Popular Festival Song Rankings [2026]

EscapeYorushika85rank/position

Escape

This song distills Yorushika’s world into a single track, where literary lyrics intertwine with vocalist suis’s clear, translucent voice.

Centered on the theme of “escape,” it portrays the inner conflicts buried deep in the heart and the earnest desire to break free from reality.

The driving, exhilarating sound evokes that restless urgency and faint glimmer of hope—like leaving the bustle of a summer festival behind and sprinting into the night, just the two of you.

Released in July 2020 on the album “Plagiarism,” it was also used in the promotional video for the manga “Call of the Night.” For those who want to flee from something yet still move forward, it may resonate with the complex feelings of a summer night.

Fireworks of ShoesYorushika86rank/position

Yorushika – Fireworks of Shoes (Music Video)

Yorushika is a band rapidly gaining popularity, especially among young people.

Consisting of n-buna, also known as a Vocaloid producer, and the singer suis, Yorushika is best known for their emotional songs.

Their track “Kutsu no Hanabi” (“Fireworks of Shoes”) showcases their strengths to great effect, combining a heartrending sound with lyrics that feel almost otherworldly.

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Saitō Ayumu

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fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu87rank/position

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Fireworks ~Short Version~

This is “Hanabi” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, a dance-vocal group popular across a wide range of generations.

Released in 2012, this song also earned them a spot in that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a number where burning passion and the beauty of fireworks seem to synchronize, and anyone who’s ever fallen in love in the summer is sure to find themselves empathizing with it.

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Saitō Ayumu

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sparklerInoue Sonoko88rank/position

Sonoko Inoue / Sparklers -Music Video- (Full Ver.)

Sonoko Inoue is a singer-songwriter popular mainly among junior and senior high school girls, who is also active as an actress.

The song in which she sings about the theme of summer festivals is Senko Hanabi.

Its fresh, fast-paced sound that evokes the unique atmosphere of summer, paired with nostalgic lyrics, perfectly matches the image of a summer festival.

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Saitō Ayumu

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NatsuneYuuri89rank/position

“Natsune” acoustic ver.

This is a love song by Yuuri, a streaming-hit artist, depicting the wistful scenery of late summer.

The lyrics delicately portray the changing seasons and the dynamics between lovers, leaving a strong impression.

The fragile yet warm moments shared by the two are deeply moving.

Released in September 2021, the song was also used as the ending theme for Episode 1 of the Hulu original drama “Dry Flower: The Room in July.” You’ll be drawn into the world created by the drama and the music.

It’s a perfect track for reminiscing about summer memories or savoring time with someone special.

Experience this work packed with all of Yuuri’s charm.

Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai90rank/position

Ai Otsuka / Goldfish Fireworks (Short Ver.)

“Kingyo Hanabi” is a song by Ai Otsuka, a J-POP diva popular across a wide range of generations.

The lyrics, which gather nostalgic elements of summer like rain and fireworks, are heartbreakingly beautiful and helped the song gain popularity.

Its relaxed, ballad-like melody pairs perfectly with Ai Otsuka’s clear, soaring vocals.

Incidentally, the title “Kingyo Hanabi” is said to evoke a handheld firework with illustrations, like the kind included in fireworks sets.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Doraemon OndoOoyama Nobuyo91rank/position

[Nostalgic Song] Doraemon Ondo

The lyrics and music were written by Fujiko Fujio.

It’s a classic old favorite, sung freely and brightly by Nobuyo Oyama, the original voice actor of Doraemon.

Among the many types of “ondo” songs, this is the quintessential track that’s played without fail in various regions every year, and it continues to be cherished by many people.