Recommended summer songs for kids: Popular J-POP/Japanese hits [2026]
Every summer brings a relentless heat wave, but for kids, summer isn’t just hot—it’s a season full of fun with pools, the beach, summer vacation, fireworks, and more.
In this article, we’ve gathered a collection of summer songs perfect for children.
Focusing on artists popular with kids, we’ll introduce both ballads and up-tempo tracks, from timeless classics to the latest hits.
If you’re looking for summer songs to play for children, be sure to check this out.
You’re sure to find the perfect track for summer drives or as BGM for camping!
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Recommended summer songs for kids: Popular J-POP/Japanese songs [2026] (61–70)
Summertime Recordjin
Many people probably think of this when it comes to summer-themed Vocaloid songs.
It’s a track by Jin, the creator of the Kagerou Project series, released in 2013.
It serves as the ending theme for the Kagerou Project mentioned above.
This guitar-driven rock number blends urgency with poignancy, and listening to it evokes the end of summer.
If you know the broader story, the words in the lyrics carry a mix of emotions.
I’m sure it’ll go over well with kids who like Vocaloid, so definitely give it a try.
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika is a male–female duo consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.
They mainly produce songs in the pop and pop-rock genres.
Each track is captivating for its nostalgic coming-of-age feel and beautiful lyrics.
“Hana ni Bourei” (Ghost in a Flower) evokes the joys of summer—the sounds, scenes, and scents.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the animated film A Whisker Away.
Since the movie features quintessential summer scenes like fireworks and festivals, children can enjoy both the film and the song.
silver vineSato Chiaki
Summer is a season packed with fun events for kids, like pool days and fireworks.
A perfect song for such a summer is Chiaki Sato’s “Matatabi.” The track features a relaxed tempo and warm guitar sounds, incorporating elements of country and folk.
The lyrics are sprinkled with words that evoke nostalgia, bringing back memories of summertime.
It’s also used as the theme song for the film “Bake-neko Anzu-chan,” making it a great choice to listen to with children while creating summer memories.
BokuNatsuSakaguchi Ami
Based on the voices of children who, due to the COVID outbreak in 2020, could no longer take part in clubs and various extracurricular activities, Aimi Sakaguchi created “#BokuNatsu.” There were so many kids who had to miss their final tournaments and competitions because of COVID.
This song clears away that pent-up frustration—the vague, directionless haze and the bitter feelings that aren’t anyone’s fault.
It’s a track that makes you feel that everything you did leading up to that final summer tournament was absolutely not in vain.
high-stepperŌhara Yuiko
Songs that capture the heat of youth are a staple of summer, aren’t they? Yuiko Ōhara’s “High Stepper” is a great recommendation as a youthful summer anthem.
It’s also the theme song for the popular anime Hanebado!, which centers on high school badminton.
With its fresh and cool vibe, it’s sure to get kids hooked!
Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46
Summer is the season when expectations for romance soar—why not lift your mood with this EDM-style track? It’s a song by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, released in 2019 as their second single.
The arrangement builds with an increasing number of sounds that spread outward, and it feels so refreshing.
You’ll feel like you’re basking in a fresh summer breeze.
The melody that weaves in the title is especially catchy, so even young children might enjoy listening.
Here’s to a wonderful romance this summer!
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song starts with an intro so exhilarating it makes you want to sprint up a hill.
Released as a single in 2018, it was written specifically for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi.” Alongside the driving momentum and lyrics that make you want to take off running, it also weaves in the delicate relationships unique to adolescence and a message of encouragement—making it a perfect companion to summer in your youth.
It’s crafted to let you feel summer to the fullest.
The song ends with a refreshing “chirin!” bell-like sound that leaves just the right afterglow.
If you want to savor the breezy thrill of summer, give it a listen!
