Blue skies, white sandy beaches, crystal-clear seas, and summer romance…
Listening to songs that capture the many faces of summer can’t help but lift your spirits, right? In this article, we’ve gathered summer tracks from Johnny’s groups.
From songs you often hear on TV and in commercials to hidden gems beloved by fans, we’ve picked a wide range.
Enjoy Johnny’s summer songs along with the dazzling choreography and elaborate production in their music videos.
Note: The Johnny & Associates agency changed its name in 2023.
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Full-on summer vibes! Johnny’s most popular summer songs (1–10)
Sister Summer of the SeasideNEWS
A refreshing song by NEWS that makes you want to bask in the summer sun.
This track is sung from a male perspective, capturing admiration for an older woman he meets by the seaside and sparkling summer memories—it’s enough to make your heart flutter just by listening.
Released in July 2013 as their 17th single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Frequently performed on music shows, it’s a beloved summer classic.
Put it on during a summer drive or at the beach to take the excitement to the next level!
ENDLESS SUMMERKis-my-ft2
A refreshing Kis-My-Ft2 track that vividly sings about the liberating feeling of summer! Its somewhat bittersweet yet forward-looking melody and catchy dance vibe captivate fans and won’t let go.
Released in September 2020 as their 26th single, this song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Manatsu no Shonen ~19452020~.” It’s a classic you’ll want to play when looking back on this summer before autumn arrives, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
KinKi Kids is an idol duo that made their debut as a first for Johnny’s in several ways, including being from the Kansai region and performing as a two-member unit.
Their third single, “Jetcoaster Romance,” used as the campaign song for ANA’s ’98 Paradise Okinawa, also drew attention for being created by the same duo as their debut single “Garasu no Shonen”: lyricist Takashi Matsumoto and composer Tatsuro Yamashita.
The contrast between the summery, liberating ensemble and the slightly wistful vocals creates an atmosphere only KinKi Kids can deliver.
It’s an upbeat tune with a superb urban arrangement that perfectly amplifies the season of the sun.
HELLO HELLOSnow Man
This is a love song by Snow Man that delivered a refreshing thrill as the theme song for the film Honey Lemon Soda, starring member Raul.
Carried by a melody that feels like love bursting forth from a fateful encounter, the feelings come through straight and clear.
The music video, which leaps from a drawing into the real “you,” also amplified its pure worldview.
Released in July 2021 as their fourth single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart with 806,000 copies sold in its first week.
Notably, it marked their third consecutive single to exceed 500,000 first-week sales—a remarkable feat for a male artist and the first in about ten years.
Listen to it under the summer blue sky, thinking of someone special, and you’ll be wrapped in a heart-filling sense of happiness.
Glaring Summernaniwa danshi
A dazzling summer anthem like the sun has arrived! It’s a track by Naniwa Danshi that was pre-released as a digital single in June 2025.
The choreography, which fuses summery vibes with disco, is also captivating, featuring high-energy dance moves in the intro and chorus that are perfect for midsummer.
The song was also used in a ROUND1 commercial.
It’s perfect for getting hyped with friends at the beach or as the soundtrack to your summer memories!
Summer Splash!arashi
The nationally beloved idol group Arashi.
Although they went on hiatus in 2020, their songs are still loved by many people today.
Among their summer-themed works, perhaps the most popular is “Summer Splash!” It’s basically a refreshing track that falls under J-pop, but true to Arashi’s style, it also features a rap part.
It’s a great recommendation as driving music when heading out to leisure spots like the beach or the pool!
Serious SUNSHINEHey! Say! JUMP
Hey! Say! JUMP is an eight-member idol group whose name means “all members were born in the Heisei era, and they’ll leap high through the Heisei period.” True to their name, each member is active across a wide range of fields.
Their 16th single, ‘Shinken SUNSHINE,’ used as the CM song for KOSÉ Cosmeport’s SUNCUT featuring the members, instantly boosts your energy with its driving beat and choral intro.
The lyrics evoke heat and a sense of freedom, conjuring vivid scenes of summer.
It’s a fully pop, party-ready tune that’s guaranteed to hype up the room when you sing it with friends at summer karaoke.