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[Heart to the Tropics] Japanese songs that evoke Hawaiian landscapes

[Heart to the Tropics] Japanese songs that evoke Hawaiian landscapes
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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?

[Mind to the Tropics] Japanese Songs That Evoke Hawaiian Scenery (1–10)

The South Wind and the SunMONGOL800

This is a summer song by MONGOL800, who became famous for “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” The track is clearly inspired by the sea and islands, so listening to it while driving gives you a refreshing feeling that brings to mind summer in Hawaii or Okinawa.

After all, you want to choose a really good song for a drive.

Flower of AlohaBEGIN

Fukushima Hawaiians 01 Opening – BEGIN original song “Aloha no Hana”
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.

Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideAAA

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride – Disney’s Dream Pop
Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideAAA

A song by AAA in collaboration with Disney.

When you think of Hawaiian, you think of Stitch.

It’s a danceable track that makes you want to groove in Eurobeat together with Stitch.

As expected, everything in the world of Disney is fun no matter the genre.

Nice! Hawaiian.TUBE

Speaking of summer, it’s TUBE.

This song is packed with everything that makes TUBE who they are—endless summer vibes, the ocean, and aloha shirts.

So what kind of wonderful place is Hawaii, a destination they even write songs about? If you listen to this track, which practically says, “You’ve got to visit at least once!”, you might find yourself wanting to head straight to Hawaii.

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bird – Hibiscus (Official Music Video)
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.

Paradise BabyRIP SLYME

When you think of a southern island paradise, Hawaii surely comes to mind.

With its year-round tropical climate, it’s an ideal place both for tourism and for relocating.

If you could enjoy a vacation in such a paradise, it would be absolutely perfect.

Whether you’ve visited many times or not at all, let this song help you slip into vacation mode.

BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP

SMAP – BANG! BANG! Vacation! (MV)
BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP

Among the songs that heat up at SMAP concerts, many are packed with a resort vibe.

Among them, this one is a full-on vacation song that you can enjoy to the fullest.

It’s likely a favorite for many people among SMAP’s tracks.