[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 selection of Japanese summer tunes to kick off the season! (31–40)
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The debut single by supercell, a creative collective that now represents Japanese culture.
It’s a masterpiece featuring a beautiful band arrangement and melody, paired with lyrics themed around the summer stars.
As the ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari, it earned immense popularity among anime fans and remains a legendary, timeless classic that continues to be covered by many artists.
summer festivalWhiteberry
Originally a song by JITTERIN’JINN, it became a big hit when Whiteberry covered it in 2000.
Whiteberry is a girls’ band from Hokkaido, and this song was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fushigi na Hanashi,” leading to major success.
They also performed this song at the 51st NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
White BeachHY
A track from their indie debut album, “Departure.” It was used in a Coca-Cola commercial.
This song helped HY become known.
The sparkling melody that evokes a white sandy beach is beautiful.
Summer is comingDaikoku Maki
July is also the time when the rainy season ends, and it really feels like the true beginning of summer.
This song is one of Maki Ohguro’s signature tracks, and it captures that sense of excitement for summer’s arrival.
Her powerful vocals are a defining feature, conveying emotions like the passion blazing in your heart and a soaring exhilaration with direct clarity.
The sound emphasizes that passion as well—the brass that punctuates the band and the timbre of the flamenco guitar add accents that heighten the song’s heat even further.
Music HourPorunogurafiti
It’s an exceptionally happy classic you can’t help but want to play when the sun is blazing.
This work by Porno Graffitti is uniquely structured like a radio show! It fills you with the pure emotion of “this is just fun!” as if you were letting a DJ’s breezy patter and music carry you along.
Released in July 2000 as their third single, it became a hit with about 460,000 copies sold.
It’s also well known as a Pocari Sweat commercial song and is included on the album “foo?”.
Put it on for a summer drive or lively moments with friends, and it’ll color a page of your youth with the highest vibes.
[July Songs] A selection of Japanese summer songs to kick off the season! (41–50)
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
This song, which depicts the relentlessly pouring rain from a unique perspective, is a moving piece that sings of the strong will to keep moving forward even in difficult times.
The arrangement woven by violins, cellos, and female chorus gently envelops the noisy guitar sound, suggesting a new musical frontier for King Gnu.
Released in July 2022, it captured the hearts of many viewers as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama Old Rookie.
It is also included on the album Stardom.
Lyrics that evoke summer and an open, liberating sound enhance the feeling of the season.
guitar bagGalileo Galilei
Known as the inaugural champions of the teen-exclusive rock festival Sengoku Riot, the four-piece rock band Galileo Galilei thrilled fans by resuming activities with a new lineup in 2022.
Guitar Bag, included on their fifth album Bee and The Whales, is a refreshing number with a breezy ensemble.
Its lyrics evoke a scene of sunflowers in full bloom and conjure the image of a great presence that watches over you no matter what.
It’s a pop tune that blends the coolness of summer with a sentimental atmosphere, featuring a chorus that feels like the world opening up before your eyes.
