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” perfect for listening in summer: staple J‑Pop summer anthems best for summer guys and summer girls (221–230)
Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai
It was the fifth single, released in 2004, and was used on Nippon TV’s “Super TV: Information Frontline.” Originally, “kingyo-hanabi” refers to fireworks that send sparks skimming across the water, but in this song it refers to handheld fireworks found in family packs, with illustrations on the handle.
The lyrics express a bittersweet love, evoking the end of summer.
BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi
If you want to supercharge your summer fun, we recommend Ayumi Hamasaki’s “BLUE BIRD.” Released in 2006, this song perfectly matches scenes of the bright blue summer sky and sea, and the dazzling white sandy beaches.
The soaring chorus is sure to make your summer activities even more enjoyable.
The lyrics are filled with warm compassion, telling us that even when things are tough or exhausting, sharing the summer sky and sea together will blow those worries away.
Looking up at that piercingly blue summer sky really does make your troubles feel smaller, doesn’t it? Let this song help you shake off your worries and fully enjoy your summer adventures!
Summer Time Lovem-flo
From the 5th album, this track features the talented vocalists Emi Hinouchi and Ryohei.
With crisp, cutting guitar tones, it’s a song that colors a refreshing summer romance.
DJ Taku’s superb sense of arrangement makes the track stand out even more.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
One of the enduring, quintessential songs of summer that has secured an unshakable place is Rimi Natsukawa’s “Nada Sousou.” When it was a hit, it was playing everywhere—almost to the point of being a social phenomenon.
Even now, after some time has passed, its status as a summer song remains unchanged.
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.