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Autumn Is for Karaoke!? J‑Pop Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2025]

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
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A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

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!

[Autumn for Karaoke!?] J-POP Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2025] (81–90)

SeptemberMariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi – September [Live Version / 2000 @ Nippon Budokan]

September Mariya Takeuchi

“September” is one of those karaoke numbers you just have to sing at least once in autumn, right? With the success of this song, Mariya Takeuchi won the Newcomer Award at the 21st Japan Record Awards in 1979.

I think many of you already know it as one of her classic hits.

While the music gives off a light and bright vibe, the lyrics depict a love that comes to an end in September.

The image of a lover drifting away and the woman’s state of mind really pierce the heart.

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Moon DropsRUI (Ko Shibasaki)

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Moon Drop RUI (Ko Shibasaki)

This is a song performed by Kou Shibasaki under the name RUI, a character in the film, released as the theme song for the movie “Yomigaeri.” Its grand sound, built on overlapping piano and strings, heightens the poignant emotions portrayed through classical-style lyrics.

A notable feature is the inclusion of the Indian percussion instrument tabla, whose distinctive timbre lends the track a mysterious, floating quality.

The way the arrangement gathers strength toward the chorus makes it a spot where you can really pour your feelings into it when singing at karaoke.

I think it’s important to carefully interpret the lyrics’ meaning and emphasize the worldview they create.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of great songs that are perfect for autumn karaoke—did any of them make you want to give them a try? Just like with seasonal foods and flowers, you naturally want to sing songs that match the season at karaoke, right? The songs featured in this article include timeless favorites as well as newer tracks, so be sure to try singing them!