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

In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

If you want to fully savor the refreshing feeling of summer, we recommend this song by Ikimonogakari.

Released in March 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s ‘Super J Channel.’ The lyrics, centered on youth and hope, pair with a catchy, upbeat melody.

It’ll lift your spirits like a bright midsummer sky.

Perfect for summer activities—whether you’re heading out on a drive with friends or enjoying a BBQ by the beach.

Give it a listen, and your summer is sure to become even more fun!

The End of Summeraibii karaa

IVY COLOR [End of Summer] Music Video

Formed in Osaka in 2015, the nostalgic piano rock band Ivy to Fraudulent Game has a perfect summer song called “Natsu no Owari” (“End of Summer”).

It’s included as the opening track on their 2018 album “Hajiketa Koi, Toketa Mahō.” The band’s hallmark wistful, beautiful melodies and emotionally charged sound really sink into your heart.

The piano tone in the intro is especially striking, heightening the sense of poignancy.

Be sure to check out the music video, which paints vivid summertime scenes!

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Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Twilight Surround

RIP SLYME’s 10th single, released in October 2004, is a classic that reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart and perfectly captures the feeling of summer’s end.

Its warm acoustic guitar tones and wistful melody vividly evoke the sky transitioning from dusk to night.

DJ FUMIYA’s scratching blends seamlessly with live instruments, crafting a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

It’s a refined, mellow track that pairs beautifully with a summer night drive or moments of quiet reflection.

Summer DreamBikkeburanka

Vicke Blanka – Summer Dream

An urban, mellow-sounding number that feels wonderfully smooth.

It’s a work by singer-songwriter Vickeblanka, and his signature delicate falsetto accentuates the fragility of summer nights.

The theme is the memory of a fleeting summer romance, and its charm lies in the coexistence of a dreamlike weightlessness and a heart-tightening wistfulness.

This track is one of the double A-side single “Natsu no Yume/WALK,” released in August 2018.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to sink into a slightly sentimental mood at summer’s end.

All of the YouthFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

This is a classic song by Fujifabric that you suddenly feel like listening to in the season where summer ends and autumn begins.

The longing for the passing summer and the brilliance of youth that will never return are layered over the image of the “last fireworks,” and its bittersweet melody sinks deep into the heart.

Released as a single in November 2007, the track later stayed with many listeners as an insert song in the drama SUMMER NUDE.

There’s also a lovely anecdote that in the composer’s hometown, the song was played as the evening chime for three days in December 2012.

On nights when you want to bask in summer memories, or on a sentimental walk home, why not give it a quiet listen?

You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie

“You’re my sunshine” (stage-MIX 1996–2018) | Namie Amuro | chd.

This song by Namie Amuro is a refreshing dance number that perfectly captures the liberating feeling of summer.

Released as a single in June 1996, it was featured in Bristol-Myers Squibb’s “SEA BREEZE ’96” commercial.

Its innovative structure—starting with a male rap and then picking up the tempo—paired with Tetsuya Komuro’s sophisticated production makes it especially appealing.

Brimming with bright energy that makes you want to listen by the sea or poolside, it’s also perfect for livening up a karaoke session.

Sing it during a summer drive or at a party with friends, and it’s sure to add a vibrant touch to the atmosphere.

That summer is becoming an addiction.Jenīhai

genie high "That Summer Becomes Addictive" LYRIC VIDEO

Released in September 2025, this piece is a number that beautifully captures the fleeting nature of summer and the lingering afterimages of memory.

Alongside vivid scenic descriptions, it sings of unforgettable memories being etched ever deeper into the heart over time.

Takashi Niigaki’s crystal-clear piano melodies intertwine with Ikkyu Nakajima’s wistful yet resolute vocals, enveloping the entire track in a nostalgic atmosphere.

It can be described as a work that showcases the band’s ensemble, whose expressive power has grown even further since the album “Jenny Classic.” It’s the perfect song for immersing yourself in cherished memories that resurface at the end of summer.