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


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