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! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME | play_arrow | Even now, when you say RIP SLYME, this song “Raku…” comes to mind. |
| 2east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | The single “He…” whose lyrics are mostly in English |
| 3east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Speaking of Ketsumeishi’s summer songs, it has to be ‘Natsu no Omoide’… |
| 4east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | Clashes and fusions among four different personalities are a… |
| 5east | boyfriendaiko | play_arrow | A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving |
| 6east | I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s summer love song, with an emotive, richly expressive voice |
| 7east | July 1stHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H” |
| 8east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | Girls who tend to get treated like idols… |
| 9east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Even though they disbanded after a short span of just 10 years since their formation... |
| 10east | White BeachHY | play_arrow | A classic that depicts Okinawa’s scenery and the emotions of the seasons |
| 11east | King of SummerKinKi Kids | play_arrow | From the opening chant, it instantly sweeps you into full-on summer mode... |
| 12east | rainbowFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song |
| 13east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | From the 1990s to the 2000s, girls... |
| 14east | everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA | play_arrow | That indescribable pang of sadness at summer’s end… |
| 15east | Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | The rock band ORANGE RA… from Okinawa |
| 16east | NatsuneGLAY | play_arrow | A moving ballad where summer romance and scenery intertwine |
| 17east | HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse |
| 18east | HANABIHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A poignant classic that captures the end of summer |
| 19east | sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories |
| 20east | Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Porno Graffitti that makes anyone’s heart dance the moment they hear it... |
| 21east | The Sound of WavesImai Miki | play_arrow | Miki Imai released in August 2001... |
| 22east | Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | A song that expresses a wistful love that colors summer memories... |
| 23east | MiracleGReeeeN | play_arrow | Speaking of summer, it’s all about youth—and it’s become a staple at the Summer Koshien as well... |
| 24east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A staple of summer and also a love song... |
| 25east | Summer SongYUI | play_arrow | By the singer-songwriter YUI, … |
| 26east | Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Classic ‘&’ |
| 27east | Summer TribeDragon Ash | play_arrow | This song, which makes you feel the energy of summer, sing— |
| 28east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | Idol Renaissance, ClariS, and others, sa… |
| 29east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Mr. Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars, so... |
| 30east | LIFEkimaguren | play_arrow | A music unit from Zushi City in Kanagawa Prefecture... |
| 31east | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | An image suggesting ORANGE RANGE as a summer band… |
| 32east | sparklergagaga supi | play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love, mirrored in the fleeting fragility of sparklers. |
| 33east | Music HourPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Pornograffitti was a three-member band in 2000… |
| 34east | Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN | play_arrow | It’s a classic by BEGIN and has become a summer staple… |
| 35east | Summer IllusionGARNET CROW | play_arrow | This song, filled with bittersweet memories of love, the end of summer... |
| 36east | SONS OF THE SUNAsanami 25 | play_arrow | A mixture band formed in Yokosuka, Kanagawa… |
| 37east | Summer DreamTōhōshinki | play_arrow | I can picture Okinawa’s dazzling sunshine and blue sea… |
| 38east | My WayDef Tech | play_arrow | “My Way” is by Shen, who grew up in Hawaii... |
| 39east | PEACHOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka creates a refreshing summer hit song |
| 40east | Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME | play_arrow | Summer dusk, soothing music |
| 41east | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 | play_arrow | Among AKB48’s songs, I think this one is the ultimate “summer” track… |
| 42east | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | The smash-hit drama “For You in Full Blossom ~ Ikemen Paradise …” |
| 43east | Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | Captivating many fans under the nickname “Ayaya”… |
| 44east | SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE | play_arrow | EXILE TAKAHIRO’s summer hit debut |
| 45east | Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A flagship band of mixture rock, a classic summer song |
