Reiwa-era summer songs: A roundup of new staple tracks that color the hot summer
Looking back at the history of J-POP, countless summer songs have been released over the years.
I’m sure that when you hear “summer songs,” several tracks come to mind for you as well.
Of course, even in the Reiwa era, as summer approaches, many seasonally themed songs continue to be released.
In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of summer songs born in the Reiwa era that are sure to become the new standards going forward! From hype tracks to mellow tunes, there’s a wide variety—so take your time and listen to each one carefully.
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Reiwa Summer Songs: A roundup of new staple tracks that color the hot summer (71–80)
fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu
It’s a song by ORANGE SPINY CLUB that carries the sweet-and-sour pangs of youth and quiet heartache hidden in everyday life on a melody that feels somehow nostalgic.
The lyrical world crafted by Naoto Suzuki evokes faint feelings of love and vivid scenes, like the fragrance of fragrant olive, and seems to nestle close to the listener’s heart.
The track is included on the mini-album “Iratsuku Toki wa Itsudatte,” released in January 2020, and has become widely beloved, surpassing 100 million streams in June 2021.
In June 2023, it was also showcased in a special format on THE FIRST TAKE.
It’s the perfect song for those sentimental late-summer moments, when you listen while layering thoughts of someone dear and memories of youth.
You’re not here.Saucy Dog
A number by Saucy Dog that resonates with the heart in the summer twilight.
This song sets the protagonist’s aching feelings—holding on to unforgettable memories of love and a longing that can’t reach its destination—to a driving, exhilarating melody.
The emotions wavering between scenes of joyful days and the reality that can never be reclaimed tighten the listener’s chest.
The sentiment, akin to resignation, of “I can’t believe in forever” deeply resonates.
Released in July 2021, the track is also included on the mini-album Lazy Sunday.
It served as the ending theme for Iwate Menkoi TV’s music program BEATNIKS in September 2021.
Give it a listen on a summer night when you want to feel a little sentimental, or when you’d like to quietly reflect on a past love.
It will surely stay close to your heart.
Let’s Go to the Sea (feat. PES)Lisa Halim
This surf music features a groovy, Latin-tinged rhythm that resonates comfortably alongside the sound of the waves.
Lisa Halim’s husky yet gentle vocals blend seamlessly with PES’s cool rap (formerly of RIP SLYME), vividly expressing a longing for the sea and memories of summer.
Produced by DJ HASEBE, the track was released as a digital-only single in October 2020 and drew attention after being picked up by major Spotify playlists.
It’s the perfect song for a seaside drive or reminiscing about summer.
Reiwa-era summer songs: A roundup of new standard tracks that color the hot summer (81–90)
Magic hourRyokushokushakai
This song, which was also selected as an insert track for the drama “Midsummer Cinderella,” is a summer love song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that overlays fireworks with the feeling of being in love.
It has an atmosphere that evokes the bittersweetness of summer’s end, doesn’t it? In the lyrics, they write with straightforward sincerity: “I’ll accept you in any form, like the water’s surface reflecting fireworks.” There are many other evocative expressions that intertwine love and fireworks, so please take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
Summer of LoveHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s latest release, heralding the refreshing arrival of summer, is the ultimate summer track, boldly infused with uptempo guitar sounds.
Released as a digital single on May 14, 2025, it’s the third installment in a series of four consecutive singles timed with his beach festival, “HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2025.” It’s the perfect song for a breezy seaside drive or as background music for a beach party, and an ideal pick for music fans who love pop rock and J-pop.
Immoral SummerNogizaka 46
This is a Nogizaka46 track whose passionate sound evokes the blistering heat of summer, layered with a hint of illicit romantic impulse.
It’s included on their 39th single, “Same numbers,” released in July 2025.
The lyrics, where curiosity about a more mature world intersects with a dangerous pull that seems ready to cross the line of common sense, embody a bold worldview that only an Under track can express.
It’s guaranteed to lift your spirits when you want to break free from the everyday!
Midsummer CitrusReGLOSS
It’s a refreshing, exhilarating track packed with the sparkle of midsummer and the burst of a budding romance.
Created by the VTuber group ReGLOSS and set for release in July 2025, the song rides on a comfortable synth sound to beautifully capture a vivid slice of youthful life.
Its lyrics remind us that even amid the whirlwind of everyday life, each moment with someone special is an irreplaceable treasure—that, in itself, is love—gently warming the listener’s heart.
A perfect piece for the start of summer, when you want your heart to skip a beat!