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! Classic autumn songs recommended for people in their 30s (21–30)

The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN

The Autumn Song

The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN

When it comes to autumn songs in 2000s Japanese rock, many people might think of this classic.

It’s a track by ELLEGARDEN, a band that led the rock scene of the ’00s.

The song was included on the compilation album “Figureheads Compilation,” released in July 2007, and later featured on their best-of album “Ellegarden Best (1999–2008),” which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

While its energetic punk sound is striking, woven into its driving momentum is a faintly melancholy melody that feels like an autumn breeze.

It’s a rock number where wistfulness and exhilaration coexist—perfect for those moments in the season when you feel lonely for no reason and want to indulge in a sentimental mood while reminiscing about your younger days.

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For those who find themselves layering a sentimental mood over the cityscape on an autumn evening, this classic by back number is highly recommended.

It delicately portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they struggle with loneliness and inner conflict in an unfamiliar city, yet try to find hope in the beautiful sunset unfolding before their eyes.

The song is included on the album “Chandelier,” released in December 2015, which topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

If you listen to it on your slightly chilly walk home when a sudden pang of loneliness hits, its bittersweet yet warm melody will likely wrap gently around your heart.

It’s a tender cheery anthem that seems to give you a gentle push—“Let’s do our best again tomorrow.”

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Also great for karaoke picks! Classic autumn songs recommended for people in their 30s (31–40)

autumn rainsonā poketto

Sonar Pocket “Autumn Rain” [Lyric Video]

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Sonar Pocket, known for love songs that resonate with many, released a piece in November 2022 that is a lyrical track conjuring vivid scenes of autumn rain.

While their straightforward, heartfelt lyrics are one of their trademarks, this work, with newly written lyrics by Saint Vega, ventures into a fresh mode of expression that paints landscapes through skillful Japanese rhymes.

The sound, evocative of rain-soaked streets and slightly chilly air, further highlights the poignancy of the story.

Many listeners will likely find their hearts moved as they overlay their own experiences onto the song’s wistful reflections on days gone by.

On a chilly autumn night, listening alone in quiet contemplation, it sinks deeply into your heart.

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SaudadePorunogurafiti

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If you’re in your 30s, there’s a good chance you listened to or sang this song a lot.

The lyrics, themed around a bittersweet farewell and nostalgia, match perfectly with the Latin-tinged sound.

Released in September 2000, this track became a huge hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was also featured in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat, so hearing it brings back memories, doesn’t it? It’s the perfect song for karaoke, too.

If everyone sings it together, it’s sure to get the crowd going!

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In conclusion

At karaoke, enjoy a wonderful time with autumn-themed songs that bring back nostalgic memories and offer new discoveries. Finding tracks that perfectly suit those born between 1985 and 1994 will surely become a special moment etched deeply in your heart. Sing your favorite autumn songs, feel the season, and have a great time together!