Lovely autumn song

Also great for karaoke! Classic autumn songs recommended for people in their 30s

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

For those in their 30s born in the fiscal years from 1985 to 1994, many of the hit songs they likely listened to during their youth are from after the turn of the 21st century.

For the generation that experienced in real time the evolution of the J-POP scene beyond the hit-filled 1990s, what songs come to mind when you hear “autumn songs”?

This time, we’re introducing hit songs that evoke the feeling of autumn, recommended for people in their 30s.

Each track is one that will bring back memories of your youth, so be sure to check them out!

Also great for karaoke selections! Classic autumn songs recommended for people in their 30s (1–10)

LemonYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

LemonYonezu Kenshi

With its blend of classic band sound and trendsetting arrangements, Kenshi Yonezu’s music has taken the J-pop scene by storm.

Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Unnatural,” it drew widespread attention immediately upon release and went on to become a historic long-running hit.

Its melancholic melody, distinctive chord progression, and other arrangement choices that seize listeners’ hearts are elements that surely resonated with anyone in Japan.

As a signature track of 2018–2019, it’s also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

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Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

It’s a song that makes you want to sing while thinking of someone special on those long autumn nights when you somehow crave human warmth.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks, depicting the love of a clumsy protagonist who can only convey his true feelings through song.

The lyrics, which carry straightforward emotions that are hard to say in everyday life, are beautiful and hit you right in the heart.

Released in November 1997 as his 15th single, the song is well-known for being covered by many artists and for being chosen as the theme song for the 2017 animated film Lu Over the Wall.

With the warm tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s gentle vocals resonating deeply, it’s also a great choice to sing with all your heart at karaoke.

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glowing madder-redAimer

Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

glowing madder-redAimer

A gem of a ballad by singer Aimer, known for her distinctive husky voice and wide-ranging musicality.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go, the song has been highly praised for blending both poignancy and warmth.

Released as a single in November 2016, it also includes the double A-side track “everlasting snow.” The lyrics, which begin with a lonely autumn scene, poetically capture the transience of encounters and farewells.

For those in their 30s, it may be a song that brings back memories of their youth.

Sung at karaoke, its heartfelt vocals are sure to soothe the listeners’ hearts.

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Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashi

When you think of autumn, many people immediately think of moon viewing! The song I want to introduce for this season is Elephant Kashimashi’s signature track, “Like the Moon Tonight.” Sung in a blunt, masculine voice, the lyrics are so beautiful that they really hit you in the heart.

Even if things aren’t going well now, you’ll shine someday—don’t you think many people have found courage in those words that give you a push forward?

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Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Ms. September [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS Outdoor LIVE 2013 ‘Aoi to Mememe’”]

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

A song by the four-piece rock band RADWIMPS that vividly captures the seasonal shift from the end of summer to the start of autumn.

It’s included on their major-label first album, “RADWIMPS 3 ~Mujintō ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai~,” released in February 2006.

Framed as an address to an imaginary person named September, it conveys both the magical, summery memories and the melancholy that comes with autumn’s arrival.

The track perfectly captures the lonely atmosphere of the time when summer vacation ends and the air turns chilly.

It’s an ideal, sure-fire karaoke crowd-pleaser for those in their 30s who feel nostalgic about their youth.

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