Summer Songs That Hit in the 2000s | A Look Back at Nostalgic Summer Tunes!

Summer might just be the most exciting season of the year! When you think of summer, you think of outdoor fun like music festivals, the beach, fireworks, barbecues, and road trips.

For students, there’s also the long summer break—there’s no shortage of fun.

And no summer memories are complete without music to lift your spirits even higher.

In this article, we’re focusing on summer songs released in the 2000s and introducing a selection of hit tracks.

Whether you remember those days or aren’t very familiar with music from the 2000s, we hope you enjoy these sparkling summer tunes.

Playlist

Summer Songs That Hit in the 2000s \| A Look Back at Nostalgic Summer Tunes!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME T Paradise Baby Summer Charm
2	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s signature summer song
3	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK's summer blockbuster song
4	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A fiery reggae song by Shonan no Kaze
5	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s commercial song—a refreshing feeling that represents summer
6	boyfriendaiko		A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving
7	summer festivalWhiteberry		A famous song by Whiteberry themed around summer festivals
8	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer love song, with an emotive, richly expressive voice
9	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
10	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE's signature song sold 700,000 copies
11	White BeachHY		A classic that depicts Okinawa’s scenery and the emotions of the seasons
12	King of SummerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids summer mode, a cheerful number
13	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
14	The Sound of WavesImai Miki		A ballad portraying summer memories and a bittersweet love
15	NatsuneGLAY		A moving ballad where summer romance and scenery intertwine
16	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse
17	HANABIHamasaki Ayumi		A poignant classic that captures the end of summer
18	sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories
19	Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE Summer Song Señorita
20	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A refreshing, massive hit song by Porno Graffitti
21	everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA		A gem of a masterpiece that gently envelops the bittersweetness of summer
22	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s bittersweet song about summer love
23	MiracleGReeeeN		A classic song of familial love that portrays summer youth
24	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Get in the mood with summer love songs
25	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The story you don’t know is a masterpiece of a song.
26	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		'Naminori Johnny' is a popular summer song.
27	Summer SongYUI		A coming-of-age song about YUI’s summer
28	LIFEkimaguren		Kimaguren’s signature song, a summer tune rooted in their hometown of Zushi
29	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer song
30	sparklergagaga supi		A bittersweet summer love like a sparkler
31	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's classic summer song 'Music Hour'
32	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		BEGIN’s classic summer song evokes the seas of Okinawa
33	Summer IllusionGARNET CROW		Depicting a poignant love at the end of summer
34	Summer TribeDragon Ash		Dragon Ash summer song, released in July 2000
35	My WayDef Tech		Introduction to Def Tech's My Way
36	Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Classic ‘&’
37	I’ll be thereKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s refreshing summer song “I’ll be there”
38	SONS OF THE SUNAsanami 25		Mabanua 25’s summer track selected for a Pocari Sweat commercial
39	PEACHOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka creates a refreshing summer hit song
40	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		A summery AKB48 song, with sexy swimsuit costumes.
41	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s classic summer song
42	Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya		Aya Matsuura’s summer songs are catchy.
43	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		EXILE TAKAHIRO’s summer hit debut
44	Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE		Burst with ORANGE RANGE’s summer tracks
45	Shanana☆MINMI		MINMI’s new song, the refreshing feeling of summer
46	Summer DreamTōhōshinki		A refreshing dance number that evokes the seas of Okinawa
47	tropical nightRIP SLYME		A summer tune with a mature vibe
48	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Signature songs by BUMP OF CHICKEN
49	CampioneORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s World Cup theme song
50	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A rock band that sings about young people's feelings in a true-to-life way
51	SMILYOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s single SMILY is a bright, happy song
52	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		Summer dusk, soothing music
53	Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU		A song by MEGARYU that sings about summer memories
54	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		“Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is a classic summer song.
55	sparklingaiko		Aiko’s classic that evokes the summer sky
56	Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld		UVERworld's samba-style summer song
57	Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu		A classic baseball cheering song: Sentimental Bus
58	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s signature song about summer memories
59	sunflowerYūsuke		A lovingly encouraging song, warmed by Yusuke Kamiji’s gentle singing voice.
60	Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s summer song is a big hit
61	Summer FestivalWhiteberry		Whiteberry’s classic summer festival song
62	Oh Yeah!arashi		A summer song included on Arashi’s new album “Time”
63	Giri-Giri SurfriderHALCALI		A summer-appropriate HALCALI track whose laid-back vibe is its charm
64	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer party tune
65	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP signature summer song
66	When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu		Yuzu’s summer theme song portrays love and bonds
67	Butterflied flying fishChatto Monchī		Introduction to Chatmonchy’s summer songs
68	Catch The WaveDef Tech		A signature song by Def Tech with Hawaiian reggae
69	That day, over thirty degreesGRAPEVINE		A B-side track by GRAPEVINE, post-rock style
70	Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY		A summer-friendly pop song by JUDY AND MARY
71	HANABIMr.Children		The summer song that is the theme for Code Blue
72	GuaranaSukima Suichi		An intense song by Sukima Switch gives you a push on the back
73	rough runroodo obu mejyaa		“Zassou” by Road of Major, a bright and lively song
74	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s 31st single with a summer theme
75	The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi		Longing for a lovers’ relationship and the desire to be someone who is loved
76	FIREWORKSEXILE		A summer track fusing shamisen and rap tops the Oricon chart
77	marbleOtsuka Ai		A message song to regain confidence
78	Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari		A coming-of-age song that sings about refreshing summer memories
79	ELECTRIC SUMMERBase Ball Bear		Base Ball Bear's classic summer song
80	NatsumiFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song that reminds me of a past summer romance
81	Seaside DriveKobukuro		Kobukuro’s fun driving song
82	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears for You is a song loved by many people.
83	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		A summer song that brings back memories of an old flame
84	Mileage of LoveRAG FAIR		RAG FAIR's summer love hit song
85	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” is a classic summer song from the 2000s.
86	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld’s breezy summer rock
87	summer festivalyuzu		Yuzu’s “Natsu Matsuri” is a nostalgic classic.
88	Under the same skyayaka		An encouraging song among Ayaka’s famous tracks
89	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic summer song
90	OCEANB’z		B’z’s summer song, the theme song for Umizaru.