun and to the evening primrose that blooms and withers in a single night.
The calm soundscape woven by piano and strings, along with Aile The Shota’s delicate vocals, are captivating.
It’s a perfect listen for quietly soaking in music on long autumn nights.
Joyfulikimonogakari
This song embodies the happy side of Ikimono-gakari, with a lively, joyful vibe that comes straight through.
It was specially written as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky, and the footage of people dancing with Pocky also drew attention.
Since November 11 is “Pocky Day,” you’re likely to hear this song more often as that season approaches.
The bouncy words layered over the light, breezy sound leave a strong impression, making it a track that seems to cherish the joy of sound itself.
OrangeSMAP
As autumn deepens, the sunsets become more and more beautiful, don’t they? A song I recommend that evokes those autumn sunsets is SMAP’s “Orange.” It’s a ballad with lyrics themed around the orange of the setting sun, and just listening to it makes you feel wrapped in the atmosphere of autumn.
The slightly nostalgic feel of the melody and accompaniment also perfectly suits the mood of November.
[2026] Songs to listen to in November: Late-autumn masterpieces, autumn tunes (41–50)
Goodbyeofukōsu
“Sayonara” opens with a striking line that suddenly tightens your chest.
Kazumasa Oda’s gentle high-tone voice beautifully conveys both male and female emotions.
The high notes in the chorus, where “sayonara” is repeated again and again, are so sharp you can almost feel them, and the parting that comes on the brink of winter seems to make the season even more sorrowful and cold—carrying a foreboding sense of that chill in the air.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Included on the 2019 album “A View on Lambda,” this song became emblematic of God Does Not Play Dice, reaching many hearts through social media.
Guided by a dreamlike intro, the lyrics overflow with feelings for someone you can no longer meet.
The world where the pain and warmth of an irreplaceable loss continue to linger overlaps perfectly with the air of late autumn.
The contrast between delicate piano and a weighty band sound—quiet and explosive—grips the listener’s heart and won’t let go.
It’s a song that stays with you on nights when you can’t help but think of someone, wrapping gently around that loneliness.