Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Timeless J-pop summertime anthems perfect for summer guys and summer girls.
What kind of songs do you feel like listening to in the summer? I bet many of you want to turn up the energy with upbeat, summery tracks that get you hyped.
On the other hand, it’s also nice to enjoy songs with a calmer, chill vibe and immerse yourself in the world of the lyrics.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of songs with different moods that are perfect for summer.
You’re sure to find something you want to listen to.
These are summer tunes we can recommend for any situation—beach trips, drives, barbecues, and more—so be sure to check them out to the end!
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Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Essential J-pop staple tunes perfect for summer guys and summer girls (101–110)
End and Beginningkariyushi 58
Summer days are long, aren’t they? The more time we have to enjoy, the more bittersweet it feels when it comes to an end.
Try listening to this song by Kariyushi58 that turns even that bittersweetness into music.
I’m sure it will leave you feeling calm and gentle.
You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE
Omega Tribe is a music project produced by Koichi Fujita.
Even as the vocalist changed—from Kiyotaka Sugiyama to Carlos Toshiki to Masato Arai—the group left a trail of hits that defined their times.
This song, “Kimi wa 1000%,” released in 1986, is from the era when Carlos Toshiki was on vocals.
With Brazilian roots, Carlos’s clear, crystalline voice is the very pinnacle of purity; you could even say the song’s charm might not have reached listeners the same way without Toshiki’s voice.
The lyrics, themed around “you at 1000%, beyond 100%,” also conjure a refreshing summer vibe.
If you haven’t heard it yet, please do!
Bewitch it4na
You might have heard this stylish-sounding track somewhere before.
That’s because it was featured in the Home Tutor Try commercial, “If Summer Were Youth.” Despite the song’s sleek, cool vibe, the lyrics—set against a summer backdrop—carry a passionate message like “Let’s spend our time so we leave no regrets.” If you listen while reading all the lyrics, I think you’ll get a different impression, so give it a try.
Drowning in summerBocchi
Let me introduce Drowning in Summer, a track that’s been spreading by word of mouth, especially on social media.
It’s a summer song by the rock band Bocchi.
Set on a summer day, it depicts someone reflecting on a past summer romance.
If you watch the music video along with it, it’s easier to grasp: the song alternates between a past summer and the present one.
This structure really heightens the bittersweet feeling and the fleeting nature of memories.
Also, the overall high-pitched sound palette suits summer perfectly.
WeakendsDef Tech
Some of you may feel sad that summer is coming to an end.
That’s why I’d love for you to listen to “Weakends.” It’s a track released by the reggae duo Def Tech.
Set to the gentle sound of the ukulele, it portrays the end of summer and a longing to stay together even after summer is over.
The song has a warm overall feel, so it’s relaxing to listen to and might even blow away those blues.
By the way, the title is a coined word that combines “weekends” and “weak.”
Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Essential J‑POP standard summer tunes perfect for summer guys and summer girls (111–120)
guitar bagGalileo Galilei
Known as the inaugural champions of the teen-exclusive rock festival Sengoku Riot, the four-piece rock band Galileo Galilei thrilled fans by resuming activities with a new lineup in 2022.
Guitar Bag, included on their fifth album Bee and The Whales, is a refreshing number with a breezy ensemble.
Its lyrics evoke a scene of sunflowers in full bloom and conjure the image of a great presence that watches over you no matter what.
It’s a pop tune that blends the coolness of summer with a sentimental atmosphere, featuring a chorus that feels like the world opening up before your eyes.
Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY, the rock band that disbanded in 2001 to much regret, left a lasting impact.
Their vocalist YUKI has continued to thrive as a solo artist and enjoys a charismatic following.
Lucky Pool, released in 2001 just before the band split, is a perfect summer track with its bursting pop rhythm.
The chorus, where YUKI’s high notes ring out so pleasantly, is sure to lift your spirits before you know it.
The band has plenty of other upbeat songs that suit the summer vibe as well, so why not give those a listen too?
