Masterpieces that color the hot season! Summer songs recommended for the Yutori generation
Speaking of summer, it’s the season when everyone feels more carefree, regardless of age or gender.
You might go out with family or friends, and if you’re a student, you may have summer vacation—truly a season full of events.
On the other hand, in recent years, the extreme heat may make some people prefer to stay indoors.
So this time, we’ve put together a list of summer songs recommended for the yutori generation.
They’re great as background music when you’re out and about, or for enjoying the summer vibe indoors with just the music.
We hope you’ll use them in whatever way suits you best.
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Timeless summer hits to brighten the hot season! Summer songs recommended for the Yutori generation (61–70)
StarmineDa-iCE
This song, which captures the exhilaration of a fireworks festival, is the ultimate summer anthem themed around a special summer night for lovers.
The scenes of a fireworks show spent with a partner in a yukata vividly come to mind, and the lyrics depicting a mature summer romance make it a particularly memorable track.
Released in August 2022 as a digital-only single, it became a major sensation with over 600 million views on TikTok.
The YouTube music video became the fastest in Da-iCE’s history to reach 10 million views, and the song was selected for the Excellent Work Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s perfect for anyone planning a date at a fireworks festival or looking to soak up the atmosphere of a summer matsuri.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song packs a sense of exhilarating, fast-paced guitar rock with the bittersweetness of youth.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” in April 2024, marking Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first anime tie-in in about five years.
Created by Motoki Ohmori with the feeling of an answer song to “Ao to Natsu,” the track features striking, technically intricate guitar riffs that signal a return to the band’s roots.
The lyrics explore the finiteness of life, the struggles of adolescence, and the importance of loving one’s imperfect self.
It’s a refreshingly uplifting song, perfect for those who want to get fired up at summer festivals or reminisce about their youth.
summer festivalWhiteberry
This is a famous song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist who, on a festival night spent with their lover in a yukata, can’t quite find the courage to hold hands in the crowd and, even while watching sparklers burn, can’t put their feelings into words.
Released in August 2000, it’s Whiteberry’s signature track—a cover of a JITTERIN’JINN song—that reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
It also served as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fushigi na Hanashi” and became the catalyst for their appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to feel the sweet-and-sour ache of youthful love and nostalgia for summers gone by.
Let’s Go to the Sea (feat. PES)Lisa Halim
This surf music features a groovy, Latin-tinged rhythm that resonates comfortably alongside the sound of the waves.
Lisa Halim’s husky yet gentle vocals blend seamlessly with PES’s cool rap (formerly of RIP SLYME), vividly expressing a longing for the sea and memories of summer.
Produced by DJ HASEBE, the track was released as a digital-only single in October 2020 and drew attention after being picked up by major Spotify playlists.
It’s the perfect song for a seaside drive or reminiscing about summer.
Traffic JamSPiCYSOL
This song is a love track inspired by the traffic jams on National Route 134 in Shonan.
Featuring an upbeat rhythm and refreshing melody, it stands as a signature piece that embodies SPiCYSOL’s “Surf Beat Music” concept.
It was released digitally in advance in May 2019 and later included on the EP EASY-EP in August of the same year.
The song received power-play rotations on more than 17 radio stations nationwide and has been embraced by many listeners as the perfect soundtrack for summer drives.
Give it a listen for seaside drive dates or trips to Shonan with friends!
Surf TimeHirai Dai
A classic of Hawaiian surf music wrapped in the sound of waves and a soothing ukulele melody.
Featured on the 2011 debut album “OHANA,” this piece is one of Dai Hirai’s signature works, imbued with his deep love for surf culture.
Its lyrics, themed around a yearning for tropical islands and the freedom of the surfing life, leave a strong impression.
With vivid scenes that weave in Hawaiian place names, it instantly transports listeners to a sunny, southern beach.
It’s the perfect track for relaxing by the seaside or resetting your mind away from the noise of everyday life.
Summer Colorsyuzu
This is an ode to youth that vividly captures the image of young people speeding down a hill on their bicycles.
Released in 1998, this song brought a fresh breeze to the music scene as Yuzu’s major-label debut single.
Featuring the refreshing sound of acoustic guitars and the crisp harmonies of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa, it was included on the album “Yuzu Ikka” and later used in 2017 as the theme song for Lotte’s “Sou” commercial.
Its lyrics, filled with summer memories and the bittersweetness of first love, gently portray a moment of youth that everyone can relate to.
The song is still used as the approach melody at Keikyu Kami-Ōoka Station, and has become a seasonal fixture woven into the fabric of the city—a quintessential summer track.
It’s perfect for the time of year when the start of summer is in the air, or when you want to look back on memories with someone special.