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Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Pop music writer/editorKEI
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!

Since ancient times, people have gazed up at the night sky filled with stars, letting constellations stir countless thoughts and feelings.

From among the many classic songs perfect for a starry night, here are selections themed around stars or related to them.

Alongside romantic and love songs, there are also tracks that evoke bonds and connections in a broader sense.

Whether you’re looking for songs that suit the night, want to find tracks that mention constellations, or need star-themed tunes everyone can enjoy, these are for you.

Be sure to relax and listen while you gaze at the starry sky.

Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Soul-stirring star songs to listen to with the night sky (61–70)

meteorSayaka Kanda

Meteor / Sayaka Kanda

Ryuusei Kanda Sayaka

This is a song by Sayaka Kanda, who is also well known as a voice actress in the film Frozen.

It was included on her 2011 album LIBERTY.

With her cute singing voice, she sings about romance from a male perspective.

Some listeners may find themselves captivated by that sense of mismatch.

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Stardust SunsetYU-KI

Stardust Sunset

Stardust Sunset YU-KI

This is a gem-like ballad by YUKI that overlays the sparkle of stars scattered across the twilight sky with the dazzling moments of youth.

Released to the world in August 2007 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Papa to Musume no Nanokakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), it marked YUKI’s first tie-in with a TV drama.

The lyrics, sung over a gentle and heartwarming melody, are sure to resonate with anyone who keeps feelings for someone dear tucked away in their heart.

Listen to it while gazing up at the Tanabata night sky, and you’ll find yourself wanting to make a wish upon the stars.

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shooting starMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “Shooting Star” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

Shooting Star Mika Nakashima

A gem-like ballad by Mika Nakashima that sings of feelings for a love that has passed, while gazing at shimmering shooting stars in the night sky.

Many fans praise its beautiful lyrics—sung with a clear, translucent voice—as “so heartrending that words can’t describe it.” Released in November 2009 as her 30th single, the song was also featured in a TV commercial for the housing information service Housemate.

The lyrics, carried by a gentle, warm melody, are sure to resonate deeply with those in long-distance relationships.

If you listen while looking up at the Tanabata night sky, your heart will tighten without you even realizing it.

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Meteor BoyBerryz Kobo

Berryz Kobo “Meteor Boy” (MV)

Ryūsei Boy by Berryz Kobo

This song was used as the ending theme for the anime Inazuma Eleven.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Tsunku♂, who is active as a music producer.

Amid its funky sound, you can sense the essence of various musical genres.

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Sad ConstellationIKU

Sad Constellation

Sad Constellation IKU

This is a song by singer-songwriter IKU.

The slightly Japanese-style sound is lovely.

It’s a heartrending love song that expresses feelings for a precious person who suddenly disappeared.

It was included on the album “You are Where,” released in 2009.

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A street corner where stars fallToshi Itō and Happy & Blue

Star-Falling Street Corner — Toshii Itō and Happy & Blue

At the street corner where stars fall — Toshi Itō and Happy & Blue

Lovers dancing together on a star-studded street corner.

You’ll be captivated by the romantic world spun by Satoshi Ito and Happy & Blue.

Born in the heyday of mood kayō in the 1970s, this work is a timeless classic that has been cherished in snack bars and cabarets.

Set to a light bossa nova rhythm, it vividly portrays two people taking each other’s hands under the moonlight.

Re-released in February 2017, it also captured the hearts of a new generation.

A song to enjoy slowly while gazing at the night sky—recommended for those searching for tracks about constellations or love.

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On a day when stars fallaiko

aiko - "On the Day the Stars Fall" music video

On a day when stars fall by aiko

Under a sky full of stars, this gem of a love ballad by aiko is sung with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

With the starry night as its motif, its delicate lyrics intertwine aching longing and hope, resonating deeply in the heart.

Released in November 2023 as her 44th single, it drew major attention as aiko’s first release marking the 25th anniversary of her debut.

For couples in long-distance relationships or those who can’t easily see someone dear to them, it’s sure to be a song that offers emotional support.

Listen to it with your partner on the night of Tanabata, and, overlaying your feelings with those of Orihime and Hikoboshi, you’ll feel your bond grow even stronger.

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