Songs to Listen to in Summer: Ranking of Popular Tracks by Japanese Female Artists [2026]
Summer has all kinds of events, but it’s common to get stuck in long traffic jams on the way to the venue.
Music is what you need to keep things enjoyable even in those moments.
We’ve put together a ranking of recommended Japanese female artists and popular songs for summer, so please use it as a reference.
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Songs to Enjoy in Summer: Top Japanese Female Singers’ Popular Tracks [2026] (Ranks 91–100)
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For those who’ve found a partner through a new spring encounter, the song I want you to listen to is “Torisetsu.” It was released by pop singer Kana Nishino in 2015 and chosen as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” Its buoyant piano sound rings out over a marching-band-like arrangement.
The lyrics perfectly capture a girl’s feelings, making it ideal for couples who’ve just become mutually smitten.
Listening from a male perspective might help you notice how women feel.
Give this cute love song a try—it’ll add a flourish to the beginning of a new romance.
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A song that portrays bittersweet emotions through a uniquely poetic expression is perfect for the month of September.
Chihiro Onitsuka’s “this song” has garnered strong support as a work that resonates with people who carry loneliness and despair.
Released in March 2001, it was also used as the theme song for the TV drama TRICK, and the combination of its mysterious worldview and Onitsuka’s overwhelming vocal power propelled it to even greater popularity.
As September ushers in the shift from summer to autumn, this is a track I especially recommend to anyone who feels something lingering in their heart.