[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)
My loverGorin Mayumi
Released in 1980, this is Mayumi Itsuwa’s biggest hit and her signature song.
In recent years it has been covered by artists like Hideaki Tokunaga and JUJU, so even those who aren’t from that generation may have had many chances to hear it.
Although it’s a song about a man and woman parting, it was also written with thoughts of her producer at the time, who died in a traffic accident.
Its calm, deeply melancholic mood and the words in the lyrics evoke the end of autumn.
Though it came out in summer, its image fit the season so well that it became a long-running hit from autumn into winter.
crescent moonayaka
Sung by Ayaka, whose assured vocal prowess is so captivating, “Mikazuki” is her fourth single, released in 2006, and one of her signature songs.
This love ballad, beautifully arranged for piano and strings, centers on a long-distance relationship and conveys a resolve to stay strong despite the distance.
It topped the Oricon singles chart and earned her the Best New Artist Award at the 48th Japan Record Awards.
The Mid-Autumn Moon has passed, but try listening to “Mikazuki” while gazing at the late-autumn night sky!
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.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” became a major hit as an insert song for a drama of the same name.
The intro that starts with a guitar said to depict a shooting star is unforgettable, isn’t it? Vocalist and lyricist Motoo Fujiwara said, “It’s not a love song, it’s a song about rain,” but the lyrics are like a constellation that changes shape depending on how you look at it, with the story shifting based on the listener.
As the weather gets colder and the night sky grows clearer, stargazing might be a nice way to feel the approach of winter.
[2026] Songs to Listen to in November: Late-Autumn Classics, Autumn Tunes (61–70)
EverythingMISIA
When you think of MISIA, this is the song! It’s the quintessential, classic love ballad.
Chosen as the theme for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” it became a huge hit.
From the gentle opening to the soaring chorus, MISIA’s exceptional vocal prowess leaves you breathless.
Maybe because it was heard everywhere during the drama’s run from October to December, it’s become a go-to song I want to listen to every late autumn.
When the cold winter wind blows, warm your heart with this track.
River of LightSuga Shikao
Released on October 27, 2004, this track perfectly matches the feeling of autumn fading into winter.
It’s steeped in Suga Shikao’s signature nostalgic atmosphere—utterly enchanting.
The image of a line of car headlights likened to a “river of light” gives it a touch of romance.
It also seems to reflect the emotions of someone still caught up in a past love, which many men might especially relate to.
It’s truly remarkable how such ordinary, everyday scenes can be portrayed so beautifully.
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!