[2026] A summer song that tightens your chest with bittersweet feelings. A classic summer tune that touches the heart.

JULYMs. OOJA

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A gem of a ballad that overlays a bittersweet love on a refreshing summer landscape.

Included on Ms.OOJA’s June 2013 album “FAITH,” the track stands out for its emotionally rich, silky vocals and a sound infused with R&B and soul flavors.

The album “FAITH” reached a peak of No.

16 on the Oricon Weekly CD Album Chart and features numerous tie-in songs, including the theme for TBS’s “Hiruobi!”.

This piece is perfect as background music for a drive, a walk along the coast, or as a song to accompany a summer romance.

ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu

Magokoro Brothers 'ENDLESS SUMMER NUDE'

The beloved masterpiece by Magokoro Brothers, vividly capturing the summer of youth, was released in July 1997.

Its beautiful melody and lyrics, portraying the bittersweet end of summer and memories with a lover, moved countless listeners.

The song is included on the album “I will Survive” and was also used as an insert song in the Tokyo Theatres–distributed film “Osaka Monogatari.” The arrangement, which blends programming and live performance by CHOKKAKU, features accomplished musicians such as Toshio Araki and Yoichi Murata, with additional color added by Yoko Utsumi’s chorus.

It’s a heartwarming track we especially recommend to those who want to bask in summer memories or soothe a heart swayed by love.

fireworksAAA

AAA / Fireworks (short ver.)

Hanabi is a track by the co-ed performance group AAA that evokes the feel of summer.

It’s a mid-tempo song that conveys the night breeze of summer and a slightly wistful mood.

The lyrics paint scenes of a summer festival the two of them attended—scooping goldfish and fireworks shining beautifully—while the bittersweet melody, which brings back memories of someone they’d always loved, tugs at the listener’s heart.

Also noteworthy are the clear, high vocals that trace slowly flowing memories of the past in slow motion.

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Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Song of Pointillism” Official Live Lyric Video

A heartwarming song that’s also well known as an insert track from the youth film Aonatsu: Your 30 Days of Summer, starring Hayato Sano and Wakana Aoi.

The drum sound is striking, and while the melody is gentle, it somehow conveys a sense of strength.

The lyrics—like “This love that began in summer, I’m weak, I’m a burden, but I love you; I wish this summer would last forever”—overflow with the bittersweet feelings of a young girl.

If you’re a student in love right now, its poignancy might even bring you to tears.

If there’s someone you like, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to together.

sea glassSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Sea Glass” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

Saucy Dog, the rock band affectionately known as “Saucy,” drew major attention after performing their songs “Itsuka” and “Yui” on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel built around one-take recordings.

Their track “Seaglass” is a perfect summer song that showcases the sweet tone of vocalist and guitarist Shinya Ishihara to the fullest.

It’s pop, yet it’s steeped in a moving atmosphere that evokes the Japanese sensibilities of wabi and sabi.

It’s that uniquely Japanese essence you won’t find in Western music—and it’s absolutely electrifying.

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