Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

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: moving star songs to listen to with the night sky (31–40)

M87Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – M87

M87 Kenshi Yonezu

This song was written as the theme for the film Shin Ultraman.

The title M Hachijū-Nana refers to the galaxy M87, visible in the direction of the constellation Virgo, and the lyrics also sing about the sparkle of stars, making it a perfect fit for the theme of stars.

It’s crafted with the mysterious atmosphere characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu’s music, allowing listeners to feel the grandeur and beauty of a galaxy made up of countless stars.

Raise the rankinglower

SubaruShinji Tanimura

Subaru (Shinji Tanimura)

Shinji Subaritani-mura

“Subaru” is the name of a star in the constellation Taurus.

The song tells that no matter how troubled you are or how dark the path you walk, there is always a guiding light.

Its grand musical style, powerful vocals, and lyrics that convey the beauty of the Japanese language all create a wonderfully pure resonance.

Raise the rankinglower

Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Dawn Meteor Shower” / Yoake no Ryūseigun – Music Video

Shooting Stars at Dawn SCANDAL

Used as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie: XY – Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction,” this track sings about the bonds between friends.

The music video, featuring four female members joyfully performing, also matches that worldview perfectly.

Raise the rankinglower

If I Could Become a StarMr.Children

If I Could Become a Star / MR.CHILDREN CONCERT TOUR POPSAURUS 2001

If I Could Become a Star by Mr.Children

The lyrics express a positive resolve: even though it’s lonely to be separated from someone important, I’ll keep moving forward for my dreams.

It’s a song by the nationally beloved rock band Mr.

Children, included on their second album, Kind of Love, released in 1992.

They had been performing it since their amateur days, and it remains a beloved classic among fans.

Raise the rankinglower

Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

Chijō no Hoshi by Miyuki Nakajima

The lyrics are outstanding, blending vast cosmic and mythological realms with natural phenomena and everyday scenes on Earth.

From a perspective as if gazing down from space, they sharply critique the state of the world and sound a warning to the stars below, yet depict it all poetically without becoming preachy.

Raise the rankinglower

Masterpieces That Sing of the Stars: Star Songs (41–50) that Resonate with the Heart, Perfect for Listening Under the Night Sky

Poem of the StarsMILLEA

[MILLEA] “Poem of the Stars” Music Video

Star Poem MILLEA

If you’re looking for a soothing, encouraging star-themed song, I recommend “Hoshi no Uta” (“Poem of the Stars”).

It’s a track from the album of the same name released in 2016 by Mireia, a Sapporo-born singer who debuted in 2015.

This beautiful number is a collaboration featuring the starry sky of Achi Village in Nagano—often called the best stargazing spot in Japan—and the shadow play troupe Kakashiza.

Be sure to watch the visuals as you listen.

Mirei’s warm, embracing vocals and lyrics will gently ease feelings of longing and hardship.

Raise the rankinglower

Albireogood-for-nothing

Rokudenashi “Albireo” / Rokudenashi – Albireo [Official Music Video]

Albireo good-for-nothing

This song expresses a bittersweet love, likened to the double star in Cygnus.

A September 2024 work by Rokudenashi and NayutalieN, it captures the fragility of someone who feels both near and far through a clear, airy vocal and a pop sound.

Released as a digital single with a music video premiering the same day, it’s accompanied by mystical illustrations by Y_Y that deepen the world of the piece.

A track that gently supports anyone suffering from unrequited love.

Why not listen quietly while gazing up at the night sky?

Raise the rankinglower