| 46east | Shanana☆MINMI | play_arrow | Music based on reggae that incorporates R&B and soca... |
| 47east | tropical nightRIP SLYME | play_arrow | RIP SLYME was relea… in July 2007 |
| 48east | marbleOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | It helps you regain the confidence and radiance you’re prone to losing... |
| 49east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | ‘Astronomical Observation’ was released in 2001… |
| 50east | CampioneORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | An exhilarating song by a five-member band cheering on soccer |
| 51east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | A rock band that sings about young people's feelings in a true-to-life way |
| 52east | I’ll be thereKōda Kumi | play_arrow | I can feel the refreshing vibe of summer in Kumi Koda’s songs. |
| 53east | SMILYOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | “SMILY” was released in 2005 and… |
| 54east | Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU | play_arrow | They went on hiatus in 2014, and currently the members… |
| 55east | Feeling great!!mihimaru GT | play_arrow | Data-wise, it achieved million-seller status as a 'chaku-uta' (ringtone). |
| 56east | Butterflied flying fishChatto Monchī | play_arrow | The popular girls’ band formed in 2000, Cha… |
| 57east | sparklingaiko | play_arrow | Aiko’s classic that evokes the summer sky |
| 58east | GuaranaSukima Suichi | play_arrow | An intense song by Sukima Switch gives you a push on the back |
| 59east | Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld | play_arrow | Distinctive for its samba-style rhythm and Latin hues... |
| 60east | Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu | play_arrow | This song by Sentimental Bus brings back memories of summer in high school... |
| 61east | planetariumOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Otsuka, who is active as a singer-songwriter… |
| 62east | sunflowerYūsuke | play_arrow | A lovingly encouraging song, warmed by Yusuke Kamiji’s gentle singing voice. |
| 63east | FIREWORKSEXILE | play_arrow | Like a grand firework scorching the night sky, those who listen... |
| 64east | Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings about refreshing summer memories |
| 65east | Summer FestivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | In 2000, the girl band Whitebe… |
| 66east | Oh Yeah!arashi | play_arrow | A summer song included on Arashi’s new album “Time” |
| 67east | Giri-Giri SurfriderHALCALI | play_arrow | “Giri-Giri Surfrider” is HALCA… |
| 68east | Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Melodic hardcore, electropop… |
| 69east | BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP | play_arrow | The idol group SMAP, which epitomized the Heisei era, … |
| 70east | When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu | play_arrow | This yuzu song, which expresses the brilliance and hope of summer. War… |
| 71east | Catch The WaveDef Tech | play_arrow | It’s one of Def Tech’s signature songs. They… |
| 72east | That day, over thirty degreesGRAPEVINE | play_arrow | GRAPEVINE's “That day, over thirty degrees…” |
| 73east | Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY's summer song Lucky Pool |
| 74east | HANABIMr.Children | play_arrow | The TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor... |
| 75east | rough runroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | The four-piece rock band, Road of Major... |
| 76east | ultra soulB’z | play_arrow | At the forefront of J-POP since their 1988 debut… |
| 77east | Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | Morning..., which was released in early summer of 2000 |
| 78east | The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi | play_arrow | When you listen to this song, a lover everyone envies... |
| 79east | ELECTRIC SUMMERBase Ball Bear | play_arrow | Like Base Ball Bear’s summer songs and… |
| 80east | I can see you againKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” is a classic summer song from the 2000s. |
| 81east | NatsumiFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS and others... |
| 82east | Seaside DriveKobukuro | play_arrow | Kobukuro’s song “Shiosai Drive” is 8... |
| 83east | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who debuted in 1999... |
| 84east | The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | Second album “Crossing Many Rivers and Liv…” |
| 85east | Mileage of LoveRAG FAIR | play_arrow | RA, which debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon charts… |
| 86east | SHAMROCKUVERworld | play_arrow | A heart-stirring, passionate message and a powerful s... |
| 87east | summer festivalyuzu | play_arrow | They made their debut in 1988 with the mini-album “Yuzuman,” and... |
| 88east | Under the same skyayaka | play_arrow | With extraordinary vocal ability, they are highly popular across generations... |
| 89east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | In Japan’s rock scene, when it comes to summer, it’s absolutely... |
| 90east | OCEANB’z | play_arrow | The drama “Umizaru EVOLU...” |


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