[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! Carefully Selected, Heart-Touching Hits (21–30)
Signs of autumnofukōsu
This is a signature song by Off Course, a band that was hugely active from the 1970s through the 1980s.
It was released in 1977 as their 11th single.
The lyrics conjure the image of a cherished person walking away, and the sound and vocals convey both wistfulness and warmth.
Altogether, it seeps deep into your heart.
Try listening closely to it during a quiet moment alone, with the cool air of autumn around you.
It’s also been covered by many famous artists, so it can be fun to search for the version you like best.
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Angela Aki’s masterpiece, a message addressed to her 15-year-old self, resonates deeply.
Released in September 2008, this song was also chosen as the set piece for the middle school division of NHK’s National School Music Competition.
The gentle sound of the piano and Angela Aki’s powerful vocals are truly striking.
It carries a timeless cheer—messages sent from one’s future self to one’s past self, and from the past self back to the future.
It’s perfect for listening alone on a long autumn night, or for sharing with someone special and exchanging your thoughts.
When you feel like taking a fresh look at yourself, why not give this song a listen?
[Autumn Masterpieces] Japanese songs to listen to and sing in October! A curated selection of heart-touching popular tracks (31–40)
crescent moonayaka
Released in 2006 as her fourth single, this signature song by Ayaka debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart for the first time in her career.
That same year, she won the Best New Artist award at the Japan Record Awards.
The song centers on a long-distance romance, and its title, “Mikazuki” (Crescent Moon), is said to symbolize a mobile phone.
It’s a gentle love ballad perfect for listening to on long autumn nights.
Like the shining moonSuperfly
Here’s a recommendation for those who, precisely because they get sentimental easily, want to listen to something gentle.
Doesn’t the bouncy piano intro make you want to start dancing? The sound—anchored by weighty drums and a simple guitar—has a calm vibe that’s a perfect match for long autumn nights.
The lyrics, which express a desire to keep shining on a loved one like the moonlit night, overflow with warmth.
The music video, shot in a nighttime forest, will whisk you away to a fairytale-like world, so be sure to check it out.
Setting SunYorushika
Yorushika is a two-member rock band that chooses to keep detailed profiles private so the creators don’t step out in front of their work.
Their 13th digital-only single, “Shayou” (Setting Sun), was written as the opening theme for the TV anime The Dangers in My Heart.
With its melody full of autumn air and wistful emotion, it’s a song many will want to listen to in October.
Thanks to its overall low key, it’s an easy, sentimental pop tune to sing at karaoke.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
With the sound of the sea and the sanshin in the background, Kenta Kiritani’s voice really resonates in my heart.
His singing is simple, yet powerful, and I think it’s a masterpiece that goes beyond just a commercial jingle.
“Summer has ended, and my memories with you have ended too, which makes me a bit lonely, but I can still face forward and keep walking.” It’s such a gentle song.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
The opening guitar is incredibly heartrending and gives me chills.
It’s a song that makes me want to sing the songs I love, tell the person I like that I like them, and throw myself wholeheartedly into the things I love—just live simply.
It’s a cool track with a sentimental vibe.