[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 Masterpieces] Japanese Songs to Listen to and Sing in October! A Curated Selection of Heart-Touching Hits (41–50)
Surrounded by the Month of No GodsInoue Yosui
When it comes to “Kannazuki” by Yosui Inoue, I can’t help but picture the impressionist who imitates him, but this is actually a track from his 1972 album Yosui II: Sentimental.
Inoue, who excels at lyrics featuring the moon, brings in the waxing gibbous night—the thirteenth night—here as well.
Halloween NightAKB48
This is a highly recommended Halloween song by AKB48 for when you want to boost your energy.
It was released in 2015 as their 41st single.
Built around a four-on-the-floor beat, the track unfolds into a true disco tune—just as the lyrics suggest.
It’s intriguingly retro yet feels fresh at the same time.
Its bright, positive message—“Let’s fully enjoy the once-a-year party!”—is uplifting.
If you’re looking for an autumn dance track, this could be the one.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Hideaki Tokunaga’s gentle yet sorrowful voice is wonderful—though he’s a man, it somehow feels feminine, in a mysterious way.
It makes you fall into the illusion of being inside a drama, or standing in an incredibly beautiful landscape.
Like rain soaking into your body, it’s a song that quietly seeps into the heart.
deep forestDo As Infinity
Do As Infinity is a male-female rock duo that has been actively performing live, including overseas, since their reunion in 2008.
Their 10th single, “Fukai Mori,” released as the third installment of a three-month consecutive single project in 2001, was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Inuyasha.
Its melody, which conveys depth and a sense of melancholy that aligns with the lyrics’ worldview, is perfect for the sentimental season of autumn.
With its low key and relaxed tempo, it’s also a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire.
fragrant oliveayaka
When you’re walking outside around October, you catch the scent of fragrant olive drifting from somewhere.
Ayaka’s song “Kinmokusei,” released in the fall of 2021, portrays the bittersweet love stories of that gentle, aromatic season.
It tenderly captures the feelings of classic unrequited love—thinking about someone all the time, the frustration of wanting to confess but not quite being able to—like the soft blossoms of the kinmokusei.
If you’re feeling bold, try inviting your crush out and singing this song at karaoke!
Moon CryingKōda Kumi
Speaking of autumn, how about this song with the moon as its theme? It’s a track by Kumi Koda, the singer behind numerous hits like “Ai no Uta,” released as a single in 2008.
It gained attention as the theme song for the drama “Puzzle.” This is a heartbreak ballad that delicately sings of lingering feelings for an ex-lover, and the more you listen, the more it brings you to tears.
The moon floating in the autumn night sky… somehow it looks lonely, doesn’t it? I recommend listening to it while taking in that kind of scenery.
Christmas in OctoberAsaka Yui
This is a single released in September 1986 by Yui Asaka, one of the top idols of the 80s and 90s.
It romantically portrays a young girl’s feelings of love as they change with the season from autumn to winter.
At the time, it was also used as a yogurt commercial song.