The allure of surf music: a supreme healing space lured by the ocean’s tones

Don’t Worry BabyYamashita Tatsuro

Tatsuro Yamashita – Don’t Worry Baby (Beach Boys Cover)

This is a cover of The Beach Boys included on the independently produced album “ADD SOME MUSIC TO YOUR DAY,” which Tatsuro Yamashita, then a university student, made with his friends in 1972.

The album consists entirely of cover songs, most of which are by The Beach Boys.

BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP

SMAP – BANG! BANG! Vacation! (MV)

This is a single released by SMAP in July 2005, which reached number one on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used as the theme song for a sports broadcast program on TV Asahi.

Kanjani Eight have also performed this song at their concerts.

Taiyoukeison

keison – taiyou

I’m Keison, a surfer who loves the ocean and one of the few singers in Japan who consistently delivers surf music.

With a very laid-back vibe, pleasing sounds, and vocals, it’s a perfect fit not only for the seaside but for any place surrounded by nature.

My GirlKan Sano

Kan Sano – My Girl [Official Music Video]

This instrumental piece opens with graceful piano tones reminiscent of the sound of waves.

Kan Sano’s jazz foundation and electronica sensibilities blend exquisitely, painting a breezy seaside scene in sound and guiding listeners into a world of gentle calm.

Released in May 2019 on the album “Ghost Notes,” it was also featured in a product video for Casio’s Casiotone electronic keyboard series.

With the warm timbre of a Rhodes piano intertwining comfortably with hip-hop beats, it’s perfect for lazy days by the coast or as relaxing evening background music.

A perfect pair.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Perfect Two (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s surf music is marked by its comforting acoustic sound.

Released to coincide with the 2025 beach festival “HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2025,” this work tenderly sings about everyday life and the small moments shared with a lover.

The warm vocals and melody will soothe listeners’ hearts.

I think this song is perfect for spending calm, cherished time with someone special.

HANABISpontania

Spontania / “HANABI”

They’re a music unit that has been active under the name Spontania since 2007.

In 2010, the female vocalist Kaori joined, making them a mixed-gender trio.

Although this track has a driving beat, the top-line elements like the bright guitar give it a distinctly surf music vibe.

When I Was YoungSunrise In My Attache Case

Sunrise In My Attache Case 『When I Was Young 』 Music Video

Sunrise In My Attache Case is a band from Nara Prefecture with a country music and surf-pop vibe.

Having gone through emo and pop-punk, their sound values an organic groove, making them a new kind of surf music group.