Songs to Enjoy in Summer! Classic Hits Special (Showa & Heisei)
In this article, we’re featuring nostalgic songs perfect for summer.
As summer approaches we all start to feel more carefree, and music really helps lift that summer mood!
We’re mainly introducing summer tracks from the Showa and Heisei eras, focusing on songs from the 1980s through the 2000s.
Some of you might remember hearing these tunes on car stereos back then, even if you’d only just become aware of things.
Listening to summer songs may also bring back memories from those days.
How about spending a fun summer with these wonderful tracks that capture the season?
Every song will boost your summer vibes—and they’re great for road trips, too!
Playlist
| Songs to Enjoy in Summer! Classic Hits Special (Showa & Heisei) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | Summer festival, Whiteberry’s classic song, Summer Memories |
| 2 | Swaying feelingsZARD |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of ZARD’s 1993 blockbuster hit |
| 3 | Rollercoaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | Inheritance of KinKi Kids’ summer song kayōkyoku |
| 4 | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s signature summer tune |
| 5 | The hottest summer in the worldPurinsesu Purinsesu |  play_arrow | A classic Princess Princess song that feels like summer |
| 6 | Last Summer WhisperAnri |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses Anri’s bittersweet feelings of summer |
| 7 | Harmony at the End of SummerInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad where summer’s melancholy overlaps with the heart |
| 8 | The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s classic summer ballad |
| 9 | secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE |  play_arrow | ZONE’s summer classic that captures memories of youth |
| 10 | Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The tender fondness for youth at summer’s end |
| 11 | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s second single of summer classics |
| 12 | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | A song filled with the exhilaration of summer and memories of youth. |
| 13 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A timeless summer love song that tugs at the heartstrings |
| 14 | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY 90s summer classic |
| 15 | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | PUFFY’s summer classic, a million-selling Oricon No. 1 hit |
| 16 | You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Furihata Ai |  play_arrow | Tropical summer pop |
| 17 | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer song that expresses the feelings of love. |
| 18 | Summer is comingDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s passionate singing voice and heart |
| 19 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR |  play_arrow | A major summer hit song from 1983 |
| 20 | Music HourPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Pornograffitti's summer-themed song |
| 21 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | Elekashi’s classic song “Like Tonight’s Moon” resonates deeply in my heart. |
| 22 | Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | A warm classic that evokes the end of summer |
| 23 | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The soul-stirring masterpiece from “Kikujiro’s Summer” |
| 24 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | A wistful summer love song: Lea Ieiri's timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 25 | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A passionate dance tune for a summer night |
| 26 | WingChinen Rina |  play_arrow | Rina Chinen’s signature song “Wing” is refreshing. |
| 27 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that laments the end of summer: The Last Fireworks |
| 28 | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | indigo la End’s classic summer song gains renewed attention on TikTok |
| 29 | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s relaxing song conveys a view of the value of happiness |
| 30 | Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa’s summer song “Stop Time” |
| 31 | survival dAnce ～no no cry more～TRF |  play_arrow | TRF’s signature songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 32 | ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | The Magokoro Brothers’ self-covers of summer songs |
| 33 | The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Masayuki Suzuki's signature ballad from his solo debut |
| 34 | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children |  play_arrow | An early song by the million-selling band Mr.Children |
| 35 | summer vacationyoshida takurou |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts Takuro Yoshida's youthful summer |
| 36 | Like when we first metEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Every Little Thing's representative summer love theme song |
| 37 | I love it!Hirosue Ryōko |  play_arrow | Ryoko Hirosue’s popular songs are perfect as summer BGM. |
| 38 | You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE |  play_arrow | Introduction to Omega Tribe’s 1980s hit songs |
| 39 | I want to become the wind.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | Refreshing summer tones and a song of freedom |
| 40 | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s summer classic: a song of love and memories |
| 41 | Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato |  | A classic that portrays summer scenery and the stirrings of love |
| 42 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s “ultra soul” is perfect for summer. |
| 43 | Barefoot GoddessB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s iconic summer classic “Hadashi no Megami” (Barefoot Goddess) |
| 44 | For the momentEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A famous song by ELT, a popular musical duo loved across generations |
| 45 | Yes, SummerdaysGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s iconic summer anthem representing the 1990s |
| 46 | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Rock band from Okinawa creates a summer classic |
| 47 | Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | The diverse musicality of a rock band from Okinawa |
| 48 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.Revolution’s “HOT LIMIT” is a song that expresses the sense of freedom of summer. |
| 49 | Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | THE YELLOW MONKEY Summer Love Rock |
| 50 | I can’t wait for summerTUBE |  play_arrow | A classic hit by TUBE, the quintessential summer band |
| 51 | Oh Yeah!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s album track to be used as a summer commercial song |
| 52 | love the islandSuzuki Ami |  play_arrow | The summer classic by Ami Suzuki, the Diva of the Heisei era |
| 53 | Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the end of summer and a wistful love |
| 54 | SUMMER TOURRC sakuseshon |  play_arrow | RC Succession, summer classic, passionate |
| 55 | Midsummer StrangerTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | A classic that vividly depicts the scenes of summer love |
| 56 | Ah, summer vacation.TUBE |  play_arrow | TUBE’s summer song “Ah”—a masterpiece brimming with the spirit of summer |
| 57 | Season in the SunTUBE |  play_arrow | TUBE's representative summer-themed song |
| 58 | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | Summer night sky, a wistful love and a song of memories |
| 59 | Nagisa’s ‘…..’ushiroyubi-sasaregumi |  play_arrow | A classic that shines with youth, evoking the summer seaside |
| 60 | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A classic by Ketsumeishi that depicts the summer memories of adulthood |
| 61 | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | A mystical song by Spitz that evokes the feeling of summer |
| 62 | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii |  play_arrow | Pink Lady’s classic song that depicts a summer seaside romance |
| 63 | BoyhoodInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the end of summer and youth |
| 64 | Summer-colored DiaryHori Chiemi |  play_arrow | A refreshing depiction of youthful summer and budding romance. |
| 65 | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A classic with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, a song about memories of a broken heart. |
| 66 | Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū |  play_arrow | Yu Hayami’s classic song that depicts the feelings of summer love |
| 67 | A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | The passionate summer songs by Yumi Matsutoya are striking. |
| 68 | The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic, with its memorable summer love song |
| 69 | Summer-colored Unrequited LoveKikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | Momoko Kikuchi’s summer classic that captures the youthful feeling of first love. |
| 70 | Body & SoulSPEED |  play_arrow | A dance group that made a splash with their youth at the time of their debut |
| 71 | I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | YMO’s signature song “Kimi ni, Mune Kyun” and its influence |