Popular Autumn Songs Ranking [2026]

Moonlit Horizon[Alexandros]85rank/position

[ALEXANDROS] – Moon-colored Horizon (MV)

This is a song that captures the feelings of a young person searching for their place in the world while gazing up at the autumn night sky.

The lyrics penned by Yohei Kawakami of [ALEXANDROS] are filled with emotions that ebb and flow in everyday life.

Set against the backdrop of Tokyo, it portrays a protagonist who, though lost between yesterday and tomorrow, strives to look ahead—resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2019, the track was also featured in Japan Coca-Cola’s Aquarius commercial, creating a major buzz.

With a refreshing sound that’s perfect for the transition from summer to autumn, it suits the coming season well.

It’s a highly recommended song for students worried about their path or future, and for anyone about to take a new step forward.

Night Sky (feat. Haji→)miwa86rank/position

miwa “Yozora. feat. Haji→” MUSIC VIDEO SHORT ver.

A duet song by miwa and Hajime.

You can imagine them singing while gazing at the night sky.

The poignant feelings and call-and-response between the two are the highlights of this track, and the lyrics where the solo and harmonies overlap are especially memorable.

It’s a ballad you can listen to at a leisurely pace.

Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.87rank/position

ZUTOMAYO – Uni and Chestnut (Audio Track)

A song by Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni that stirs listeners’ hearts with its ethereal sound and delicate lyrics.

Released in November 2018, this track is also included on the album “Tadashii Itsuwari Kara no Kishō.” ACA-ne’s clear, translucent vocals and the lyrics’ unique worldview are truly distinctive.

The themes of distance in close relationships and self-acceptance are likely to resonate deeply with Gen Z.

The imagery that likens everyday little joys to food is also memorable.

It’s a track perfect for solitary listening on long autumn nights, letting you sink into a sentimental mood.

Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko88rank/position

Embraced by the Wintry Wind (Another Version) (2024 Mastering)

A ballad that portrays a poignant, aching love, with Kyoko Koizumi’s voice resonating deep in the heart.

This work is her 20th single, released in November 1986.

Written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa, it is also known as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Woman.” The lyrics delicately depict the inner feelings of those in love.

Expressing a flame of love that burns in the cold season, this song may offer a sense of warmth to older listeners struggling with matters of the heart as well.

The wind is autumn-colored.Matsuda Seiko89rank/position

The wind is autumn-colored.

It’s a perfect number by Seiko Matsuda, an icon of the ’80s idol scene, for the autumn season! The refreshing intro, which seems to announce the end of summer and the arrival of fall, makes my heart race.

This work beautifully captures that bittersweet yet delicate feeling where the loneliness of a passing season mingles with the anticipation of a new romance.

The phrase that also served as the commercial’s catch copy makes the innocent stirrings of first love sparkle.

Released in October 1980, the song was also beloved as the theme for Shiseido’s “Ekubo” commercial.

It became her first Oricon weekly No.

1, marking a monumental track that kicked off an unprecedented streak of 24 consecutive No.

1 singles.

It’s also included on the album “North Wind.” A timeless classic, perfect for singing about a slightly sentimental love while feeling the autumn breeze.

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki90rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

This is the fifth single by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “After the Children Fall Asleep.” The song is said to have been created after a breakup story from Akimitsu Homma—who was supporting Makihara at the time and is now active as a music producer—and it became a million-selling smash hit.

Its realistic lyrics, which convey the poignancy and imagery of heartbreak, likely evoke autumn scenes for many listeners.

With a beautiful, catchy melody that pierces the heart, it stands as one of the quintessential breakup songs of the 1990s.

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The House in KakinokizakaAoki Koichi91rank/position

The House in Kakinokizaka: Koichi Aoki

While picturing a single tree standing in the garden of their hometown, the protagonist looks back nostalgically from far away.

You can feel the warmth and the bittersweet longing in their heart.

The changing scenes of the family home across the seasons, along with memories of childhood days spent there, are sung to an emotionally rich melody.

As you listen, many of you may find your own nostalgic memories resurfacing.

Sung by Koichi Aoki, this song was a major hit released in September 1957.

Its success led to his first appearance that same year on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, a story that hints at the fervor of the times.

It’s the perfect piece to hum on a long autumn night while reminiscing with friends.

Take your time with it, and let your thoughts drift to your own hometown.