[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!
Playlist
| [July Songs] A selection of Japanese summer tunes perfect for the start of the season! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Cider in JulyChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu | play_arrow | A refreshing pop song with a summer youth theme |
| 2east | sunflowerAdo | play_arrow | A song of courage to live positively like a sunflower |
| 3east | July 7, sunnyDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE's Tanabata love song |
| 4east | Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's exhilarating summer classic |
| 5east | hummingIkuta Rira | play_arrow | A warm song that depicts the gentleness of the morning |
| 6east | left-right confusionYorushika | play_arrow | A song that depicts summer memories and heartbreak |
| 7east | OrihimeSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | A track that expresses the Tanabata story in a modern rap style |
| 8east | JulyTETORA | play_arrow | A youthful rock by TETORA, perfect for summer |
| 9east | Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Gently speaking about the importance of resting |
| 10east | July 1stHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s summer songs color the season |
| 11east | July feat. sogummjjj | play_arrow | Expressing urban loneliness and love in a summer-ready track by JJJ and sogumm |
| 12east | Somewhere in the summerWANIMA | play_arrow | WANIMA’s summer cheer song |
| 13east | Fanfaresumika | play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self |
| 14east | summer squallarashi | play_arrow | Yuzu’s Kitagawa to produce Koshien cheering song |
| 15east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai | play_arrow | A tropical-flavored song that advocates a laid-back lifestyle |
| 16east | Vega and AltairKANA-BOON | play_arrow | The parted romance of Vega and Altair |
| 17east | RAIN OF JULYMAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | A Song of July Rain, Loss, and the Wish for Renewal |
| 18east | Summer nuisancebokula. | play_arrow | A rock song depicting a summer festival and budding romance |
| 19east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End | play_arrow | Nostalgia and memories of summer nights |
| 20east | Youth and youth and youthaimyon | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the wistful feelings of a summer romance |
| 21east | Summer SongYUI | play_arrow | Heart fluttering with YUI's summer classic |
| 22east | Summer Colorsyuzu | play_arrow | A song filled with the exhilaration of summer and memories of youth. |
| 23east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu’s summer duet song |
| 24east | Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu | play_arrow | Introduction to Summer Nude, the summer classic by Magokoro Brothers |
| 25east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | Expressing the summer hype in a song by Shonan no Kaze |
| 26east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A classic BUMP song that captures the bittersweetness of youth. |
| 27east | long-distance relationshipRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Long-distance relationship email exchange song |
| 28east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | T.M.Revolution’s summer classic |
| 29east | HANABIMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children’s signature summer song |
| 30east | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | An emotionally rich summer classic, the theme song of Children of the Sea |
| 31east | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN | play_arrow | Introduction to classic songs that sing about memories of summer festivals |
| 32east | The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | Princess Princess's hot summer track |
| 33east | WingChinen Rina | play_arrow | Rina Chinen’s signature summer-like, Latin-style song |
| 34east | Earbuds and a chorus of cicadasOrangestar | play_arrow | Earphones and the chorus of cicadas, achieved a million. |
| 35east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarou | play_arrow | An Okinawan-style song sung by Kenta Kiritani |
| 36east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | The classic debut song by supercell |
| 37east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry has a huge hit with a cover song |
| 38east | White BeachHY | play_arrow | A song that became famous as HY’s debut track |
| 39east | Summer is comingDaikoku Maki | play_arrow | Expressing the exhilaration of summer through Maki Ohguro’s powerful vocals |
| 40east | Music HourPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A refreshing summer hit, the sparkle of youth! |
| 41east | Brilliant RainKing Gnu | play_arrow | A strong will to face adversity and musicality |
| 42east | guitar bagGalileo Galilei | play_arrow | A refreshing four-piece band's summer classic |
| 43east | MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song |
| 44east | fireworksaiko | play_arrow | aiko’s classic summer love song |
| 45east | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo | play_arrow | Godiego's Galaxy Express theme song |
| 46east | A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Million-selling songs by Yumi Matsutoya |
| 47east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s first single in seven years |
| 48east | ultra soulB’z | play_arrow | B’z’s “ultra soul” is perfect for summer. |
| 49east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s summer festival cheer song |
| 50east | Fanfare of the Starsatarashii chizu | play_arrow | Brisk and dramatic in the style of SMAP |
| 51east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Youthful rock sound, the resonance of blue and summer |
| 52east | Nagisasupittsu | play_arrow | The appeal of Spitz’s summer song “Nagisa” |
| 53east | sparklerFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Fujifabric’s wah guitar songs |
| 54east | fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | The third generation’s summer song “Hanabi” is a wistful, emotional ballad. |
| 55east | Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s Summer Love Story |
| 56east | Summer DayMoritaka Chisato | play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka's 22nd single |
