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

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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] (21–30)

Goodbye, Regretkururi

Quruli – Goodbye Regret

Goodbye Regret Quruli

Quruli is a band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity thanks to its distinctive musicality.

Among their songs is a classic that gently accompanies the slightly wistful air of autumn.

The track portrays a delicate emotional state that quietly bids farewell to regrets about days gone by and tries to look ahead.

Its sparkling piano melody and warm sound seem to softly kindle hope within the sadness.

Released in September 2008 as a commemorative disc for the Kyoto Music Expo, it’s also likely familiar as the song used in House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Later included on the acclaimed album “Tamashii no Yukue,” this piece features a beautiful, singable melody, making it a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire when you want an autumnal song.

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It'll get stained.Chatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Somaru yo” Music Video

I'll be dyed, Chatmonchy

If you’re looking to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood on a chilly autumn night, I recommend a wistful mid-tempo number from Chatmonchy.

Released in November 2008, this song poignantly conveys the loneliness of city nights and the tender ache of stretching yourself to do something unfamiliar.

The gradient of a heart that has lost something precious and is slowly dyed a different color seems to resonate in your chest, carried by Eriko Hashimoto’s aching vocals.

This was the band’s ninth single and marked their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura” and included on the classic album “Kokuhaku” (Confession).

Sing it earnestly at karaoke, and memories of your youth might just come flooding back.

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osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Natori

Natori – Fragrant Olive

Kinmokusei Natori

Singer-songwriter Natori, who shot to fame with the 2022 smash hit “Overdose.” This new track is a jazzy pop tune, perfect for an autumn night.

Sung in a whispery voice, it paints the sudden melancholy that creeps into a humdrum daily life and the complicated feelings toward the “you” by one’s side.

You can almost picture the sweet scent of flowers gently wrapping those restless emotions.

It’s also fun to listen while interpreting the poetically written lyrics in your own way.

Released in August 2023, the song is also included on the album “Gekijou” (Theater).

On a long autumn night, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, why not sing it with an ennui-tinged vibe?

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Reflected at duskKiro Akiyama

Akiyama Kiro - Reflected in the Dusk

Reflected at dusk, Akiyama Kiro

Autumn evenings have a certain wistfulness that makes you long for company, don’t they? This track, released by Kiro Akiyama in August 2019, is the perfect companion for that sentimental mood.

The irresistible, top-tier pop tune woven from buoyant piano and shimmering strings is simply delightful.

In contrast to its dazzling sound, the lyrics sing of lingering feelings for someone unforgettable and the aching struggle not to lose one’s true self.

The song came out when he was gaining attention after being selected for Spotify’s “Early Noise 2019,” and it was later included on the acclaimed album From DROPOUT.

It’s a piece with a curious charm that’s both bittersweet and uplifting—why not take your time singing it on a long autumn night?

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Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me.Hey! Say! JUMP

Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me.

Autumn, clear skies. A breeze blew over me. Hey! Say! JUMP

It’s a pop number that feels as clear and refreshing as an autumn sky, with a touch of bittersweetness.

The song’s true charm lies in its lyrics, which encourage you to face yourself and find the courage to step into the future.

Even as the protagonist is unsettled by their reflection in the window, they eventually look ahead, as if a passing breeze gently pushes them forward—and you can’t help but empathize.

Hey! Say! JUMP’s earnest vocals vividly color that youthful brilliance and hope.

This track is included on the single “Kimi Attraction,” released in October 2015.

It’s the perfect song to listen to when you want to start something new or when you’re feeling a bit uncertain—it’s sure to clear your mind.

Sing it at karaoke, and you’ll probably feel energized for tomorrow.

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OrangeSMAP

Orange – SMAP (Full)

Orange SMAP

One of SMAP’s signature songs, notable for its poignant melody that evokes an autumn evening.

It was released in August 2000 as the B-side to “Lion Heart.” The lyrics, which depict farewells, new encounters, and hope for the future, resonate deeply.

Set against a cityscape bathed in the orange of the setting sun, it portrays the pain of heartbreak and the courage to move forward.

It’s perfect for singing at karaoke when you’re feeling a bit sentimental—a track that fully showcases SMAP’s charm.

Why not sing it on a long autumn night, letting yourself sink into reflective feelings?

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Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Eine Kleine Yonezu Kenshi

A track included on the album “YANKEE.” The title “Eine Kleine” is German for “just an ordinary girl.” My life hadn’t been good at all up to now, but meeting you turned all the sadness and everything else into smiles.

It’s a song about the feelings of such an ordinary girl toward you, and about herself.

The storytelling lyrics are perfect for the artsy autumn season.

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