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	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE's signature song sold 700,000 copies
6	summer festivalWhiteberry		A famous song by Whiteberry themed around summer festivals
7	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s commercial song—a refreshing feeling that represents summer
8	boyfriendaiko		A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving
9	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
10	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
11	The Sound of WavesImai Miki		A ballad portraying summer memories and a bittersweet love
12	White BeachHY		A classic that depicts Okinawa’s scenery and the emotions of the seasons
13	King of SummerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids summer mode, a cheerful number
14	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
15	Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE Summer Song Señorita
16	NatsuneGLAY		A moving ballad where summer romance and scenery intertwine
17	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse
18	HANABIHamasaki Ayumi		A poignant classic that captures the end of summer
19	sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories
20	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A refreshing, massive hit song by Porno Graffitti
21	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s bittersweet song about summer love
22	everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA		A gem of a masterpiece that gently envelops the bittersweetness of summer
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	Summer IllusionGARNET CROW		Depicting a poignant love at the end of summer
26	Summer TribeDragon Ash		Dragon Ash summer song, released in July 2000
27	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		'Naminori Johnny' is a popular summer song.
28	Summer SongYUI		A coming-of-age song about YUI’s summer
29	LIFEkimaguren		Kimaguren’s signature song, a summer tune rooted in their hometown of Zushi
30	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer song
31	sparklergagaga supi		A bittersweet summer love like a sparkler
32	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's classic summer song 'Music Hour'
33	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		BEGIN’s classic summer song evokes the seas of Okinawa
34	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The story you don’t know is a masterpiece of a song.
35	Shanana☆MINMI		MINMI’s new song, the refreshing feeling of summer
36	My WayDef Tech		Introduction to Def Tech's My Way
37	I’ll be thereKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s refreshing summer song “I’ll be there”
38	SMILYOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s single SMILY is a bright, happy song
39	PEACHOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka creates a refreshing summer hit song
40	Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld		UVERworld's samba-style summer song
41	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		A summery AKB48 song, with sexy swimsuit costumes.
42	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s classic summer song
43	Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya		Aya Matsuura’s summer songs are catchy.
44	Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU		A song by MEGARYU that sings about summer memories
45	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		EXILE TAKAHIRO’s summer hit debut
46	Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE		Burst with ORANGE RANGE’s summer tracks
47	Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu		A classic baseball cheering song: Sentimental Bus
48	tropical nightRIP SLYME		A summer tune with a mature vibe
49	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Signature songs by BUMP OF CHICKEN
50	CampioneORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s World Cup theme song
51	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A rock band that sings about young people's feelings in a true-to-life way
52	SONS OF THE SUNAsanami 25		Mabanua 25’s summer track selected for a Pocari Sweat commercial
53	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		“Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is a classic summer song.
54	Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Classic ‘&’
55	Summer DreamTōhōshinki		A refreshing dance number that evokes the seas of Okinawa
56	Giri-Giri SurfriderHALCALI		A summer-appropriate HALCALI track whose laid-back vibe is its charm
57	When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu		Yuzu’s summer theme song portrays love and bonds
58	sparklingaiko		Aiko’s classic that evokes the summer sky
59	GuaranaSukima Suichi		An intense song by Sukima Switch gives you a push on the back
60	rough runroodo obu mejyaa		“Zassou” by Road of Major, a bright and lively song
61	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		Summer dusk, soothing music
62	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s signature song about summer memories
63	sunflowerYūsuke		A lovingly encouraging song, warmed by Yusuke Kamiji’s gentle singing voice.
64	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s 31st single with a summer theme
65	Summer FestivalWhiteberry		Whiteberry’s classic summer festival song
66	Oh Yeah!arashi		A summer song included on Arashi’s new album “Time”
67	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer party tune
68	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP signature summer song
69	Butterflied flying fishChatto Monchī		Introduction to Chatmonchy’s summer songs
70	Catch The WaveDef Tech		A signature song by Def Tech with Hawaiian reggae
71	That day, over thirty degreesGRAPEVINE		A B-side track by GRAPEVINE, post-rock style
72	Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY		A summer-friendly pop song by JUDY AND MARY
73	HANABIMr.Children		The summer song that is the theme for Code Blue
74	Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s summer song is a big hit
75	The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi		Longing for a lovers’ relationship and the desire to be someone who is loved
76	Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari		A coming-of-age song that sings about refreshing summer memories
77	ELECTRIC SUMMERBase Ball Bear		Base Ball Bear's classic summer song
78	Seaside DriveKobukuro		Kobukuro’s fun driving song
79	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		A summer song that brings back memories of an old flame
80	FIREWORKSEXILE		A summer track fusing shamisen and rap tops the Oricon chart
81	marbleOtsuka Ai		A message song to regain confidence
82	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” is a classic summer song from the 2000s.
83	summer festivalyuzu		Yuzu’s “Natsu Matsuri” is a nostalgic classic.
84	NatsumiFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song that reminds me of a past summer romance
85	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears for You is a song loved by many people.
86	OCEANB’z		B’z’s summer song, the theme song for Umizaru.
87	Mileage of LoveRAG FAIR		RAG FAIR's summer love hit song
88	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld’s breezy summer rock
89	Under the same skyayaka		An encouraging song among Ayaka’s famous tracks
90	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic summer song