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What kind of songs do you want to listen to in August? Upbeat tracks that get you hyped? Or perhaps tender, heart-wrenching ballads? In this article, we’ve gathered popular songs that are perfect for August.
From tunes themed around summer staples like the beach and fireworks to love songs and youth anthems, these are all classics that elevate the summer mood.
Whether it’s for karaoke, a drive, or a barbecue, find the perfect song to match the scene where you want to enjoy music!
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[August Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits you’ll want to hear in midsummer! (1–10)
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
As one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs, this track is absolutely essential when you think of August at the height of summer! The lyrics portray youth devoted wholeheartedly to something and a summer romance, and listening to it gives you a thrilling sense of excitement, sparking motivation and energy.
Plus, their delightfully lively performance and vocalist Motoki Omori’s refreshing high tones, along with the breezy melodic lines, make summer feel exhilarating.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
This is a song by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~.” When it was released in July 2007, it topped the “Summer Memories Songs” ranking, which makes perfect sense—it’s truly a song that symbolizes summer.
But it’s not just a bright, feel-good summer tune; the lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s anxiety and uncontrollable passion as they fall into a forbidden love.
It’s a track that quickens the pulse with its depiction of a perilous romantic game, as if reason itself is being lost in the summer heat.
Summer Colorsyuzu
This is the major-label debut single by Yuzu, a folk duo who can be considered among the most successful artists to come out of street performing.
Despite not being tied to any commercial tie-in, it has become one of Yuzu’s signature songs and is popular with a wide range of listeners.
Its lyrics and melody evoke summer sunshine and freshness, while the brisk tempo and beautiful harmonies pack in all the elements you’d want from a summer song in J-pop.
It’s a refreshing track you’ll want to listen to under the cheerful skies of August.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” and became a major hit.
It reached number one on both the Billboard Japan Hot 100 overall singles chart and Hot Animation.
The piano melody, which evokes the atmosphere of Japanese summer, really resonates.
Incorporating electronic sounds, it’s a modern yet somehow nostalgic track.
HANABIMr.Children
This is a work released in September 2008, chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei.” It was later included on the album “SUPERMARKET FANTASY.” While grappling with one’s sense of self-worth, it portrays the strength of people who keep reaching out for fragile hopes.
Like lights that bloom and fade in the summer night sky, it evokes the image of someone who refuses to give up, even on dreams that seem out of reach.
It’s a bittersweet yet powerful song filled with messages that can give you the strength to face forward again when you feel lost and come to a standstill in life.
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s second major-label single, released in June 2016.
Its irresistibly bright sound and effervescent melody, themed around summer festivals, resound like a starting gun announcing the arrival of summer.
The lyrics vividly conjure up scenes of friends cutting loose under the sun, forgetting their inhibitions, and savoring a fleeting season to the fullest.
In addition to being featured as the 2016 commercial song for Nippon Engineering College, the release was celebrated with a live show limited to 100 attendees.
Put it on during a drive or barbecue with friends, and it’s sure to set the stage for the perfect start to summer.
imaseNagisa
A dance tune by singer-songwriter imase that evokes 1980s city pop.
Set against the glittering backdrop of an urban night, the song portrays a protagonist who’s truly crazy about their partner but can’t be honest—masking real feelings with bold words.
From its retro synths and breezy brass tones to lyrics that capture the bittersweet push-and-pull of love, every slice radiates a stylish, summer vibe.
Released in May 2023 and included on the album “Bonsai,” this track is sure to make a summer night drive feel special and unforgettable.