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Lovely summer song

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!

Classic “summer songs” perfect for listening in summer: staple J‑Pop summer anthems best for summer guys and summer girls (221–230)

Over DriveJUDY AND MARY

Judy And Mary – Over Drive (Live 2000)
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY

Released in 1995 as JUDY AND MARY’s seventh single, this song became the band’s first to break into the Oricon Top 10 and was featured in a commercial for the Toyota Corolla Touring Wagon.

It has since been used in many other commercials and is considered one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature tracks.

The refreshing, brisk chorus—like sprinting toward the summer sun—is wonderful.

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EsperanzaNishino Kana

It was released in 2011 as Kana Nishino’s 14th single.

It’s a love song that fuses pop and Latin elements, and the title means “hope” in Spanish.

Nishino’s powerful vocals hold their own against the driving, energetic sound, giving the song a much bolder impression compared to her previous works.

It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Summer is the season when love heats up, isn’t it?

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of great songs to enjoy in the summer.

Alongside lots of upbeat, high-energy tracks that really capture the season, there were also gentle tunes that resonate all the more because it’s summer.

Pump things up during the day with lively songs, then from late afternoon into the night, lose yourself in something calmer—that might be a uniquely summery way to enjoy music! Find your favorites from the ones we introduced and be sure to add them to your summer playlist.