[Autumn Classics] Japanese Songs to Listen to and Sing in October: A Curated Selection of Beloved, Heartfelt Hits
October, when you can feel autumn’s arrival.
As the weather cools a little, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to? When a song suddenly resonates with you—while strolling through a park with falling leaves or on your way to school or work—it makes the changing seasons feel even more vivid.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for October.
Autumn evokes many elements: the sentimental glow of a crimson sunset, the moon, flowers, and more.
From tracks that conjure nostalgic memories of fall to songs you’ll want to listen to right now, you’re sure to find one that speaks to your heart!
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[Autumn Classics] Japanese songs to listen to and sing in October! A curated selection of touching hits (81–90)
A City Turning ColorsMinami Saori
A song renowned as one of Saori Minami’s signature works, vividly reflecting the colors of autumn.
Released in August 1973, this piece beautifully harmonizes Mieko Arima’s lyrics with Kyohei Tsutsumi’s composition to portray the pain of heartbreak and the beauty of growth.
Included on the album “Before Twenty,” it became the best-selling release of Minami’s career.
Set against the backdrop of a city turning to autumn hues, it gently narrates, in her transparent vocals, the journey of overcoming a parting and maturing into womanhood.
Perfect for long autumn nights when you want a song to accompany your thoughts of someone special.
moon bathingYorushika
Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.
This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.
Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.
You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.
Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.
It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.
MapleŌmori Motoki
Among the solo songs by Motoki Omori, the frontman of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a recommended autumn tune is “Maple.” As the name suggests, maple refers to the tree known for its vibrant fall foliage.
The track features singer Miku Motomatsu as a guest vocalist, and the interplay between the two voices is a highlight.
The lyrics depict a certain couple, carefully narrating their mutual care and affection in a conversational format.
It’s a perfect love song to listen to with someone special, or to play at a wedding ceremony or reception.
Be sure to read the lyrics as you listen.
The MoonFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara is a singer-songwriter whose music—infused with roots and world music—has earned high acclaim, and she is the daughter of bassist Koji Fujiwara.
Her digital-only single “The Moon,” used as the theme song for the animated film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II — Transgression, features a weightless sound and a soft vocal delivery that feels wonderfully soothing.
The lyrics, which portray the sorrow of people hurting one another for the sake of their own justice, seem to reflect not only the film’s story but also a timeless, universal theme for humanity.
It’s a sentimental number whose spacious ensemble evokes the image of the moon.
I can’t recognize the scent of osmanthus.Mita-mura Chiharu
Suddenly, can you describe the scent of osmanthus in words? Many people can kind of imagine it, but can’t quite explain it, right? This song, whose title taps into that vague sense of shared feeling, is by singer-songwriter Chiharu Mitamura.
As you read the lyrics, which trace the relationship and feelings between the narrator and “you,” you feel a sweet-and-sour poignancy that tightens something deep in your chest.
I also think the acoustic sound and her warm voice perfectly suit the relaxed atmosphere of autumn.
Autumn GradientClariS
It’s a song that beautifully overlays the poignant scenery of autumn with the lingering aftertaste of heartbreak.
ClariS’s clear, translucent vocals delicately capture the shifting of the seasons and the tremors of the heart.
The sound carries an oriental atmosphere, and the dynamic arrangement that conveys a swelling of emotion is also captivating.
Released in October 2024, this track is included on the mini-album “AUTUMN TRACKS – Songs of Fall -.” As one piece in a collection themed around autumn, it’s brimming with seasonal flavor.
It’s a perfect song to listen to alone at dusk.
Why not savor it quietly on a long autumn night?
[Autumn Classics] Japanese songs to listen to and sing in October! A carefully selected list of moving popular tracks (91–100)
The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)koaramōdo
A lyrically rich song that perfectly suits the crisp air of autumn.
Created by the music duo Coalamode., it was released in April 2018 as their sixth single.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.
The piece portrays the bittersweet passing of the seasons and a strong resolve to protect what’s truly important.
Its grand, beautiful melody combined with a clear, earnest vocal delivery makes your chest tighten as you listen.
Try playing it on a long autumn night, alone with your thoughts.