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.

Playlist

Songs to Listen to in Summer: Ranking of Popular Tracks by Japanese Female Artists [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	fireworksaiko		A classic song that portrays the fleeting feelings of love on a summer night
2	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A bittersweet summer song with hidden feelings
3	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s poignant summer love song, thoughts to the starry sky
4	The Sound of WavesImai Miki		Miki Imai’s summer ballad song
5	Because I met youmiwa		Depicting youth with miwa’s club support song
6	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy
7	mintUno Misako (AAA)		Misako Uno’s breezy pop song, a summer track that resonates with teens.
8	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		PUFFY’s summer classic, a million-selling Oricon No. 1 hit
9	GarnetOku Hanako		The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart
10	Ephemeral Fireworkssupercell		Supercell’s “Utakata Hanabi” is a bittersweet love song.
11	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s bittersweet song about summer love
12	Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako		A wistful piano ballad that mourns the end of summer
13	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s second single of summer classics
14	WILLNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima 'WILL': Summer Celestials and a Bittersweet Love
15	Become the windtsuji ayano		Tsuji Ayano’s “Kaze ni Naru” is the theme song of The Cat Returns.
16	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		A song that portrays youthful romance as the theme song of Touch
17	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Summer passion and a woman's conflict before marriage
18	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady’s classic song that depicts a summer seaside romance
19	The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer love song
20	Ref:rainAimer		A sweet and bittersweet love song themed around rain and feelings of love
21	Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki		A pleasant song that captures the feeling of a summer romance
22	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		Anri’s 1983 hit song, disco beat
23	EsperanzaNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s heartbreaking summer passionate love song
24	If I Hadn’t Met You ~Summer Snow Winter Flower~Aimer		The hope that people grow through heartbreak
25	sparklingaiko		A heart-stirring aiko song that portrays summer love
26	miraclemiwa		A youthful song by miwa that depicts the feelings of a summer romance
27	The High-Class Mermaid of the ShoreKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s summer classic, an agility too quick to catch
28	Southern WindNakamori Akina		Introduction to Akina Nakamori’s 1984 releases
29	Summer DayMoritaka Chisato		The appeal of Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “A Summer Day”
30	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		An early-summer song that likens the joy of love to fruit
31	Fireworks MagicAnsako		Anzako’s Summer Unrequited Love Song
32	Last Summer WhisperAnri		A masterpiece that expresses Anri’s bittersweet feelings of summer
33	My SummerMoritaka Chisato		A classic hit by Chisato Moritaka about moving on from heartbreak and enjoying the summer
34	You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic summer love song
35	Swaying feelingsZARD		ZARD 'Yureru Omoi' Pocari song
36	Summer Love Lifeaiko		Aiko’s heartbreak songs color the end of summer.
37	Parallel SpecGesu no Kiwami Otome.		Perfect for practicing slap bass with songs by Gesu no Kiwami Otome
38	Mutual loveaiko		Aiko’s love song: a sweet and bittersweet summer track
39	Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon		Maximum the Hormone Love Mega Lover
40	Summer MirageWada Kanako		An iconic song that represents 80s city pop
41	Summer CandlesAnri		Anri’s classic that portrays summer scenes and deep affection
42	Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko		Summer Love Song, Seiko Matsuda’s exquisite hit
43	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		A heartbreaking love song, sung by Naoko Ken
44	August Is My Namekururi		The warmth of universal rock at the end of summer
45	WingChinen Rina		Color your summer with Rina Chinen’s signature song “Wing.”
46	silver vineSato Chiaki		Chiahi Sato’s film theme song sings of summer memories
47	PEACHOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka creates a refreshing summer hit song
48	Run! Run! Run!Ōtsuki Maki		Maki Otsuki’s song from the early One Piece endings
49	boyfriendaiko		A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving
50	Sea of Memoriesyozuka*		A mature, ocean-evoking musical tone
51	I’ll be thereKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s passionate summer pop song
52	Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko		Kumiko Yamashita’s passionate summer song
