[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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[Heart to the Tropics] Japanese Songs That Evoke Hawaiian Scenery (11–20)
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.
HAWAIIWATARU
This is WATARU, an artist who started surfing in elementary school and has made it a lifestyle alongside music.
The song carries a vibe between reggae and surf music, and, as the title suggests, it’s themed around Hawaii.
Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko
This is the theme song of the film Plumeria no Densetsu, starring Seiko Matsuda herself.
Since the story is set in Hawaii, it’s crafted as a summery track that evokes plumerias and the Hawaiian atmosphere.
It’s a song filled with Seiko’s freshness and innocence.
Hawaii and JapanNakamura Emi
This is a song by NakamuraEmi, who is gaining attention as a messenger-artist in contemporary society.
Many people may yearn to escape a constricting, time-pressed life and move to the vast, free space of Hawaii.
But, as this song suggests, if you take a moment to reflect on yourself right where you are, you might realize things aren’t so bad after all.
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Cinderella SummerIshikawa Yuko
Back then, “Cinderella Summer,” which was also used in a commercial jingle, was the perfect song for enjoying a summer on a southern island.
Since it’s from the ’80s, some people may find it very nostalgic, while others might never have heard it, but it’s a summer tune that makes you want to slip into a swimsuit without even thinking about it.