[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 carefully selected list of moving popular tracks (91–100)
Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, who thrives both as an actor and a musician.
His third single, released in February 2018, is a striking rock number that sings candidly about struggling in solitude.
The song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Kiss that Kills,” starring his friend Kento Yamazaki.
The clumsy protagonist longs for love yet fears losing it.
His heartrending cry, carried by a wistful melody, resonates deeply.
On an autumn evening, when you feel a sentimental loneliness, these straightforward lyrics somehow offer quiet comfort.
It’s also included on his debut album, “PLAY.”
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō
I was really surprised because he was totally different from the Taro Hakase I had imagined, but the concert looked so much fun—really wonderful.
The piece is insanely cool, and I think the melody line truly grabs your heart.
It’s perfect for autumn, the kind of song you want to listen to over and over.
ginkgoYūsuke
This is the third single released in 2009 by Yusuke Kamiji—known as Yusuke—who has two faces: actor and musician.
The composition is credited to Yusuke and Daisuke “D.I” Imai, but it’s based on the classical piece Canon.
The music video was directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.
It’s a gentle, heartfelt song that I hope you’ll listen to while taking a walk in autumn.
Goodbye, Regretkururi
Quruli is a band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity thanks to its distinctive musicality.
Among their songs is a classic that gently accompanies the slightly wistful air of autumn.
The track portrays a delicate emotional state that quietly bids farewell to regrets about days gone by and tries to look ahead.
Its sparkling piano melody and warm sound seem to softly kindle hope within the sadness.
Released in September 2008 as a commemorative disc for the Kyoto Music Expo, it’s also likely familiar as the song used in House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.
Later included on the acclaimed album “Tamashii no Yukue,” this piece features a beautiful, singable melody, making it a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire when you want an autumnal song.
coarse sugaraimyon
A song that makes you want to take a long, quiet look into your own heart on an autumn night.
Crafted by Aimyon, it portrays someone carrying a lingering pain, suppressing their emotions while desperately struggling to find hope.
Written as the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/NTV Sunday drama “Let Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” it’s included on the album “Jealous of the Cat,” released in September 2024.
While the song’s tone carries a suspenseful tension, it also has a certain warmth that is so quintessentially Aimyon.
Anyone wrestling with daily conflicts and worries will likely find it relatable.
It’s a ballad you’ll want to sing carefully, savoring each and every word.
Osmanthus and JellyfishMel
Mel’s 2021 autumn release, “Kinmokusei and Jellyfish,” portrays the bittersweet end of a fall romance.
When you get dumped by someone you like or by your partner, the sadness can make everything feel meaningless, leaving you in a kind of daze.
That hazy, floaty feeling is palpable throughout the entire song.
It might even be good to let yourself sink into this track when you’re carrying the pain of heartbreak—into that emotional space that feels like it’s beyond sadness.
Is the saury grilled yet?Saitō Tetsuo
This is a song by folk singer Tetsuo Saito, released in 1975, brimming with old downtown charm.
In a residential neighborhood along the Sumida River in autumn, smoke and the aroma of grilling Pacific saury drift in from somewhere, and you can hear the voice of a neighborhood old-timer…
It’s a laid-back, bygone-era scene like that.