Classic nostalgic summer hits from the ’80s. A roundup of summer songs.

80s songs—nostalgic for those who lived through the era in real time, and increasingly popular among younger listeners as a fresh sound.

Many people have become captivated by their vividness that triggers instant flashbacks and their glittering production, haven’t they?

In this article, we’re focusing on “summer songs” from the 80s!

We’ve gathered popular tracks with rich soundscapes that are loved across generations.

Enjoy a wonderful summer with timeless classics that never lose their shine, no matter how times change!

Playlist

Classic nostalgic summer hits from the ’80s. A roundup of summer songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		Puri Puri became popular for their classic summer hit.
2	Two People’s Summer Story: Never Ending SummerSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		The summer classic 'Dragon's Eye' is a big hit.
3	Harmony at the End of SummerInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai		A legendary duet by Koji Tamaki and Yosui Inoue
4	Chaco’s Seaside StorySazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic song with a nostalgic Showa-era vibe
5	Season in the SunTUBE		A refreshing summer youth song, a classic by TUBE.
6	Goodbye OceanSugiyama Kiyotaka		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet love at the end of summer.
7	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Shiseido commercial song 'Megumi no Hito' passionately sings of summer love.
8	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic that lets you feel the summer breeze
9	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		A classic song distinguished by guitar sounds that distill the essence of summer in the ’80s.
10	Summer MirageWada Kanako		A bittersweet summer love melody from the '80s
11	Southern WindNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s iconic 80s hit, a sensuous summer song
12	The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s summer song “Natsu no Tobira” became a hit.
13	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		A great song by Eiichi Ohtaki, used in numerous commercials.
14	The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki sings of a summer farewell in his debut solo single.
15	Heart-throbbing for you. — A Fickle Vacation —Yellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s summer song “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun” is popular.
16	The High-Class Mermaid of the ShoreKoizumi Kyoko		A summer love song, a classic by Kyoko Koizumi
17	You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko		Meiko-san’s Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango
18	Summer CandlesAnri		Anri’s classic that portrays summer scenes and deep affection
19	Last Summer WhisperAnri		Introduction to classic songs that evoke the end of summer
20	summer vacationyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic summer song depicts scenes of Kagoshima.
21	SUMMER SUSPICIONSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Kyosuke Sugiyama’s classic song that depicts a summer romance
22	High-Pressure GirlYamashita Tatsuro		A classic with a pleasant melody that colors the summer
23	Summer HornsInagaki Junichi		A single by Junichi Inagaki that depicts summer romance
24	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		Anri’s summer classic that breezily sings about the pain of love.
25	SUMMER DREAMTUBE		A refreshing summer song that evokes the feeling of the summer sea
26	Summer-colored Unrequited LoveKikuchi Momoko		Summer love, Momoko Kikuchi’s classic hit!
27	Shinin’ On-kun is sad.rukku		The classic song by the 80s rock band LOOK
28	Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage		Yuko Ishikawa and Chage’s classic song “Futari no Airando” (Our Love Island)
29	Return To MyselfHamada Mari		Mari’s summer classic: a fusion of metal and freshness
30	South Wind – SOUTH WIND –Ōta Hiromi		A refreshing summer song: Hiromi Ohta’s “Minamikaze” (South Wind)
31	You are 1000%.1986 omega toraibu		Omega Tribe’s classic song “Kimi wa 1000%”
32	Summer Dayofukōsu		A nostalgic summer song with an 80s sound
33	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		Summer classic 'Ah, Summer Vacation,' a seaside romance
34	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Love affairs in Shonan, the classic song by Naoko Ken
35	EscapeInagaki Junichi		A mature summer classic and a thrilling Yokohama Rubber commercial
36	Riverside HotelInoue Yosui		An 80s drama theme song, a bewitching, mature love song
37	DIVE INTO YOUR BODYTM NETWORK		Eurobeat signature song, feverish sound
38	Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance
39	SOMEDAYSano Motoharu		A youth anthem becomes a massive hit with its re-release
40	LOVELAND, ISLANDYamashita Tatsuro		The appeal of summer songs and the vibe of the ’80s
41	WaveKadamatsu Toshiki		An '80s ballad that evokes the end of summer
42	Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko		Kumiko Yamashita’s passionate summer song
