[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!

Playlist

[Heisei-Era Summer Songs] A curated selection of timeless summer tunes loved across generations!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Marigoldaimyon		A nostalgic scent of folk and J-pop…
2	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		Although it was released in 2014, in the 2020s...
3	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		When it comes to singing about the frustration of unrequited love, no one can top them...
4	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s summer classic, full of exhilaration
5	Paradise, babyRIP SLYME		An iconic song that captures the joys of summer
6	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE’s classic song that depicts youthful summer days
7	Swaying feelingsZARD		Vividly portraying the sparkle of summer and the sweet-and-sour stirrings of first love…
8	Nagisasupittsu		The floating feeling of summer and its refreshing tones are captivating.
9	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		An adult summer song from the Roppongi Hills era
10	Rollercoaster RomanceKinKi Kids		Just hearing the sparkling intro brings back that pea—
11	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		Released in May 2011, it colored the summers of the Heisei era…
12	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		Even just within the category of summer songs, there are too many to count...
13	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		A fiery rock song from Okinawa that celebrates summer
14	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A bittersweet yet beautiful presence that appeared at the end of a Heisei summer…
15	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Tamio Okuda...
16	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		Actor Kenta Kiritani played Ki… in the au commercial.
17	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		The grand/major … of “Heaven’s Kitchen”
18	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A passionate Shonan no Kaze song that captures the feelings of summer
19	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A masterpiece whose contrast between innocence and growth resonates with the heart
20	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		A band that represents the ’90s, JUDY AND…
21	Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s youth ballad 'Niji' (Rainbow)
22	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s summer classic that resonates in the heart along with the film
23	everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA		A blissful song that portrays the languor of summer and love
24	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A masterpiece that portrays the transience of life and the preciousness of love
25	sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories
26	Season in the SunTUBE		TUBE’s classic summer hit—a refreshing yet bittersweet masterpiece
27	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer classic
28	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A passionate dance tune for a summer night
29	Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN		D... who colored the J-POP scene of the 1990s
30	The summer you gave meieiri reo		A classic summer song that depicts a bittersweet love.
31	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer love song, with an emotive, richly expressive voice
32	Summer Days of 1993class		When it comes to summer songs of the Heisei era, this is the first track that comes to mind…
33	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s “Atsuki Omoi” is a summer cheer song.
34	Yes, SummerdaysGLAY		A classic summer song with a touch of melancholy, a famous track by GLAY.
35	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		The hottie song becomes a summer hit
36	GuaranaSukima Suichi		An intense song by Sukima Switch gives you a push on the back
37	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Anticipation for summer and the exhilaration of youth
38	summer festivalWhiteberry		Summer youth, melody of the festival
39	Summer Colorsyuzu		A signature song that depicts Yuzu’s youthful summer
40	Feel Fine!Kuraki Mai		A high-energy song that captures the exhilarating feeling of racing through the summer sea
41	tropical nightRIP SLYME		A chase between a man and a woman unfolding on a hot, humid summer night...
42	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		It’s often called a classic that sings of the bittersweetness of a passing summer…
43	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse
44	HANABIHamasaki Ayumi		A poignant classic that captures the end of summer
45	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
46	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance
47	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer
48	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer hit songs and her thoughts on marriage
49	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		mihimaru GT's summer dance-pop track is still captivating.
50	You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s summer classic, an eternal hit song
51	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A classic Porno Graffitti song overflowing with the refreshing feeling of summer
52	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		TUBE’s signature songs that evoke the feeling of summer
53	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
54	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A sparkling sound and a forward-looking summer song
55	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A classic that soothes the soul with tropical-style music
56	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		It evokes a cute singing voice with a rock flavor…
57	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet love of a summer festival
58	FlowerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ summer classic “Flower”
59	King of SummerKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids’ youth anthem, passionately sung by Fumito Kawai
60	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		An early song by the million-selling band Mr.Children
61	Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s summer classic ‘Ika SUMMER’
62	CampioneORANGE RANGE		A wide range delivered by a three-MC lineup, each with a different vocal range…
63	Pure AsiaPUFFY		PUFFY’s signature song “Asia no Junshin” is perfect for summer.
64	I can’t wait for summerTUBE		TUBE’s summer songs are moving masterpieces
65	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A classic that portrays a bittersweet love and the summer night sky.
66	LIFEkimaguren		A summer song by Kimaguren from our high school days
67	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” is a classic summer song from the 2000s.
68	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A rock band that sings about young people's feelings in a true-to-life way
69	Music HourPorunogurafiti		The exhilarating feeling of enjoying summer youth to the fullest
70	PEACHOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka creates a refreshing summer hit song
71	I love it!Hirosue Ryōko		Ryoko Hirosue’s summer track “Daisuki!” is featured in a commercial as the CM song.
72	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
73	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		A classic song that portrays summer romance and youth
74	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s poignant singing voice at the end of summer
75	Summer DayMoritaka Chisato		The appeal of Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “A Summer Day”
76	Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu		A funky song by Magokoro Brothers that brightens up the summer
77	WingChinen Rina		Color your summer with Rina Chinen’s signature song “Wing.”
78	love the islandSuzuki Ami		Ami Suzuki, a summer track produced by Tetsuya Komuro
79	Rising SunEXILE		A message of hope and renewal, a powerful anthem of encouragement
80	SUMMER SONGYUI		YUI’s light, summery youth song
81	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A classic song by Ai Otsuka about summer memories
82	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		Introduce Southern All Stars’ classic song “Manatsu no Kajitsu” (Summer Fruit)
83	Barefoot GoddessB’z		B’z’s summer classic “Hadashi no Megami” (Barefoot Goddess)
84	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		EXILE TAKAHIRO’s summer hit debut
85	For the momentEvery Little Thing		ELT’s popular single “For the moment”
86	cotton candyback number		back number’s classic summer-perfect song “Watagashi”
87	Summer Splash!arashi		A fresh and energetic song from Arashi’s summer commercial
88	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Song “BLUE BIRD”
89	Shine We Are!BoA		An uplifting cheer song that propels dreams and hope forward
90	Shanana☆MINMI		A refreshing song that sings of summer love and hope
91	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A classic song that sings of summer scenery and memories
92	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48’s youthful pop tune, the brilliance of summer
93	fireworksaiko		Depicting aiko’s signature songs, summer night skies, and emotions