| 57east | HANABIHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The strength to live within sadness |
| 58east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | Love song, punk style, pure-hearted feelings |
| 59east | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children | play_arrow | Early love songs by Mr.Children |
| 60east | LIFEkimaguren | play_arrow | Kimaguren’s summer song reaches the Top 20 for the first time |
| 61east | A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A cool summer piece by Joe Hisaishi from Kiki's Delivery Service |
| 62east | flying getAKB48 | play_arrow | Enjoying the height of summer in July with AKB48’s “Flying Get” |
| 63east | UMI(produced by C&K)TEE | play_arrow | TEE's 2019 summer new reggae song |
| 64east | EsperanzaNishino Kana | play_arrow | An anthem cheering on women who are bold in love |
| 65east | Because I met youmiwa | play_arrow | Perfect for summer: miwa’s club-activity cheer song |
| 66east | Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A summer theme song, full of happiness! |
| 67east | Secret Summertsubaki fakutorī | play_arrow | Sparkling summer love, a mix of forbidden thrill and elation |
| 68east | An isosceles large triangle of summerGen’in wa jibun ni aru. | play_arrow | A love between two who cannot meet, the isosceles triangle constellation |
| 69east | SwimmyYuka | play_arrow | Yuka's 'Swimmy' is a refreshing, summer-appropriate song. |
| 70east | Summer Love Fireworks40mP | play_arrow | A love song fireworks collaboration between a Vocaloid producer and a singer |
| 71east | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | Judy and Mary’s signature song from 1995 |
| 72east | milky wayL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | A love ballad by L’Arc~en~Ciel |
| 73east | Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS | play_arrow | Sentimental Bus's big summer hit |
| 74east | Summer Days of 1993class | play_arrow | Million-seller debut single by Class |
| 75east | HANABIikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s summer song |
| 76east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern All Stars represent the Japanese summer. |
| 77east | I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern's single, refreshing like summer |
| 78east | Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s summer classic ballad “Kingyo Hanabi” |
| 79east | Tanabata Streetjisoku 36 km | play_arrow | At 36 kilometers per hour, portraying the conflicts of youth. |
| 80east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~Chino Ai, Tomatsu Haruka, Hayami Saori | play_arrow | A summer song covered by voice actors that was originally by ZONE |
| 81east | If it’s the rain in JulyNishiwaki Yui | play_arrow | A love song by Yui Nishiwaki that evokes the beginning of summer |
| 82east | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao | play_arrow | A love song about unrequited love by Mao Abe |
| 83east | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE’s classic summer song |
| 84east | UmitsukiClariS | play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of summer and the emotions of love. |
| 85east | Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | Be set free from the everyday with a summer tune |
| 86east | Midsummer CitrusReGLOSS | play_arrow | A song depicting summer love and the sparkle of youth |
| 87east | meteor showerCocco | play_arrow | Cocco’s songs are dreamlike and suited for summer. |
| 88east | Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN | play_arrow | DEEN’s signature songs, refreshing Pocari summer tunes |
| 89east | Sound of SummerGReeeeN | play_arrow | A gentle love song by GReeeeN with a summer theme |
| 90east | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY | play_arrow | PUFFY achieved a million-selling single in 1997 |
| 91east | A-E-U-ITHE ORAL CIGARETTES | play_arrow | A heartfelt love story song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES |
| 92east | fireworksTUBE | play_arrow | Live strongly and fiercely, like fireworks |
| 93east | Summer’s Collapse, Unrequited Loveaotokei | play_arrow | A Vocaloid sings about the feelings of heartbreak |
| 94east | sparklergagaga supi | play_arrow | Gagaga SP’s summer fireworks song |
| 95east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi | play_arrow | BENI covers Ketsumeishi’s summer song |
| 96east | Surfer KingFujifaburikku | play_arrow | The distinctive sound of surf music |
| 97east | Julyyayuyo | play_arrow | Yayuyo produced a song for Tanabata |
| 98east | I can’t even get hurt.Kajitani Miyuki | play_arrow | anime ending theme song |
| 99east | Greatful daysHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki summer song TV music program theme song |
| 100east | mermaidSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | Summer dance song of the mermaid and the prince |
| 101east | “Flower” -0714-MY FIRST STORY | play_arrow | Summer song(s) by MY FIRST STORY |
| 102east | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | An exhilarating song to fully enjoy the summer |
| 103east | TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A classic, fast-paced anthem by THE BLUE HEARTS |
| 104east | Ah, summer vacation.TUBE | play_arrow | Remembering nostalgia with TUBE’s classic summer songs |
| 105east | H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE | play_arrow | ZONE's love song that brings back memories of summer romance |
| 106east | July 8the GazettE | play_arrow | the GazettE’s summer song “July 8” |
| 107east | When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu | play_arrow | Introducing Yuzu’s hidden gem “Himawari ga Saku Toki” (When Sunflowers Bloom) |
| 108east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s movie theme song. A gentle summer tune that resonates with the heart. |
| 109east | ALL FOR YOUAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s 2004 single |
| 110east | rainbowFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama scores a massive hit with the WATER BOYS theme song |
| 111east | Live the summerRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | The freshness and vigor of cider bubbles |
| 112east | The summer you gave meieiri reo | play_arrow | Theme song of the drama starring Sota Fukushi |