43	240 Million Eyes -Exotic Japan-Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s classic song “240 Million Eyes”
44	Your heart is marine blue.Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Kyotaka Sugiyama’s classic that sings of summer love in the ’80s
45	miragekurisutaru kingu		“Mirage” is a masterpiece that expresses a summer romance.
46	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Yu Hayami’s signature song “Nancy in Summer Colors” sings about the wavering of love.
47	Shake Hip!kome kome CLUB		A hot Kome Kome Club hit of the summer
48	Midsummer RainREBECCA		Rebecca's steamy, emotional summer track
49	Shiori’s ThemeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic 'Itoshi no Ellie' — summer youth
50	Monroe WalkMinami Yoshitaka		Yoshitaka Minami’s Summer Love, covered by Hiromi Go
51	Runnerbakufū suranpu		One of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs, a passionate anthem of youth.
52	Right now, you’re shining brightlySaitō Tetsuo		Tetsuo Saitō’s 1980s single, the song from Mikako Miyazaki’s commercial
53	The long nights of AugustTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's summer classic 'The Long Night of August'
54	Lonely Tropical FishWink		A wistful summer song about waiting for a man at the pool
55	Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet summer memory of youth, a classic by Seiko Matsuda
56	hurricaneShaneruzu		The massive hit single by the band Chanels, with 80s-style chorus
57	light blue wagonhaifaisetto		A song that evokes nostalgia on a summer drive
58	Summer BeachOkada Yukiko		Yukiko Okada’s summer-colored masterpiece single
59	The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko		Seiko debut single, Summer Radiance
60	Morning of the PegasusIgarashi Hiroaki		A summer heartbreak song, moving forward with Pegasus
61	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s summer classic “Odoroyo, Fish”
62	Women Who Fall in Love in SummerOhnuki Taeko		A bossa nova song that evokes the languor of summer
63	Hold OnSugi Mari		A beautiful ballad by Mari Sugi, a male singer
64	Summer HeroineKawai Naoko		Kawai Naoko’s summer classics and hit songs
65	Rainy WednesdayOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s summer classic, a piece of music brimming with emotion.
66	Farewell… summerTahara Toshihiko		Toshi-chan’s classic summer song wins the Grand Prize
67	Morning GloryTakeuchi Mariya		Tatsuro Yamashita’s bright city pop song “Morning Glory”
68	A new face you might love to hateYoshikawa Koji		An iconic song from the ’80s, a passionate anthem that colors youth
69	SparkleTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s iconic summer song from the ’80s
70	DANG DANGMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's 'DANG DANG' is a song about heartbreak and the sea.
71	Ocean SideKikuchi Momoko		Kikuchi Momoko’s debut song, a liberating summer classic
72	Ride On TimeYamashita Tatsuro		The city pop classic “RIDE ON TIME.”
73	Karen in LoveOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s refreshing summer rock song
74	Seychelles sunsetMatsuda Seiko		A summer ballad from a classic 1983 album
75	Miami 5 a.m.Matsuda Seiko		Introduction to Seiko Matsuda’s signature city pop songs
76	“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Koji		Kōji Kikkawa’s classic song that portrays a summer farewell
77	Summer Time MachineKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi's Song of Summer Memories and Growth
78	Women Who Fall in Love in SummerOhnuki Taeko		Taeko Onuki’s urban 1980s love songs
79	MERRY X’MAS IN SUMMERKUWATA BAND		A fresh romantic song that fuses Christmas with summer
80	Nagisa’s ‘…..’ushiroyubi-sasaregumi		An '80s idol summer song expressing the fleeting nature of youth
81	Lovers in Marine BlueKojima Misan		City pop by Mishiru Kojima depicting a summer beach
82	Ever-Summer GirlKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s summer love song
83	Summer RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Tokunaga Hideaki’s bittersweet summer love song
84	Remember Summer DaysAnri		Anri’s classic that recalls summer by the autumn seaside
85	Cinderella SummerIshikawa Yuko		Yuko Ishikawa’s summer love song
86	Summer in Shangri-LaKawai Sonoko		A nostalgic summer love with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, a track from Sonoko Kawai’s 1987 album
87	A Second in MidsummerKondō Masahiko		Matchi’s hit song “Midsummer’s One Second” ranks No. 1
88	The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai		Nostalgic summer memories woven by Koji Tamaki’s singing voice
89	Marina’s SummerWatanabe Marina		Onyanko Club Member’s Summer Love Song
90	I can’t sing Love BalladeShimizu Kojiro		Kojiro Shimizu, from Harajuku in the ’80s to idol singer
91	Side seat only for summer vacationWatanabe Marina		A summer song depicting the parting of Marina Watanabe
92	Kanna Route 8Matsutōya Yumi		The canna flowers in the median strip and the sense of freedom while driving