[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] A Pick of Japanese Summer Tunes to Kick Off the Season! (141–150)
A sky full of holesadieu
This is a grand yet delicate love song by adieu, who is also active as an actress under the name Moka Kamishiraishi.
Its sound carries a mysterious sense of weightless drift that can feel both heartrending and uplifting, conveying a blend of complex emotions.
The lyrics evoke a wondrous world, conjuring images of both longing for something far away and feelings for someone close by.
It’s a song with a mysterious charm that communicates the depth of love while also evoking the pain that resides within it.
Milky Wayaiko
This song is striking for its heart-jolting drums and shimmering guitar tones.
The lyrics, though tinged with sadness, carry a gentle warmth, capturing the delicate nuances of being in love so vividly that simply listening brings back sweet, bittersweet memories.
It’s a track from aiko’s album “Akatsuki no Love Letter,” released in November 2003, and its lyrics feel like a snapshot of an ordinary moment shared by lovers.
It’s the perfect song for a summer night—one that makes you want to listen shoulder to shoulder with someone you love under a starry sky.
Joyfulikimonogakari
July is a month packed with summer fun, isn’t it? And when it comes to songs you want to listen to in July, you probably want tracks that really amplify that excitement! In that case, how about Ikimonogakari’s “Joyful”? It’s a song you can enjoy purely for its high energy without worrying about the lyrics or what it’s singing about.
July flies by in no time, and I think it’s a track that will give power to those of you who can’t afford to waste a single moment!
A Night in Julykururi
Some fans say, “As long as vocalist Kishida and bassist Sato are there, Quruli will last forever!!” Still, for such a successful band to have this many member changes… Quruli really has a uniquely mysterious vibe, doesn’t it? Even people who don’t know Quruli at all will surely be struck by this song, July Night.
“I spotted a cat I didn’t know and thought I’d give it some milk, but by the time I bought the milk, the cat was gone.” That’s all the lyrics say, yet it carries a distinctly Japanese grace and atmosphere! It’s undoubtedly a song that warms the heart!
Tanabatanegoto
The song Tanabata is a striking track where elements of electronic rock and dream pop melt into Negoto’s signature dreamy soundscape.
Carried by the ethereal resonance of synthesizers, lyrics that weave together longing and anxiety about the future sink deeply into the heart.
The track is included on their first album, ex Negoto, released on July 13, 2011.
Its mysterious atmosphere, reminiscent of the Tanabata night sky, is perfect for summer night drives or the ride home from a fireworks festival.
It also has the feel of an anthem that gently encourages all those who dream.
A love like fireworksMiyuhan
Miyuhan’s “A Love Like Fireworks” portrays a romance that ended long ago, in some July.
It’s included on her 2017 mini album “Self Schema.” The beautiful yet fleeting vocals and melody, which evoke the bittersweet side of summer, are sure to bring tears.
“Let’s watch the fireworks together again, and stay together forever”—those feelings vanished as if they were fireworks blossoming and scattering in the sky.
Listen to it while recalling a summer love you can never return to.
Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
When you think of summer songs, what comes to mind? Beautiful ballads and nostalgic tunes are great, but an explosive uptempo track like this one is the best! “Koko☆Natsu” by the idol group Momoiro Clover Z has such a catchy chorus that once you hear it, you’ll definitely be hooked.
It sounds fun to belt it out together at karaoke in an air-conditioned room in July! Crank up this ultimate killer tune and get the party going!