[Ballads That Suit the Sea] A handpicked selection of fleetingly beautiful masterpieces perfect for summer listening!

When thinking of songs to listen to at the beach, many people probably imagine lively, upbeat tracks.

But the ocean suits not only sparkly, high-energy tunes—it also pairs beautifully with tender ballads.

In this article, we introduce Japanese ballad songs that go well with the sea.

From tracks that match the romantic ocean scenery at sunset or under the starry night sky, to gentle songs that let you reflect as you gaze at the waves, we’ve picked a wide range.

Enjoy the vast seascape together with your favorite ballad songs!

Playlist

[Ballads That Suit the Sea] A handpicked selection of fleetingly beautiful masterpieces perfect for summer listening!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s bittersweet summer classic “The Summer You Gave Me”
2	Life is BeautifulHirai Dai		Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone
3	Starry NightYuka		The profound feelings and warmth of the heart portrayed in the lyrics of the starry sky
4	OCEANB’z		B’z’s “OCEAN” is the theme song for Umizaru.
5	deep seaAwesome City Club		A gem-like ballad depicting the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
6	A Phantom on the Shoreindigo la End		A sentimental ballad that sings of memories by the seaside
7	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		A popular song by Southern, a youthful summer love song
8	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A beautiful, bittersweet song of summer memories
9	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		The birth of a masterpiece: Mr.Children’s 1st single
10	Summer nudeToki Asako		Asako Toki’s sophisticated summer song
11	NatsuneYuuri		A romantic ballad song at the end of summer
12	BelieveChe’Nelle		A moving ballad filled with love and hope
13	Let’s go see the sunrise.SMAP		A moving song that sings of a father's love and hopes for his daughter
14	Sparklers ~An August Promise~sonā poketto		Bittersweet memories of summer and a melodious song.
15	seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Memories of a lost love, and its warmth
16	lamplightYuga		The warmth of music that illuminates the heart through Yuga’s song
17	The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai		Koji Tamaki’s exquisite ballad, seeping into the heart.
18	fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A fleeting, beautiful love story at the end of summer
19	Ballad of the SeaRemioromen		A sweeping ballad that portrays love by the sea, a heartwarming song.
20	The Sound of WavesYamashita Tatsuro		The gentle tones of city pop resonate in my heart.
21	meteorKobukuro		A Song of Bonds Woven with Wishes to the Stars
22	At the end of summerT-BOLAN		T-BOLAN's heartwarming classic about the end of summer
23	harborsupittsu		The music of Spitz has a gentle quality that heals the heart.
24	Nagisasupittsu		A poignant Spitz classic to listen to at the end of summer
25	Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai		A rock ballad that poignantly depicts the end of summer
26	Let’s go look for fragments of stars.fukumimi		An artist unit featuring Fukumi Mimi, Kyoko, and others
27	sandy beachAnri		A wistful ballad swayed by the sound of waves, soothing the pain of the heart
28	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		“Shimanchu nu Takara” is a masterpiece that sings of the heart of Okinawa.
29	guidelinesUru		Uru’s new song Kokoroe is a cheer song that likens the drama’s protagonist to the sea and sunlight.
30	Your heart is marine blue.Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Summer memories, a ballad by Omega Tribe
31	Harmony at Summer’s EndATSUSHI		A beautiful cover song that feels like the end of summer
32	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Umi no Yuurei” becomes a huge hit as a movie theme song
33	SparkleRADWIMPS		An emotional ballad from “Your Name.”
34	nape (of the neck)aiko		A bittersweet love ballad gazing at the sea
35	marine snowSukima Suichi		A heartbreak song that paints the snow of the deep sea
36	Scooping the Sea (House ver.)Hoshino Gen		A summer seaside song with a pleasant feeling of floating
37	Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI		A clear, mellow sound that evokes memories of summer
38	Flower of the sanshinBEGIN		The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
39	Voice of the Seaurashima tarou		The shamisen song from the au commercial announcement—one highly praised track.
40	sea glassSaucy Dog		Like a summer youth, a bittersweet love, as if in a movie.
41	seaSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ classic song “Umi” is a timeless summer-feel ballad.
42	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s classic “Shonen Jidai” depicts scenes of summer.
43	Even if (it) turns into bubblesYuga		A poignant seaside love song; Yuga’s translucent purity
44	An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaMatsutōya Yumi		Seaside memories where rippling piano and singing voice blend together
45	Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s masterpiece: a sea poem that stirs the heart
46	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A heartwarming song by an Okinawan band that evokes the summer sea.
47	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		Tota-san’s “Tsumugu” is a masterpiece that depicts bonds and nature.
48	Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau		Looking back on memories with a heartbreak song
49	Island SongZa Buumu		The song “Shima Uta,” imbued with prayers for peace, moves the heart.
50	I went to the sea.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A heartwarming masterpiece by Kazuyoshi Saito that paints the sea
51	Tears of Tropical FishFlower		A poignant Flower classic that sings of summer seas and love
52	Sea of DreamsMISIA		The commemorative song for the 5th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea
53	Blue BenchSasuke		A refreshing breakup song to listen to by the seaside
54	Golden MoonSuga Shikao		Songs of hope and despair in life, heard by the seaside
55	A seagull is a seagull.Tokunaga Hideaki		A bittersweet song for adults sung by Hideaki Tokunaga
56	seaGorin Mayumi		Mayumi Itsuwa’s music is emotionally rich and deeply moving.
57	AliensKirinji		Healing music layered over the sound of waves, resonating in the heart
58	AlgernonYorushika		A heart-stirring song where poignancy and hope intersect
59	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		Moriyama Naotaro’s singing voice resonates with summer memories.
60	Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME		A ballad by RIP SLYME inspired by the seaside
61	Shiori’s ThemeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ classic song “Shiori no Theme” together with the film
62	Before our feelings overlapHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s songs are moving and beautiful.