[Heisei-Era Summer Songs] A curated selection of timeless summer tunes loved across generations!
A summer when you hung out with friends and made tons of memories, a summer of passionate love, a summer when you poured your sweat into club activities and studying.
What kind of memories do you have of summer?
In this article, we’ll introduce summer songs released during the Heisei era.
We’ve gathered a variety of Heisei summer tracks, including songs by artists strongly associated with summer and timeless summer classics loved across generations.
You might even find a song that colored your own Heisei summers!
If you spent the Heisei years with the songs we introduce, take a trip down memory lane.
And if you’re discovering them for the first time, find your favorites and be sure to give them a listen this summer!
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[Heisei Summer Songs] A curated selection of timeless summer tunes loved across generations! (61–70)
Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member rock band that made their major debut with the single “KIRIKIRIMAI.” In the 2000s, a genre called mixture rock—rock blended with rap—became popular, and they were one of its representative bands.
Packed with the appeal of mixture rock is their 2007 release “Ika SUMMER.” True to its title, which plays on the phrase “Ikasu, SUMMER” (meaning “cool, summer”), it’s an irresistibly summer-y track with energetic, hype-worthy rap that lets you fully cut loose!
CampioneORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member rock band whose songs, performed by a three-MC lineup each with different vocal ranges, captivate fans with their wide expressive power.
Their 13th single, “Champione,” used as the broadcast theme song for NHK’s coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, was created with the image of the “Agony of Doha,” an unforgettable moment for soccer fans.
Its memorable choral work and pop-rock ensemble deliver a refreshing feel that pairs perfectly with the summer atmosphere.
It’s a catchy, upbeat tune that makes you want to hum along whenever it plays as background music.
Pure AsiaPUFFY
PUFFY is a vocal duo that has gained popularity both in Japan and abroad, performing at SXSW in 2000, embarking on North American tours, and even starring as models for an animated series broadcast worldwide.
Their debut single “Asia no Junshin,” used in a Kirin Beverage “Tennen Sodachi” commercial, became a million-selling hit thanks to its lyrics—crafted with an emphasis on rhythm over meaning—and its catchy melody.
The ensemble features a beat that makes you want to head out somewhere, making it perfect for a summer vacation.
It’s an impactful pop tune that’s easy to sing at karaoke and highly recommended.
I can’t wait for summerTUBE
When it comes to artists who embody summer, many people immediately think of the four-piece rock band TUBE.
Their 16th single, Natsu wo Machikire Nakute (Can’t Wait for Summer), which was used as the ending theme for TBS’s weekday variety slot “Move,” is memorable for its dramatic ensemble and wistful melody.
The lyrics, depicting a sentimental romance, seem to resonate with the uniquely bittersweet atmosphere of summer and stir the heart.
With passionate vocals that color the season, it’s a classic summer anthem in J-pop.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
Supercell’s “The Story You Don’t Know” expresses an unrequited love through the summer night sky.
Released in 2009 as their debut single, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The memory of going to stargaze with the person you have feelings for makes the unfulfilled love all the more poignant and heartrending.
In contrast, the song itself is a pop tune with a driving beat and a refreshing chord progression that feels great to listen to.
I recommend listening to it while gazing at the summer night sky!
