[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (21–30)
You who live on the moonSaucy Dog
A Saucy Dog song that weaves thoughts for the moon floating in the night sky.
Included on the album “Blue Period,” released in October 2019, this track sets a tender melody—like faint moonlight—to lyrics that sing of the aching feelings of lost love.
Shinya Ishihara’s fresh sensibility truly shines.
Its first animated music video also drew attention.
It’s a timeless song that seeps into the heart, perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.
How about gazing up at the moon and letting your thoughts drift to someone dear?
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
Beloved by a wide range of generations and arguably a national superstar, B’z released their 27th single, “Konya Tsuki no Mieru Oka ni,” in 2000.
The song was written as the theme for the hugely popular drama “Beautiful Life: Futari de Ita Hibi,” starring Takuya Kimura and Takako Tokiwa, and for those who remember its heyday, it strongly evokes the drama’s imagery.
It’s a number that conjures up a beautifully full moon—so bright it’s almost dazzling.
MOONLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA has produced numerous hit songs.
This is the ethereal track included on their major-label debut album, IMAGE.
Released in May 1992, it’s truly a hidden gem known to those in the know.
SUGIZO’s delay-drenched arpeggios and the three-beat rhythm paint a scene like moonlight shimmering on the night sea.
The lyrics, depicting a poignant prayer to an unreachable presence—like trying to gather light spilling from your palm—pierce straight to the heart.
The expansive arrangement, enhanced by the sound of violin, deepens the world of the song even further.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, immersing yourself fully in its sonic universe.
moon bathingYorushika
Yorushika is a duo band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.
This track unfolds a quiet, mysterious world as if bathed in moonlight.
Yorushika’s characteristically literary lyrics intertwine with suis’s gentle voice and delicate soundscapes to deeply fill the heart.
You can almost see scenes that capture irreplaceable moments within the passage of time.
Released in October 2023, the song was written as the theme for the animated film “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage.” An ensemble featuring acoustic guitar adds depth to the arrangement.
It’s a perfect song for long autumn nights when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.
Moon on pampas grassRingo Sheena
You’ll be overwhelmed by the dramatic soundscape.
This work is a single released by Ringo Sheena in June 2025.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Hitori de Shinitai.” It’s a cover of the band Appa’s song “Gypsy,” expressing the loneliness of life and the quiet resolve within it over a glamorous yet weighty sonic palette.
On nights when you feel contemplative, why not immerse yourself in this cinematic world of sound?
Two people wet in the moonlightSafe zone
This is a song by Anzen Chitai that portrays the bittersweet love of two people bathed in moonlight.
Koji Tamaki’s soul-stirring vocals beautifully express nostalgia for lost time and deep feelings for a loved one.
Released in March 1988 and also used in a JT commercial, this piece has long been cherished by fans as a classic.
It is included on the album “Anzen Chitai VI: Tsuki ni Nureta Futari,” which reached No.
1 on the Oricon album chart.
A perfect song to listen to alone on a quiet night, recommended for anyone thinking of someone dear.
Even if the moon cannot be seen tonightPorno Graffitti
This song, Even If the Moon Cannot Be Seen Tonight, which also served as the theme song for the hugely popular anime BLEACH’s theatrical film, is PornoGraffitti’s 27th single, released in December 2008.
Rather than a positive image of being bathed in moonlight, it’s a song that says: let’s stay positive by patiently waiting for the moon, hidden behind thick clouds, to peek through the gaps every now and then.