Songs to Enjoy in Summer! Classic Hits Special (Showa & Heisei)

Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY

PUFFY 'Et Cetera Related to the Beach' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A top-tier summer tune from PUFFY, produced by Tamio Okuda with lyrics by Yosui Inoue—both leading creators in Japan’s music scene.

Released in April 1997, the track hit No.

1 on the Oricon charts and became a million-seller with total sales exceeding 1.1 million copies.

It was also widely known as the song for Kirin Beverage’s “Tennen Sodachi” commercial.

Inoue’s lyrics paint a humorous, slightly surreal world set on a summer shoreline—utterly distinctive.

It’s a bona fide miracle of a song, perfectly fusing PUFFY’s signature laid-back vocals with a bright pop sound.

Put this on while driving along the coast, and it feels like the best summer is about to begin.

You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Furihata Ai

Ai Furihata 'You Guys Are Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango, Right?' Music Video

Once you hear it, you can’t forget it—the tropical, sparkling sound instantly puts you in a summer mood.

The playful lyrics that liken a love interest to tropical fruit are simply brilliant, and you can feel the buoyant exhilaration of a protagonist who grows bold under the summer sun.

This track was performed by Ai Furihata—whose talents also shine as a voice actress—on her cover album “Memories of Romance in Summer.” The original song was released in April 1984 by Meiko Nakahara and became a sensation as a Kanebo commercial song, a classic pop gem from the Showa era.

Preserving the glitter of the ’80s while dressing it in a modern sound, the arrangement feels wonderfully comfortable—so much so that you might just find your body swaying along.

Summer Days of 1993class

Summer Days of 1993

With its relaxed melody that evokes lush nature and its refreshing vocals that make you forget the summer heat, this is a memorable track by class.

The lyrics candidly express the surprise and confusion of suddenly falling in love, as well as the swelling of tender feelings, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 1993, the song became a massive hit, selling over 1.7 million copies, and etched itself into many people’s summer memories.

It is also included on the album Mellow Prism.

It’s a perfect song to play while driving or relaxing by the seaside, letting you fully savor the liberating spirit of summer.

Summer is comingDaikoku Maki

Summer is coming

Maki Ohguro, known for her powerful, passion-stirring vocals, shines especially in this track, where a gently smoldering passion is felt more strongly than in many of her other songs.

The relaxed tempo that accentuates a Latin vibe, along with the striking presence of percussion and brass, creates a memorable sound and conveys a sexy atmosphere.

Even with the laid-back rhythm, Ohguro’s vocals remain as strong as ever, evoking a sense of passion kept deep within the heart.

The lyrics depict a situation where love is overflowing all around yet never reaches the singer herself, expressing frustration with that reality—while still portraying the kind of emotion that burns with determination to stride powerfully toward summer.

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A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR

Rats & Star / Megumi no Hito

They revamped their group name, and marking this new beginning was this ultimate summer song released in 1983.

It was featured in a Shiseido commercial and became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts and selling a total of 622,000 copies.

The lyrics, which capture a man’s feelings as he’s swept off his feet by a chic, dashing woman he meets on a summer beach, are exciting just to listen to.

Blending funk and Latin into a danceable track, the song left a striking impression with a sound that overturned their previous image and choreography you can’t help but imitate.

Blast it while driving along the coast, and you’ll be in peak summer mode.

Music HourPorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti “Music Hour” Music Video

This is the third single by Porno Graffitti, who debuted with “Apollo” in 1999—a song that seems to capture a sense of rising excitement for summer.

Overall, it feels like it’s modeled after a radio program, and combined with the breezy sound, it conjures up an image of music playing from a car stereo cruising along the coastline.

The lyrics, which depict a radio host responding to messages from listeners, are memorable and give the impression of encouraging people to enjoy the summer.

It’s a track that conveys a refreshing yet powerful energy—highlighting the thrill of the season’s arrival as temperatures climb, and the determination to fully savor a youth that can only be found in summer.

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Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band that has released numerous classics, known for their message-driven lyrics and a vocal style no one can imitate.

Their 15th single, “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni,” written as the theme song for the TV drama “Tsuki no Kagayaku Yoru Dakara,” is widely known across generations as one of the band’s signature songs.

Its lyrics painting a summer night sky and its lyrical melody evoke vivid scenes in your mind just by listening.

It’s a quintessential masterpiece of the 1990s, with a dramatic worldview that resonates deeply.

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