[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)
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.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
This is a famous song by Dai Hirai that evokes the laid-back rhythms of the tropics and the breezes of Hawaii.
The title track from the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May 2015, carries the message: “Live at your own pace, without rushing.” It was also used in Sumitomo Forestry’s commercial for Sakimachi Arai-Minami Sustaina Town, soothing the hearts of many listeners.
The pleasant tone of the acoustic guitar and Hirai’s gentle vocals give you a liberating feeling, as if you were relaxing on a white-sand beach.
This work is the kind of music you’ll want to play when you need a break from a busy daily life to calm your mind.
In June 2022, it surpassed 100 million total streams, and it continues to be loved by many as a classic summer song.
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.
Aloha e komo maiHirai Dai
This song, which is also Stitch’s theme song, has been performed by numerous artists.
Every artist’s vocals are wonderful, and it’s a very fun, upbeat track.
Among them, the featured artist Dai Hirai brings a powerful, energetic vibe that feels especially great.
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.
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.
Spirit to the Tropics: Japanese Songs that Evoke Hawaiian Scenery (21–30)
hibiscusMINMI
A summer song by MINMI, the diva of the Heisei era.
It’s a track that gets crowds pumped up at festivals and the like, but I also think it’s a song that values a sense of unity with MINMI’s fans.
The feelings are for all the fans.
It would be awesome if we could hype up the best summer together.