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] (21–30)
Sumire September LoveSHAZNA
A perfect song for autumn, capturing the bittersweet memories of love.
You can feel the protagonist’s heartbeat on a September day when they fall in love.
Against the backdrop of a city at dusk, the two lovers dance as if in a scene from a movie.
SHAZNA’s vocals beautifully express the sweet, aching feelings of romance.
Released in 1997, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and became a major hit, selling 670,000 copies.
It is also included on the album “GOLD SUN AND SILVER MOON.” If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s perfect for a long autumn night.
Highly recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to reminisce about past romances.
Lose yourself in those sweet-and-sour memories of love and sing to your heart’s content!
SaudadePorno Graffitti
Released as Porno Graffitti’s 4th single, it was used as the commercial song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat.
The title “Saudade” is Portuguese for feelings like “melancholy” and “painful memories.” The song is about parting—something everyone faces sooner or later.
Singing it in autumn seems to bring out even more emotion.
In the music video, the members wear special makeup to appear as elderly people.
[Autumn is for Karaoke!?] J-Pop Autumn Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke [2025] (31–40)
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
Released as Southern All Stars’ 44th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the “Mirai Nikki III” segment on TBS’s ‘U-nan no Hontoko!’.
In the music video, a boy and a girl’s budding romance is portrayed, with the band members appearing as angels of music.
Since the song reminisces about a summer romance, it might feel just right to sing it in the fall.
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifabric
Osmanthus blooms with small, charming orange flowers and a sweet, pleasant fragrance in autumn.
This song captures the flutter in the chest stirred by the scent of osmanthus.
As the third release in a series of singles themed around the four seasons, it was created with autumn as its motif.
The sound—lively enough to evoke the subtle unrest inspired by the osmanthus aroma—paints a scene distinct from the wistful melancholy often associated with autumn.
pedestrian overpassNogizaka46
This song by Nogizaka46 is a moving piece themed around life’s choices and taking a step toward the future.
Through the image of a protagonist hesitating over whether to cross a pedestrian bridge in the season of cold, wintry winds, it portrays the emotional wavering that accompanies decisions.
Katsuhiko Sugiyama’s melody and Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics blend beautifully, resulting in a delicate and touching work.
Released on December 11, 2024, the track features Sakura Endo as the center, and among fans it’s been talked about as a possible answer song to “Kikkake.” It’s a perfect song for those standing at a crossroads in life or considering a new challenge.
deep forestDo As Infinity
Since their 2008 reunion, Do As Infinity—a male-female rock duo—has been actively performing live, both in Japan and overseas.
Their 10th single, Deep Forest, released as the third installment of their three-month consecutive single releases in 2001, was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Inuyasha.
Its melody, which conveys depth and melancholy that aligns with the lyrical worldview, is perfect for the sentimental season of autumn.
With its low key and relaxed tempo, it’s also a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire.
The Last RainEXILE ATSUSHI
EXILE ATSUSHI, a singer known for his cool looks and sweet vocals who also shines as a member of EXILE.
His cover of “Saigo no Ame,” a song also famous as a huge hit single by Yasushi Nakanishi, has been covered not only by EXILE ATSUSHI but by many other artists as well.
Its heartrending lyrics and melody resonate with the sentimental season of autumn, tightening the chest.
Because it’s a song widely known across generations, it’s an enduring classic that will captivate anyone at karaoke.