[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] Classic tracks about the moon: songs to hear under the full moon and moonlight (51–60)
Crescent Moon FantasySOARA / Sora Ohara (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga), Morito Arihara (CV: Yuki Ono), Soji Kagurazaka (CV: Makoto Furukawa), Ren Munakata (CV: Taishi Murata), Nozomu Nanase (CV: Chiharu Sawashiro)
It’s a moving song by the 2.
5D unit SOARA that unfolds from gentle piano tones into a grand band sound.
Fans have praised it as “the pinnacle of coming-of-age ballads.” The lyrics brilliantly liken their incomplete selves to the moon in the night sky, vowing to grow and meet again someday.
The track is included on the single ALIVE SOARA Kachou Fuugetsu “Moon” Edition, released in November 2016.
There’s also a lovely story that when Yuki Ono, who plays Morito Arihara, was singing this song, the moon actually appeared from behind the clouds.
It’s the kind of song that will quietly warm your heart on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who’s far away.
Praying to the MoonGLAY
This is an early GLAY song with a striking guitar intro.
Though rough around the edges, it really shines live and used to be performed often.
At the band’s request, DEAD END’s Masafumi Minato played drums on the recording.
The lyrics capture the charm of early GLAY, making it a beautiful track.
MoonKeisuke Kuwata
Released in 1994, Tsuki (Moon) is Keisuke Kuwata’s fourth single under his solo name.
Unlike his band work, his solo material is acoustic, and its lyrics carry a literary darkness.
The piece strongly reflects the influence of his mother, who passed away during its production.
Crescent Moon and MeAkino Arai
This is a song by Akino Arai that envelops you in a fantastical soundscape and a clear, translucent voice.
It captures casual phone conversations with a lover and memories of days that once shone.
Holding those gleaming memories close, the protagonist quietly comes to accept a lost love.
Many listeners will feel their hearts tighten at the poignant scene of her speaking to the slender moon in the night sky: “Are you lonely too?” This piece is one track included on the best-of album Sora no Mori, released in August 1997.
It’s the perfect number for a quiet night alone, when you want to gently revisit beautiful memories.
Its delicate melody may resonate softly in your heart.
[Moon Songs Feature] Timeless songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (61–70)
A full moon that only blooms at nightONE OK ROCK
Now one of Japan’s leading loud rock bands, ONE OK ROCK.
This song is a straightforward rock tune that’s very much their style.
While “the moon” is often sung about with a negative connotation, in this track it’s portrayed positively as a light that illuminates the path ahead.
Moon CryingKumi Koda
Kumi Koda’s 40th single.
She also wrote the lyrics, which she says came to her after gazing up at the beautiful moon one night.
The song gently conveys a mature woman’s feelings about a finished love.
It suits her rich, husky voice perfectly, and you can almost see the moon’s beauty before your eyes.
Wish of the Crescent Moon&TEAM
This is an &TEAM ballad that entrusts their gratitude to fans and their promise for the future to a crescent moon twinkling in the winter night sky.
It’s the first time the members took part in the production, and their straightforward feelings—seeing their fans as the light that illuminates their path in the darkness—resonate over a gentle piano melody.
The song is included on the album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024.
A special video, akin to a love letter to fans, was also created, and with over 490,000 copies sold in its first week, the release truly stands as a testament to the bond between the group and their fans.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to on nights when you feel grateful for someone special, or when you want to be wrapped in tender vocals.