[July Songs] A selection of Japanese summer tunes perfect for the start of the season!
July marks the opening act of full-fledged summer.
Fireworks, the start of beach season, Tanabata, festivals…
For students, it’s also when summer vacation begins—no shortage of events to get excited about.
In this article, we introduce songs that are perfect for July, a month when outings become more frequent.
From tracks that evoke the start of summer—like the sea, the stars, and festivals—to refreshing youth anthems, it’s a lineup packed with mood-boosting classics.
Crank up your favorite tune and power through the sweltering summer heat!
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[July Songs] Picked Japanese summer songs perfect for the start of summer! (81–90)
A-E-U-ITHE ORAL CIGARETTES
This is a song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES that blends a sense of wistfulness with exhilaration.
The band sound is striking, with a powerful, resonant rhythm and light, nimble guitar tones that give it a buoyant energy.
It’s said to depict the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, and the lyrics convey that same bittersweet emotion.
It’s a driving track that contemplates true love while drifting into an imagined love story.
fireworksTUBE
Speaking of summer, TUBE is the go-to band, so of course they have songs with a fireworks motif.
This one is an uplifting, encouraging track set to a bright, dance-inducing tempo.
It conveys a message to live powerfully and passionately, like a bursting fireworks display.
Summer’s Collapse, Unrequited Loveaotokei
A much-talked-about song that takes on the challenge of expressing a “trembling voice” with Vocaloid.
It captures the feeling of singing while holding back tears.
Released on September 11, 2015.
It’s a rock ballad that portrays the emotions of a boy shaken by the realization of a broken heart.
sparklergagaga supi
This is a summer song by Gagaga SP centered around fireworks.
It’s a straightforward love song and, at the same time, a heartbreak song.
Rather than a gentle sparkler, it’s characterized by the explosive intensity of a full-blown fireworks display.
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
It’s perfect as background music for a summer drive.
It’s a summer song by Ketsumeishi, the music group known for tracks like “Tomodachi” and “Kimi ni BUMP.” It was released in 2003 as their seventh single.
Maybe because of its relaxed rhythm, listening to it is really calming.
The video is a cover version by BENI, a female singer from Okinawa.
Surfer KingFujifaburikku
Judging from the song title, the music is heavily influenced by surfing and surfers.
It delivers a distinctive, unexpected sound, as if the modern-day Beach Boys had suddenly been rejuvenated at the height of their glory.
If you like music from that era, it’s worth a listen.
[July Songs] A Pick of Japanese Summer Tracks to Kick Off the Season! (91–100)
Julyyayuyo
A song that perfectly suits the Tanabata season has been created by Yayuyo.
It vividly portrays a solitary summer night, embodying the band’s concept of turning everyday life into sound.
The lyrics, which deepen feelings for the other person even amid the oppressive heat, carry a sense of hope within their poignancy and linger in the listener’s heart.
The track is included on the album “Yayuyo.” A music video was also produced for it—its monochrome visual beauty is a highlight.
It’s a song you’ll want to play during a quiet summer night alone or at dusk when your thoughts drift toward love.