Top 10 Songs That Are Perfect for 'Momijigari'
Diletta Fabiani
10. Aki, Hare. Boku ni Kaze ga Fuita (Hey! Say! JUMP!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwQs7UYv5c
This mid-tempo pop track becomes melancholic in this piano cover.
9. Akizakura (Yamaguchi Momoe)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HBcy08960
There’s no Japan without enka (a form of traditional Japanese music), so here’s a fall-themed enka song for you!
8. C.O.S.M.O.S. Akizakura (Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ynPdEqjO0
The flower in the title is the same, but the style and tempo are definitely different!
7. Aki no Kaori (Vicke Blanka)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnIyRPclhTo
The fast piano melody resembling wind rustling falling leaves makes it the perfect track for the season.
6. Akikaze no Answer (Flower)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfbQuU7vI4Y
It’s also not Japan without a cute girl band, so here’s the perfect idol track for autumn.
5. Natsu no Owari (Moriyama Naotaro)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwfNuzYmnM
After all, the “end of summer” in the title also marks the beginning of fall.
4. Septembersan (Radwimps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnmqEaiYfUg
Enjoy the live version of this catchy, rocky tune by the super popular Radwimps, who grew to international fame with their music featured in the film Kimi no Na wa (Your Name).
3. すみれSeptember Love (Megamasso ft. Izam)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJ2W-tmyH8
Don’t miss this re-take on a track by Visual Kei pioneers Shazna.
2. The Autumn Song (ELLEGARDEN)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JslTsWIqZA
Let’s speed up the tempo a bit with this cover of a song by ELLEGARDEN, a disbanded rock band. While the band is Japanese, most of their lyrics are in English!
1. Banshuu (GagagaSP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IjbBoH56PE
To conclude, another fast track to spice up your momijigari, “Late Autumn” by punk band GagagaSP.
Don't forget to add your own suggestions in the comments!
