Autumn Is for Karaoke!? J‑Pop Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2025]
When we think of autumn, there are so many “autumns” to enjoy—autumn for eating, autumn for sports, autumn for reading, and more! Of course, autumn for music is one of them too, and maybe even an autumn for karaoke wouldn’t be a bad idea! There’s no set season for karaoke, but it’s fun to choose songs that match the time of year.
In this article, we’ve picked songs that are perfect for autumn—tunes that evoke a sense of nostalgia, as well as songs themed around autumn flowers and the moon.
The top 10 feature popular autumn songs released in recent years, and in the latter half we’ll dive into plenty of classic autumn hits from past decades.
There are lots of tracks that are perfect for the season, so be sure to use this as a reference when choosing songs for your autumn karaoke!
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[Autumn for Karaoke!?] J-POP Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2025] (71–80)
moon bathingYorushika
A song that showcases the unique world of Yorushika’s lyrics.
It portrays time passing slowly, as if bathed in moonlight, and explores themes of loneliness and self-discovery within a tranquil atmosphere.
Released in October 2023, it was also used as the theme song for the feature anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.
The anime’s theme of exploring the unknown is impressively reflected in the track.
The world woven by suis’s translucent vocals and n-buna’s meticulously crafted composition creates an emotional mood for autumn karaoke.
Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in lyrics that resonate with the heart.
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
A song that likens the autumn flower cosmos to a forbidden lover.
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Togetsukyo ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki
This masterpiece features a beautiful melody that evokes the charm of Kyoto and resonates in the heart.
The bittersweet feeling of longing for someone far away is expressed through Mai Kuraki’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in April 2017, the song is also known as the theme for Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.
It was the 21st theme song Mai Kuraki performed for the Detective Conan series, earning a Guinness World Record.
With its calm, mellow atmosphere, it’s perfect for long autumn nights.
It’s also recommended to sing it at karaoke while thinking of someone special.
Embraced by the wintry windKyoko Koizumi
A signature song by Kyoko Koizumi that evokes the arrival of autumn.
The lyrics, sung amid a chill wind, poignantly convey the ache of unrequited love.
Released in November 1986, the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Woman.” Written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE and recorded in Los Angeles, it beautifully expresses the yearning that begins the moment one falls in love and the sorrow of feelings that won’t reach their destination.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, letting you savor the atmosphere of autumn.
cosmos (flower)Momoe Yamaguchi
A song produced by Masashi Sada about a daughter getting married and leaving home, thinking of her mother.
At first, even Momoe Yamaguchi herself didn’t quite connect with this marriage-themed song, but she reportedly said that she finally understood its meaning when she got married.
Despite being about the joyful event of marriage, the melody carries a wistful tone—perhaps reflecting the loneliness that comes from parting with the mother who raised her.
Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito
A song by Kazuyoshi Saito that has been covered and embraced by many artists, including Bank Band and Tamio Okuda.
The delicate tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s unadorned vocals resonate with the bittersweet mood of autumn.
The lovely love melody sung by Kazuyoshi Saito, a true troubadour, really touches the heart.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing like a wandering street performer with a guitar in hand during autumn’s perfectly temperate weather—not too hot, not too cold.
The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda
Released as Seiko Matsuda’s 7th single, it was used as the commercial song for Glico’s “Pocky,” in which she appeared.
The track was created because Muneo Wakamatsu, a director at CBS/Sony, loved Tatsuo Hori’s novel The Wind Has Risen.
Please sing it with a gentle, heartfelt touch.