[The Last Fireworks] An Emotive Song to Listen to at Summer’s End [2026]
Summer is a season that makes us feel open and free, partly because of the high temperatures, and it’s also a time full of fun events.
But maybe because of that, don’t you sometimes feel a bit sentimental when summer comes to an end?
In this article, we’ve gathered a selection of emotional songs perfect for listening at summer’s end, when you’re prone to feeling a little wistful.
We’ve picked out songs to look back on this summer, songs that let you reminisce about a fleeting summer romance from the past, and even plenty of tracks that sing about the last fireworks of the season.
Find a song that connects with your own summer memories.
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[The Last Fireworks] Emotional Songs You’ll Want to Hear at Summer’s End [2026] (51–60)
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
When it comes to songs that sing about the end of summer, you can’t leave out this one by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama! Beyond the choice of words in the lyrics, the overall tone of the piece creates a distinctly Japanese, traditional atmosphere from the very beginning, conveying a sense of beauty—and even a certain coolness.
Looking at the lyrics of the chorus, it might seem like a love song, but it was actually written as an anti-war song.
As summer draws to a close, I always find myself wanting to listen to it.
All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika
This is a song that evokes the fleeting tenderness of the last fireworks of summer fading into the night sky.
The vocalist is suis, known as the singer of Yorushika.
It’s a cover of Fuji Fabric’s classic 2007 track, produced by music producer Seiji Kameda.
Released in June 2024, it also drew attention as the theme song for the Netflix film “I Have One Year Left to Live, and I Met a Girl With Six Months Left.” The nostalgia for passing seasons and days that won’t return is delicately rendered through suis’s voice, which blends clarity with a boyish quality, and it truly hits home.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to intently on nights when you’re immersed in summer memories, or as the seasons change and you find yourself lost in thought.
Summer EndKoresawa
Summer End, sung by Koresawa—the popular singer-songwriter known for her airy, floating vocals.
Maybe that summer romance that didn’t go as planned will end along with the season…
This song features a melody and lyrics that evoke just that kind of sentimental mood.
The bright pop piano and crisp guitar in the background enhance the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end.
Why not cool down the lingering heat of late summer by listening to this track? Alongside all your summer memories, it’s sure to gently stay close to your heart.
FlowerNaoto Intiraymi
As summer draws to a close, some people might start to feel a bit unmotivated.
For those people, I recommend Naoto Inti Raymi’s song “Hana” (“Flower”).
Its breezy sound—neither heavy nor overbearing—perfectly captures the late-summer vibe.
At the same time, it carries a hopeful, forward-looking message, so if your motivation is dipping, give it a listen.
[The Last Fireworks] Emo Songs to Listen to at the End of Summer [2026] (61–70)
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
Many of you may have sung it in music class—this signature song by Yosui Inoue is one you’ll want to hear when the peak of the heat has passed and summer’s end draws near, perfectly capturing that late-summer feeling.
His distinctive voice carries a certain coolness, and combined with the gentle, mellow arrangement, it gradually relaxes your heart as you listen.
Younger generations may not be as familiar with it, but it’s unquestionably a classic of Japanese summer songs, so do give it a listen at least once.
The summer you gave meieiri reo
This is one of singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri’s signature songs, which also served as the theme for the drama “Koinaka.” Pay attention to the lyrics, which weave a heartrending story that mirrors the drama’s plot.
It portrays an unrequited love, and the depiction is achingly poignant.
Coupled with Ieiri’s overwhelming expressive power and vocal ability, and a melody crafted into a slowly permeating ballad, you may find yourself in tears before you know it while listening.
silver vineSato Chiaki
Chiaki Sato—known as the former vocalist of Kinoko Teikoku and a multitalented solo artist—released Matatabi in July 2024, the theme song for the film Bake Neko Anzu-chan.
Set to warm, country- and folk-tinged guitar tones, the song gently sings of summer days gone by.
Images like festival sounds and lukewarm ramune soda are sure to stir listeners’ unforgettable memories of summer.
It’s a gem of a track to revisit cherished memories with, especially as the days begin to grow shorter.