53	I love it!Hirosue Ryōko		Ryoko Hirosue’s popular songs are perfect as summer BGM.
54	Yeah! Super Holiday!Matsuura Aya		A lively hit that brightens Aya Matsuura’s summer
55	love the islandSuzuki Ami		Ami Suzuki, a summer track produced by Tetsuya Komuro
56	To the Lightmiwa		miwa’s hit song “Hikari e” is catchy and easy to sing.
57	That line is the horizon.kururi		Ever since their debut, they’ve been at the forefront of the scene...
58	Mr. Summertimesaakasu		Mr. Summertime: the heartbreak of an unfaithful woman
59	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Rimi Natsukawa’s classic that sings of the heart of Okinawa
60	SmilyOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s summertime youth song “SMILY”
61	Stay closest to me.Daikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic hit for summer memories
62	A summer to rememberYamaguchi Momoe		Introducing the charm of Momoe Yamaguchi’s summer classic “A Summer Experience.”
63	Summer MissSakakibara Ikue		A song that depicts the joy of a boy in love in summer
64	Summer HeroineKawai Naoko		Naoko Kawai’s classic songs that color the memories of summer
65	Sweet EmotionAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s signature passionate summer song
66	GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s love encouragement song “GO FOR IT !!”
67	Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo		A classic rain parade that evokes summer
68	Stand by Me: A Summer AdventureAiM		The 2… of the anime “Digimon Adventure 02”
69	Summer MagicAI		An open, liberating song that portrays summer romance
70	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		JUJU's famous song, a gentle tune that thinks of someone dear
71	Lonely Tropical FishWink		A wistful summer song about waiting for a man at the pool
72	Open your heartZARD		The hit of the summer classic song “Makenaide”
73	Super Ball of Loveaiko		aiko’s Calpis commercial song, “Summer Love”
74	I tried falling in love with you.chay		With cute sounds and characters...
75	Star Lablationkerakera		An uplifting anthem that portrays the uncertainties of love
76	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Peanuts’ Love Vacation Song
77	parasolNanawo Akari		A bittersweet song about Nanaou Akari’s summer memories
78	Summer Night TownMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s early signature song “Summer Night.”
79	Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.		A bright, uplifting song celebrating marriage and graduation
80	Midsummer SunbeamsMōningu Musume.		A classic Morning Musume song that portrays a summer romance
81	Feel fine!Kuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s “Feel fine!” – a light, catchy classic
82	The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose		Chitose Hajime’s soothing summer song from 2003
83	fireworksOku Hanako		About CM songs produced by Okuda Hanako and “Hanabi”
84	The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi		Hitomi Shimatani’s “A Maiden with Flaxen Hair” is making headlines
85	Venus LineHirose Kōmi		Anime theme song sung by Kohmi Hirose
86	Summer of GoodbyeTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s “Summer of Goodbye,” a mature summer song
87	magic musicKimura Kaera		Kimura Kaela’s refreshing song that brightens up the summer
88	I can’t even get hurt.Kajitani Miyuki		A bittersweet ending song that sings of summer love
89	Love in AugustMoritaka Chisato		A love song about a summer heartbreak
90	Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun		Jun Mayuzumi's summer hit songs are hugely popular
91	ALL FOR YOUAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s drama theme song love song
92	The Boy Is MineBrandy&Monica		Brandy and Monica’s 90s R&B classic
93	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		I WiSH's 2003 debut single was No. 1 for two consecutive weeks
94	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		An inspiring love song by MISIA × HIDE
95	Don’t give upZARD		A powerful anthem of encouragement to keep looking ahead and moving forward without giving up
96	Revolutionary JourneyAina ji Endo		Aina The End’s sizzling summer song
97	It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.		A gritty bass track by Gesu no Kiwami Otome
98	crescent moonayaka		A beautiful crescent-moon ballad that colors a long-distance love
99	User ManualNishino Kana		Color your love with Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu.”
100	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s moving masterpiece, the emotions of autumn