[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		Aimer's love songs portray tenderness and heartache
2	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE’s classic song that depicts youthful summer days
3	Paradise, babyRIP SLYME		An iconic song that captures the joys of summer
4	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s classic summer love song
5	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		back number’s unrequited love summer song
6	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s summer classic, full of exhilaration
7	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		An adult summer song from the Roppongi Hills era
8	Swaying feelingsZARD		A quintessential ZARD song—a gem that portrays the feelings of summer love
9	Nagisasupittsu		The floating feeling of summer and its refreshing tones are captivating.
10	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A masterpiece whose contrast between innocence and growth resonates with the heart
11	Rollercoaster RomanceKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids Heisei Summer Pops
12	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer song
13	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK's Shiseido commercial song is summer-appropriate
14	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A passionate Shonan no Kaze song that captures the feelings of summer
15	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		AKB48’s summer love song
16	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		The summer classic by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu
17	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		The appeal of PUFFY’s big summer hit song
18	Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)		Kenta Kiritani’s au commercial song, a summer love ballad
19	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		The appeal of J-WALK’s classic summer song(s)
20	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Classic summer songs by JUDY AND MARY
21	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s summer classic that resonates in the heart along with the film
22	Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s youth ballad 'Niji' (Rainbow)
23	sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming song that sings of summer memories
24	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A masterpiece that portrays the transience of life and the preciousness of love
25	Summer Colorsyuzu		A signature song that depicts Yuzu’s youthful summer
26	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer classic
27	Season in the SunTUBE		TUBE’s classic summer hit—a refreshing yet bittersweet masterpiece
28	everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA		A blissful song that portrays the languor of summer and love
29	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A passionate dance tune for a summer night
30	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s “Atsuki Omoi” is a summer cheer song.
31	Yes, SummerdaysGLAY		A classic summer song with a touch of melancholy, a famous track by GLAY.
32	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE 17th single
33	GuaranaSukima Suichi		An intense song by Sukima Switch gives you a push on the back
34	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Anticipation for summer and the exhilaration of youth
35	summer festivalWhiteberry		Summer youth, melody of the festival
36	Feel Fine!Kuraki Mai		A high-energy song that captures the exhilarating feeling of racing through the summer sea
37	The summer you gave meieiri reo		A classic summer song that depicts a bittersweet love.
38	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		mihimaru GT's summer dance-pop track is still captivating.
39	You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s summer classic, an eternal hit song
40	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A classic Porno Graffitti song overflowing with the refreshing feeling of summer
41	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		TUBE’s signature songs that evoke the feeling of summer
42	Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN		DEEN’s classic summer hit, the Pocari Sweat commercial song
43	tropical nightRIP SLYME		A passionate song that depicts the cat-and-mouse of a summer night
44	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		A classic song about the end of summer and friendship
45	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		A hot track where the summer sea and rhythm fuse
46	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
47	HANABIHamasaki Ayumi		A poignant classic that captures the end of summer
48	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
49	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance
50	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer
51	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer hit songs and her thoughts on marriage
52	Summer Days of 1993class		A Heisei-era hit that depicts summer love for a friend
53	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
54	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A refreshing summer song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart
55	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A tropical-flavored song that advocates a laid-back lifestyle
56	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing's representative summer love theme song
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		ORANGE RANGE’s World Cup cheer song
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 summer song that depicts an unattainable love through the starry 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		Pornograffitti's summer-themed song
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		Ai Otsuka’s signature song about summer memories
82	Barefoot GoddessB’z		A summer-like rock number by B’z
83	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		EXILE TAKAHIRO’s summer hit debut
84	For the momentEvery Little Thing		ELT’s popular single “For the moment”
85	cotton candyback number		back number’s classic summer-perfect song “Watagashi”
86	Summer Splash!arashi		A fresh and energetic song from Arashi’s summer commercial
87	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Song “BLUE BIRD”
88	Shine We Are!BoA		An uplifting cheer song that propels dreams and hope forward
89	Shanana☆MINMI		A refreshing song that sings of summer love and hope
90	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A classic song that sings of summer scenery and memories
91	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48’s youthful pop tune, the brilliance of summer
92	fireworksaiko		Depicting aiko’s signature songs, summer night skies, and emotions
93	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		Introduce Southern All Stars’ classic song “Manatsu no Kajitsu” (Summer Fruit)