[Heart to the Tropics] Japanese songs that evoke Hawaiian landscapes
Blue seas and white sandy beaches, palm trees shimmering in the sunlight.
Japanese music themed around Hawaii, that everlasting tropical paradise, overflows with a special charm.
In songs by a wide range of artists—like AAA, bird, and BEGIN—you can feel a gentle longing for the islands and the spirit of travel.
From Eurobeat collaborations with Disney to sophisticated nighttime performances with an adult mood.
Why not listen to Japan’s Hawaii songs and let the wings of music carry you to the warm skies of Hawaii?
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[Mind to the Tropics] Japanese Songs That Evoke Hawaiian Scenery (1–10)
Flower of AlohaBEGIN
They’re strongly associated with Okinawa, but you might also find their music fits nicely as songs for Hawaii.
When words like “aloha” and “hibiscus” pop up, it naturally evokes the image of eternally summery Hawaii.
Their laid-back sound is the kind of music that could only come from an island nation.
hibiscusbird
Bird has the image of summer songs and tropical tunes.
Many people probably heard her music again in a travel agency commercial and thought, “Yep, definitely summer music.” The world of her songs has a kind of embracing quality that softens the heat of summer, even giving you a sense of coolness—a mysterious charm.
Hawaiian NightCRAZY KEN BAND
If you want to listen to grown-up music, I recommend Crazy Ken Band.
While cherishing the Showa-era sound, the way “Yokoyama Ken’s world” bursts forth with exquisite flair is so good you’ll want to shout, “Nice!” It’s turned into a delightfully entertaining track.
It’s a song that evokes Hawaii.
[Heart to the Tropics] Japanese Songs That Evoke Hawaiian Scenery (11–20)
The Legend of the Green FlashPabo
The phenomenon where the sun flashes green at the moment it drops below the horizon is called the “green flash.” It’s said to be a rare event that brings good luck to those who witness it, and seeing it in Hawaii is considered especially lucky.
There’s so much to enjoy in Hawaii.
B-3Def Tech
A medium-tempo tune that opens the 2015 album “Howzit!?”.
From an A-melody that feels a little cool, the flow shifts into Def Tech’s signature smooth tones and melodies, undulating like waves.
With a title that plays on beach sandals and lyrics set in Hawaii, it really makes you long for the beach! The cheerful track blends hip-hop with an acoustic vibe, and Shen and Micro’s flows are heartwarming.
It gives you a cozy, sun-warmed feeling, like you can sense the ocean no matter where you listen.
HawaiiKawaguchi Kyogo
The song “Hawaii” by Kyogo Kawaguchi, who broke out with “Sakura,” was a bit hard to picture at first, but its ukulele-centered, laid-back Hawaiian style is wonderful and soothing.
Even people who’ve never been to Hawaii might be able to enjoy that Hawaiian vibe, don’t you think?
King KamehamehaSuiyōbi no Campanella
It’s a very unique song in Wednesday Campanella’s style, interpreting Kamehameha, the great king of Hawaii, with their signature surreal touch.
The idea that someone long revered as a king is now treated no differently from any ordinary middle-aged man is really interesting and makes for great buzz.