Classic “summer songs” you’ll want to listen to in summer. Timeless J-pop summertime anthems perfect for summer guys and summer girls.

Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage

[MV] Our Love Island / Yuko Ishikawa and Chage

This is a summer song by CHAGE from CHAGE and ASKA and Yuko Ishikawa that you wouldn’t expect from its title.

Even if you listen to it outside of summer, it warms your heart.

It’s a lesser-known track, but almost everyone who likes CHAGE knows it.

You could call it a hidden masterpiece.

rainbowFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama “Niji” PV

Released in 2003, “Niji” was used as the theme song for the hugely popular drama Water Boys, which was based on a true story, and it became a hit.

The music video featuring Masaharu Fukuyama singing while playing the guitar is also memorable.

It’s an uplifting message song that encourages you to take on challenges without fearing failure.

A familiar, feel-good summer staple that gently lifts your spirits.

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utatane

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Tangerine-Colored Summer VacationFukuyama Masaharu

Tangerine-Colored Summer Vacation

This is a track from Masaharu Fukuyama’s original album “f,” released in April 2001.

The song recounts Fukuyama’s memories of his grandmother from his elementary school days.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “I Want to Be Like an Ant,” which aired in the summer of 2015, and although it was not released as a single, it has become established as a summer vacation song.

Sweet Wine (feat. Youth of Roots)BIM

BIM – Sweet Wine feat. Youth of Roots

Sweet Wine is a love story set against the theme of summer coastlines and sandy beaches.

It’s a track released by rapper BIM, featuring the reggae band Youth of Roots.

Kon Ryu’s powerful yet beautiful vocals intertwine with BIM’s free-flowing rap.

The band’s performance—driven by breezy rhythms and lyrics that evoke a variety of summer scenes—conveys a laid-back holiday mood.

Experience this chill sound that achieves a seamless crossover between hip-hop and reggae.

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mutō

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PLAYBACKJUJU

JUJU 『PLAYBACK』

JUJU’s “PLAYBACK” is an uplifting, summery dance tune with an EDM-inspired sound.

Released as a single in 2015, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Its Instagram-style music video—praised for its stylish aesthetic—is packed with summer vibes, and the song was also selected as the official theme for the 21st Tokyo Girls Collection 2015 A/W.

It’s a recommended summer track for fans of club music.

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Hamada Takuya

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MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video

This one really amps up the excitement of “A long summer vacation—what should I do this year?!” It’s a track by the band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, known for numerous hit songs like “Dancehall,” released as a single in 2023.

Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO,” it became a hot topic.

The dramatic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Motoki Omori’s bright, clear singing.

Its exhilarating vibe is sure to fill your heart.

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Araki Jakkan

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A bit emotionally unstable? …SummerOCHA NORMA

OCHA NORMA “A Little Emotionally Unstable?... Summer” Promotion Edit

OCHA NORMA is a 10-member idol group whose name comes from the concept of “becoming a new-generation standard that entertains families in their living rooms.” Their song “A Bit Emotionally Unstable?… Summer,” included on their 3rd single, is a track written by singer-songwriter Kōmi Hirose.

Filled with a sense of anticipation for the hot season, the lyrics are sure to make drives and vacations even more exciting.

With an arrangement that evokes a Latin beat, it’s a cute, upbeat tune that’s perfect for summer.

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Hoshino Takashi

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