Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.
From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.
Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.
Be sure to relax and listen while you gaze at the starry sky.
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Masterpieces that sing of the stars: moving star songs to listen to with the night sky (31–40)
Wish Upon a Starflumpool
A fiery longing for someone precious that I only realized after distance came between us.
This song is like a man’s declaration of resolve, rising to bridge that gap.
Even if the path feels lonely, I bring stars into the song as a source of solace, believing that at least the stars are watching over our future.
A world without starsaiko
Don’t you ever find yourself wondering whether your feelings are really getting through to the person you like? It’s precisely because they mean so much to you that your heart aches with a kind of bittersweet longing.
This song is about the resolve to blow away those doubts and feelings.
Look Up at the Stars in the Night — Our Song —yuzu
This is a song that was used as the theme for a Nippon Life (Nissay) commercial.
It’s a cover of the famous Kyu Sakamoto song, with additional lyrics by Yuzu.
The original is, of course, wonderful, but this version is powerful as well—truly impressive.
It’s nice to see more songs with lyrics we can relate to.
Starry NightRirī Nōto
This song reminds us anew that the most precious moments are packed into ordinary everyday life.
Using the image of looking at the stars together as a point of comparison, it portrays the differences between how men and women think, while depicting a man’s pure-hearted nature moved by a casual remark.
The four-on-the-floor rhythm feels great.
Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL
Used as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie: XY – Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction,” this track sings about the bonds between friends.
The music video, featuring four female members joyfully performing, also matches that worldview perfectly.
Masterpieces That Sing of the Stars: Star Songs (41–50) that Resonate with the Heart, Perfect for Listening Under the Night Sky
Poem of the StarsMILLEA
If you’re looking for a soothing, encouraging star-themed song, I recommend “Hoshi no Uta” (“Poem of the Stars”).
It’s a track from the album of the same name released in 2016 by Mireia, a Sapporo-born singer who debuted in 2015.
This beautiful number is a collaboration featuring the starry sky of Achi Village in Nagano—often called the best stargazing spot in Japan—and the shadow play troupe Kakashiza.
Be sure to watch the visuals as you listen.
Mirei’s warm, embracing vocals and lyrics will gently ease feelings of longing and hardship.
Stardust StageChekkāzu
This song portrays the fate of a singer who must step onto the stage while grieving the loss of a loved one.
The imagery of someone becoming a star evokes the end of a romance.
It is a classic masterpiece by The Checkers, the legendary pop band from Fukuoka Prefecture.