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	Two People’s Summer Story: Never Ending SummerSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		The summer classic 'Dragon's Eye' is a big hit.
2	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		Puri Puri became popular for their classic summer 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	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		Hearing the striking guitar cutting in the intro…
9	Summer MirageWada Kanako		A bittersweet summer love melody from the '80s
10	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic that lets you feel the summer breeze
11	The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki sings of a summer farewell in his debut solo single.
12	Southern WindNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s iconic 80s hit, a sensuous summer song
13	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		A great song by Eiichi Ohtaki, used in numerous commercials.
14	Heart-throbbing for you. — A Fickle Vacation —Yellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s summer song “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun” is popular.
15	The High-Class Mermaid of the ShoreKoizumi Kyoko		A summer love song, a classic by Kyoko Koizumi
16	You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko		Meiko-san’s Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango
17	The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s summer song “Natsu no Tobira” became a hit.
18	Summer CandlesAnri		Anri’s classic that portrays summer scenes and deep affection
19	Last Summer WhisperAnri		That indescribable tinge of melancholy at summer’s end…
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	Summer-colored Unrequited LoveKikuchi Momoko		Summer love, Momoko Kikuchi’s classic hit!
25	SUMMER DREAMTUBE		A refreshing summer song that evokes the feeling of the summer sea
26	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		Anri’s summer classic that breezily sings about the pain of love.
27	Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage		Yuko Ishikawa and Chage’s classic song “Futari no Airando” (Our Love Island)
28	Your heart is marine blue.Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		A sleek, urban sound that, in an instant...
29	Shinin’ On-kun is sad.rukku		The classic song by the 80s rock band LOOK
30	EscapeInagaki Junichi		A mature summer classic and a thrilling Yokohama Rubber commercial
31	South Wind – SOUTH WIND –Ōta Hiromi		A refreshing summer song: Hiromi Ohta’s “Minamikaze” (South Wind)
32	You are 1000%.1986 omega toraibu		Omega Tribe’s classic song “Kimi wa 1000%”
33	Summer Dayofukōsu		A nostalgic summer song with an 80s sound
34	WaveKadamatsu Toshiki		An '80s ballad that evokes the end of summer
35	DIVE INTO YOUR BODYTM NETWORK		Eurobeat signature song, feverish sound
36	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		Summer classic 'Ah, Summer Vacation,' a seaside romance
37	Return To MyselfHamada Mari		Mari’s summer classic: a fusion of metal and freshness
38	Riverside HotelInoue Yosui		An 80s drama theme song, a bewitching, mature love song
39	Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance
40	SOMEDAYSano Motoharu		A youth anthem becomes a massive hit with its re-release
41	LOVELAND, ISLANDYamashita Tatsuro		The appeal of summer songs and the vibe of the ’80s
42	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		Love affairs in Shonan, the classic song by Naoko Ken
43	Summer BeachOkada Yukiko		Written and composed by Ami Ozaki, and Masataka Matsutoya...
44	Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko		Kumiko Yamashita’s passionate summer song
45	240 Million Eyes -Exotic Japan-Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s classic song “240 Million Eyes”
46	Midsummer RainREBECCA		Rebecca's steamy, emotional summer track
47	miragekurisutaru kingu		“Mirage” is a masterpiece that expresses a summer romance.
48	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Yu Hayami’s signature song “Nancy in Summer Colors” sings about the wavering of love.
49	Shake Hip!kome kome CLUB		A hot Kome Kome Club hit of the summer
50	Lonely Tropical FishWink		A wistful summer song about waiting for a man at the pool
51	light blue wagonhaifaisetto		From a single car seen on the highway in summer, vivid...
52	The season of bare feetMatsuda Seiko		…the moment that marked the brilliant beginning of Seiko’s career.
53	Rainy WednesdayOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s summer classic, a piece of music brimming with emotion.
54	Shiori’s ThemeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic 'Itoshi no Ellie' — summer youth
55	Monroe WalkMinami Yoshitaka		Yoshitaka Minami’s Summer Love, covered by Hiromi Go
56	Runnerbakufū suranpu		One of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs, a passionate anthem of youth.
57	Right now, you’re shining brightlySaitō Tetsuo		Tetsuo Saitō’s 1980s single, the song from Mikako Miyazaki’s commercial
58	The long nights of AugustTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's summer classic 'The Long Night of August'
59	Hold OnSugi Mari		A beautiful ballad by Mari Sugi, a male singer
60	Summer HeroineKawai Naoko		Kawai Naoko’s summer classics and hit songs
61	Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet summer memory of youth, a classic by Seiko Matsuda
62	hurricaneShaneruzu		The massive hit single by the band Chanels, with 80s-style chorus
63	Morning of the PegasusIgarashi Hiroaki		A summer heartbreak song, moving forward with Pegasus
64	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s summer classic “Odoroyo, Fish”
65	Women Who Fall in Love in SummerOhnuki Taeko		A bossa nova song that evokes the languor of summer
66	Seychelles sunsetMatsuda Seiko		The classic album Utopi... released in June 1983
67	Miami 5 a.m.Matsuda Seiko		A piece that portrays the languidness and wistfulness at summer’s end, a s...
68	Remember Summer DaysAnri		Thinking back to the summer days that passed by the autumn seaside, so...
69	Farewell… summerTahara Toshihiko		Toshi-chan’s classic summer song wins the Grand Prize
70	Morning GloryTakeuchi Mariya		Tatsuro Yamashita’s bright city pop song “Morning Glory”
71	A new face you might love to hateYoshikawa Koji		An iconic song from the ’80s, a passionate anthem that colors youth
72	SparkleTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s iconic summer song from the ’80s
73	DANG DANGMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's 'DANG DANG' is a song about heartbreak and the sea.
74	Ride On TimeYamashita Tatsuro		The city pop classic “RIDE ON TIME.”
75	Karen in LoveOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s refreshing summer rock song
76	MERRY X’MAS IN SUMMERKUWATA BAND		In a tropical paradise, daringly, a quintessential winter tradition—kurisumasu…
77	Nagisa’s ‘…..’ushiroyubi-sasaregumi		On the summer shore, a heart sways—bright yet tinged with a certain sadness...
78	Lovers in Marine BlueKojima Misan		A lively rhythm and interwoven guitars, carrying the scent of the sea breeze…
79	Ever-Summer GirlKoizumi Kyoko		The shyness of a girl wearing a swimsuit for the first time, and that…
80	Summer RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hideaki Tokunaga’s clear, translucent singing voice makes the summer...
81	Cinderella SummerIshikawa Yuko		In the season when the dazzling sun beats down, I find myself softly humming...
82	Ocean SideKikuchi Momoko		With its urban, sophisticated sound, it irresistibly captures the heart...
83	Summer in Shangri-LaKawai Sonoko		Dazzling, as if scenes of the south of France come to mind...
84	The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai		Nostalgic summer memories woven by Koji Tamaki’s singing voice
85	“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Koji		Kōji Kikkawa’s classic song that portrays a summer farewell
86	Summer Time MachineKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi's Song of Summer Memories and Growth
87	Women Who Fall in Love in SummerOhnuki Taeko		Taeko Onuki’s urban 1980s love songs
88	A Second in MidsummerKondō Masahiko		Matchi’s hit song “Midsummer’s One Second” ranks No. 1
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