[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: Late-Autumn Masterpieces, Autumn Tunes (51–60)
holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity
This is a ballad by Do As Infinity released in 2003.
Do As songs often evoke the seasons and nature, and Hiiragi is a richly scenic track that lets you feel the changing seasons as well.
It may have a stronger winter image, but it also expresses a resilient strength that endures the cold from late autumn and a deeply wistful mood, so I think it suits the autumn season, too.
The version re-recorded later by the duo Ban-chan and Owatari, “2 of Us,” is also wonderful, so I recommend comparing the two!
FlowerORANGE RANGE
Hana is ORANGE RANGE’s eighth single, released in 2004.
It’s a love song produced under the catchphrase “the tearjerker Range.” Chosen as the theme song for the film Be With You starring Yuko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
While it often ranks high in “spring song” lists, its heartrending lyrics and sound are also a perfect fit for autumn.
It’s a track I’d love for couples to listen to in late fall!
Answer of the Autumn WindFlower
As November comes around, you start to feel those uniquely autumn breezes, and it’s easy to get swept up in a nostalgic mood, isn’t it? Flower’s “Answer of the Autumn Breeze” is themed around that very autumn wind.
With a melody as refreshing as a fall breeze, just listening makes you feel as if you can sense the autumn air.
Give it a listen when you want to immerse yourself in a cool, refreshing autumn atmosphere.
Anklet in NovemberAKB48
A bittersweet yet hopeful song that gently accompanies the deepening autumn of November.
Released in November 2017 as AKB48’s 50th single, this track is also known as Mayu Watanabe’s final work with the group.
Its charm lies in the contrast between a light, upbeat melody and heartrending lyrics, with an anklet symbolizing the end of a romance and a new beginning leaving a strong impression.
It sold 1,095,000 copies in its first week, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly CD Single Ranking.
Highly recommended for those who, while sensing the end of autumn, want the courage to take a step toward winter.
[2026] Songs to Listen to in November: Late-Autumn Classics, Autumn Tunes (61–70)
So it wasn’t me, huh?riria.
Despite not belonging to an agency or record label, singer-songwriter Riria—who had been drawing attention even before her major debut, including topping LINE MUSIC’s weekly ranking—released this as her fifth digital single.
Within a week of its release, the music video surpassed 800,000 views on YouTube, making it especially popular among younger listeners.
The bittersweet realization that the person you like doesn’t see you, and the pain of your feelings remaining unchanged nonetheless, resonates with anyone who’s experienced unrequited love.
With delicate arrangements of piano and acoustic guitar that heighten the sense of melancholy, it’s a love song perfect for the wistful autumn season.
Autumn breezeKiroro
A poignant number by Kiroro that depicts the deepening of autumn and the approach of winter.
The piano, a hallmark of the duo, delivers an evocative sound, and its single-note resonance amplifies the sense of wistfulness.
The lyrics portray the narrator feeling the growing chill of autumn and sensing winter draw near, leading their mood to sink.
As the song progresses, the reasons for disliking winter are gradually revealed, making the sadness feel more vivid.
It’s a track with a strong image of melancholy—perfect for the tail end of autumn.
Moon DropsRUI
Tsuki no Shizuku is the second single released under the name RUI by actress Kou Shibasaki in 2003.
Used as both an in-film song and the theme song for the movie Yomigaeri, it gradually gained popularity alongside the film’s success and reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The music video combines scenes from the movie with newly shot footage.
The fantastical moon evoked by the lyrics makes it a perfect song for the autumn atmosphere.
It’s a track I highly recommend listening to on an autumn night while gazing at the moon!