| 113east | I can see you againKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Summer reunion: bittersweet feelings and a fluttering heart |
| 114east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future |
| 115east | Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki | play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s popular songs that color the summer of the Reiwa era |
| 116east | Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48's 26th single |
| 117east | The Summer Without YouDEEN | play_arrow | Conan ending theme: DEEN’s passionate, summery song |
| 118east | Open your heartZARD | play_arrow | ZARD’s quintessential summer song used in a Pocari Sweat commercial |
| 119east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | AIMYON’s “Marigold” and the flowering season of the flower |
| 120east | Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club | play_arrow | Refreshing summer music, a heart-soothing singing voice |
| 121east | HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution | play_arrow | A refreshing summer song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart |
| 122east | cotton candyback number | play_arrow | A famous back number song that depicts a romance at a summer festival |
| 123east | Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY | play_arrow | The third single that likens summer romance to shaved ice |
| 124east | In the Blueikimonogakari | play_arrow | A coming-of-age story about finding bonds with friends and discovering your true self |
| 125east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya | play_arrow | A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth |
| 126east | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi | play_arrow | A call to pure passion and challenge |
| 127east | scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro | play_arrow | An uplifting song that gives you the courage to express your feelings |
| 128east | sparkleFuji Kaze | play_arrow | A positive message about overcoming hardships with the one you love |
| 129east | JULYMs. OOJA | play_arrow | A ballad by Ms.OOJA. It expresses the feelings of a summer romance. |
| 130east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika | play_arrow | A youth song depicting the end of summer and the fleeting nature of growth |
| 131east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's summery youth pop song |
| 132east | A wish in summerPenthouse | play_arrow | A song by the University of Tokyo–originated band Penthouse that depicts the feelings of summer love |
| 133east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | Representative summer songs by BONNIE PINK |
| 134east | HanabiCAPSULE | play_arrow | The music unit of Yasutaka Nakata and Toshiko Koshijima |
| 135east | July 7Char | play_arrow | Tanabata love song, surprise proposal |
| 136east | Happy BirthdayEXILE TAKAHIRO | play_arrow | A warm message song of love and gratitude |
| 137east | For the momentEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Every Little Thing's first Oricon number-one single |
| 138east | Kiss the windGLIM SPANKY | play_arrow | GLIM SPANKY releases a summer-oriented rock track for streaming |
| 139east | Tonight, July 7MACO | play_arrow | Gratitude and aching feelings for someone I can no longer meet |
| 140east | Our DiaryME:I | play_arrow | ME:I sings about summer memories |
| 141east | A sky full of holesadieu | play_arrow | adieu’s love song, expressing complex feelings of love |
| 142east | Milky Wayaiko | play_arrow | A bittersweet summer song that captures the subtleties of romance |
| 143east | Joyfulikimonogakari | play_arrow | A high-energy track that amps up the fun in July |
| 144east | A Night in Julykururi | play_arrow | Kururi's "July Night" is a warm, quintessentially Japanese song. |
| 145east | Tanabatanegoto | play_arrow | Tanabata is dream pop that portrays both longing and anxiety for the future. |
| 146east | A love like fireworksMiyuhan | play_arrow | A beautiful song that portrays a bittersweet summer love |
| 147east | Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto | play_arrow | Momoiro Clover Z's summer song Coco☆Natsu |
| 148east | Chekhov’s gun payoffyuzu | play_arrow | I feel healed by Yuzu’s 25th-anniversary song. |
| 149east | I’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with being someone who just keeps crying.riria. | play_arrow | A song that faces memories of summer heartbreak |
| 150east | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi | play_arrow | Rimi Natsukawa’s smash hit, with total sales of 1.2 million copies |
| 151east | You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s million-selling dance song |
| 152east | fireworksNaoko Ken | play_arrow | Naoko Ken’s firework-themed ballad |
| 153east | Summer Sky Nostalgiaameagari P | play_arrow | Vocaloid rock with a heartrending piano |
| 154east | Julybloodthirsty butchers | play_arrow | A masterpiece with a poignant melody that expresses the sense of loss of summer |
| 155east | Don’t give upZARD | play_arrow | Izumi Sakai makes a re-debut as ZARD. |
| 156east | Starting Oversumika | play_arrow | A song that conveys the refreshing feel of summer and positive emotions |
| 157east | July 7Sutādasuto☆Rebyū | play_arrow | Feelings for the unforgettable person I parted with on Tanabata |
| 158east | It’s extremely hot.Higuchi Ai | play_arrow | Episodes of a hot summer and love as depicted by Ai Higuchi |
| 159east | Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | Summer-ready upper tune |
| 160east | WillNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s summer classic “will” |
| 161east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi | play_arrow | Touch OP song baseball cheering song |
| 162east | moonlightbakufū suranpu | play_arrow | A love song by Bakufu Slump that portrays the romance of Tanabata |
| 163east | Cicadas of JulyKOHH | play_arrow | A shocking work that layers the image of a cicada with the force of life |
| 164east | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME | play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s summer classic “Rakuen Baby” |
| 165east | July 7Mizuki Nana | play_arrow | Introduction to Nana Mizuki’s classic song “July 7th” |


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