[2026] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set at the sea and the beach — sea songs

seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

seaside

Released in November 2007, the masterpiece KISS debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums chart, marking L’Arc~en~Ciel’s seventh No.

1 weekly album.

From this album, I’d like to highlight a gem that quietly shines, evoking a seaside scene before your eyes.

Its melody line, reminiscent of gentle waves, showcases tetsuya’s refined songwriting.

The lyrical worldview suggests a fleeting love story with a mermaid, or perhaps an eternal farewell that arrives without a word—tightening the chest with its poignancy.

The futility of an unfulfilled love, a sense of loss like fruit plucked before it ripens, intertwines with hyde’s emotionally rich vocals to resonate achingly in the heart.

Listen quietly by the seaside at twilight, and it will surely offer a gentle companion to your sentimental mood.

I went to the sea.Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito went out to the sea.

Kazuyoshi Saito, who shot to fame when his 2011 release “Yasashiku Naritai” became a massive hit.

“Umi ni Dekaketa,” included on his seventh album “COLD TUBE” released in 2000, is an acoustic tune whose charm lies in lyrics that beautifully depict the sea.

His emotional vocals are exquisitely matched by the clear tone of the acoustic guitar, creating a strange sensation that makes you feel as if you’re standing on the shore just by listening!

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Yuuki

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Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato

Misato Watanabe Summer Has Come! ~ My Revolution ~ I Like You ~ Summertime Blues

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling at the end of summer.

It delicately portrays partings by the seaside and the emotions of a lost love.

Chosen as the theme song for the Meiji Life Super Life commercial, it was released in May 1990 as Misato Watanabe’s 16th single.

Within its refreshing melody, complex emotions of romance are interwoven, delivering a message that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s the perfect track for looking back on summer memories or immersing yourself in a wistful mood.

Combined with Misato Watanabe’s clear, translucent vocals, it becomes a wonderful piece that evokes the summer seaside.

Natsumatope＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 14th Single 'Natsu Matopé' DANCE ver. [Full MV]

This pop track by =LOVE is packed with the shimmer and energy of summer, evoking the tropical vibes of Hawaii.

Its refreshing melody and bright rhythm, which use onomatopoeia to paint summer scenes, vividly depict blue seas and white sandy beaches.

Just by listening, your senses are awakened and you’ll feel a rush as if you’ve departed for a year-round paradise.

Released in July 2023, the song became a hit, taking the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The single also includes the collaboration track with sister group ≒JOY, “Oozora, Byun to,” and their joint event “Ikonoi Joy 2023” held the same month drew a total of 20,000 attendees.

This work is perfect for anyone longing for the tropics or a travel mood, and makes an ideal companion for midsummer drives or seaside outings.

It’s also the perfect song for those who want to create sweet, bittersweet summer memories.

Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind (Full ver.)

Keisuke Kuwata is a singer-songwriter also known as the bandmaster of Southern All Stars, whose voice—perfect for the summer seaside—has won immense support.

His 10th single, ‘Kaze no Uta o Kikasete’ (‘Let Me Hear the Song of the Wind’), used as the theme song for the film ‘Life: Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara’ (‘Life: If I Could Meet You in Heaven’), features lyrics that sing of deep love for a cherished person and truly move the heart.

The organic sound, led by acoustic guitar, draws you into the world of the song just by listening.

It’s a delicate ballad you’ll want to hear while gazing at the ocean.

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Hoshino Takashi

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