Popular Festival Song Rankings [2026]

Laughing out loud to the festival musicKingu Kurīmusōda78rank/position

King Cream Soda / Gera Gera Po at the Festival (Yo-kai Watch)

This song fuses the atmosphere of traditional Japanese festivals with a modern pop sound.

The lyrics are sprinkled with festival-specific elements—bustling crowds, lanterns, and large taiko drums—so you can feel the festive mood just by listening.

Released in October 2014, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Yo-kai Watch and as the theme song for the game of the same name.

It became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts, and stands as one of King Cream Soda’s signature tracks.

This work is recommended for anyone who wants to experience the fun of festivals or get into a summer vibe.

party peopleKetsumeishi79rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Party People”

When you hear it’s a party song by Ketsumeishi, you know you’re guaranteed to get hyped! This track, “Party People,” released digitally in 2021, is a high-energy number that amps up the festival and party vibes.

The music video features Eiko Kano, and his wild performance—doing calligraphy right after skydiving—also became a hot topic.

It’s the ultimate festival anthem that makes your body move, makes you want to clap, and lifts you out of any slump.

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utatane

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cicada rainKokoro Ōkushon80rank/position

Kokoro Auction 'Cicada Rain' [Episode 1]

Fireworks festivals and summer fairs are major events of the season, but they also carry a sense of the sadness that comes as summer slips away.

This song by Cocco Auction conveys the passage of those summer moments and the feeling of wanting to cherish the time we have.

The summer rain and the sound of cicadas that appear in the lyrics are striking, and it feels as if the changes in their intensity are contrasted with shifts in the heart.

The calm atmosphere of the sound and vocals is another notable point, evoking an image of facing one’s feelings while sensing the flow of time.

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kappamaki

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Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu81rank/position

Southern All Stars – Bon-giri Love Song [Official Music Video]

It’s a Southern All Stars song that skillfully captures the atmosphere of a festival.

Woven into it are the bustle of a summer night, budding romances born there, and the quiet that follows when the festivities end—an entire one-night drama.

The repeated phrase of “Bongiri,” which is also the title, is striking and conveys the festival’s exhilaration.

Released in July 2023, it is positioned as the first new track commemorating the 45th anniversary of their debut.

Celebrated by fans as an exotic, quintessential Southern All Stars pop anthem, it’s the perfect song for anyone wanting to soak up a summer festival vibe or make joyful memories.

Anpanman Ondo ’99doriimingu, toda keiko, yamadera kouichi, fujii tsunehisa82rank/position

Anpanman Ondo ’99

An anime song in the style of an ondō, delivering rock-solid reliability from the golden duo: lyrics by Takashi Yanase and music by Takashi Miki.

The track unfolds under the guidance of a serious-sounding MC, while the singing is lively and performed by characters from the show, including Anpanman and Kamameshidon.

Wanna carnival?Naoto Intiraymi83rank/position

Naoto Inti Raymi – “Carnival?” (Live at Kyocera Dome / 2015.12.23)

Let’s boost the mood with a truly “upper-tune,” high-energy festival song! This track by singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi—known for hits like “Mirai e” and “Brave”—was released in 2010 as his major-label debut single.

The positive lyrics, encouraging everyone to join hands in a circle and share smiles, are quintessentially Naoto.

It’s perfect as BGM when you want to brighten up a summer festival.

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Araki Jakkan

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All of the YouthFujifaburikku84rank/position

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

It’s one of the most popular songs in Fujifabric’s catalog! I’m sure your town also has a festival that signals the end of summer—where you feel, “Once this festival is over, summer is over.” This song perfectly evokes that kind of festival.

The depiction of fireworks in the chorus carries a deep sense of melancholy, striking the heart with the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end.

It’s a song packed tightly with youth, one that brings back a flood of memories.

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Hane Keisuke

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