A coming-of-age song that was a hit in the ’90s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.

Ah, summer vacation.TUBE

Ah, summer vacation.

Speaking of summer vacation, it takes me back to my school days.

Once you become an adult and start working, time off stops having much meaning.

Even so, when I listen to this song, it reminds me of the days when I still had summer break and had fun going to the beach.

The catchy phrase “Ah, summer vacation” also adds to its charm, making it a definite summer classic.

Summer Days of 1993class

class Summer Day of 1993

It’s a classic summer love song that brings back memories of days we dashed through with all our hearts.

The lyrics vividly conjure the image of falling in love at first sight on a summer beach, and they make me recall the headlong passion of my youth.

for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video

Kiroro’s debut single overflows with the joy and love of finally being able to express one’s feelings, and with gratitude toward the person who waited.

The harmony woven by Chiharu Tamashiro’s endlessly pure vocals and Ayano Kinjo’s warm piano tones gently wraps around the listener’s heart.

Released in January 1998, the song became a massive hit through word of mouth despite having no tie-ins, ultimately selling over 1.2 million copies.

In the spring of 1999, it was selected as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

It’s a song that gives you a gentle push when you find it hard to say “thank you” to someone important.

Rapturous BluePoketto Bisuketsu

Rapturous Blue

This is the landmark debut single from Pocket Biscuits, a group that tore through the music scene with a passion that’s hard to believe came from a TV show concept.

Released in April 1996, the single sold over 500,000 copies in total.

Its synth-driven sound, reminiscent of ’80s Western dance music, sticks in your head after just one listen.

The color blue becomes a vessel for youthful impulse and slightly grown-up infatuation, all conveyed through CHIAKI’s soaring vocals.

There’s a famous story that she was so determined to write the lyrics that she brought along a hundred notebooks to plead her case in person—an anecdote that seems to speak to the pure energy poured into this track.

It’s the kind of song that will surely stir your heart when you’re ready to take on a challenge or just want a little spark in your everyday life.

God of RomanceHirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose / God of Romance

When it comes to the Winter Queen, Kōmi Hirose, isn’t this the definitive winter song? It’s a track that vividly brings to mind youthful winter memories—snowy mountain dates, ski dates, and the slopes.

I think this song best shows how music, memories, and seasons can be linked.

Swaying FeelingsZARD

“Shaking Feelings” Music Video

This is ZARD’s signature song, featured in a Pocari Sweat commercial and certified a million-seller.

Even among the tracks that drove the Being boom, this one stands out for its refreshing feel.

The moment the intro starts, you can almost see the dazzling summer sunshine.

Izumi Sakai’s straight, crystalline vocals beautifully capture the thrill of a budding romance, winning the hearts of many.

The wavering emotions of longing for someone—sweet, a little frustrating—make the pure lyrics deeply relatable.

As a timeless classic, it continues to color the youth of countless listeners even today.

Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club – Roman Hikō (All Night Fuji 1987)

It’s an exhilarating track that makes you feel like you could set off on a journey right now.

You can listen to it with the sense of taking wing toward new places and the future.

It’s truly a song that conjures up the image of reveling in your youth.