[2026] Classic songs and love songs themed around or set at the sea and the beach — sea songs
When you hear “songs of the sea,” what kind of tunes come to mind?
Chances are, the first thing you imagine is bright, open, summery anthems perfect for the season, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of sea-themed songs from different angles—not only upbeat tracks that get you going, but also mellow, heartfelt pieces, including songs set by the sea that portray feelings like love.
We’ve also included some fresh, breezy tracks ideal for coastal drives.
That liberating mood, romance blossoming in the great outdoors, moments spent by the ocean, and those times when your thoughts drift to the sea…
Be sure to find the sea songs that match your mood in the moment, and enjoy a wonderful time listening.
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[2026] Famous songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and sandy beaches: Sea Songs (21–30)
fairylandHamasaki Ayumi
Singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, whose charisma turned her into a social phenomenon and a beloved diva who left an indelible mark on the J-POP scene.
Her 36th single “fairyland,” which featured multiple tie-ins including a Camellia Diamond commercial song, also made headlines at the time for its music video, which reportedly cost over 200 million yen to produce.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics, which recall memories of the seaside from childhood amid a hectic life.
It’s a refreshing pop tune with a dramatic arrangement and a catchy melody that lingers in the ear.
The Sea and Your StoryMirai Reika
Contrary to the refreshing image that evokes a summer sea, this work is a song that conveys a deeply introspective message.
Through loneliness and sorrow, it embodies a strong will to face oneself and seek out happiness.
Released in November 1998, the song was Reika Mirai’s debut single and was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Jinbei.” It debuted at No.
7 on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a major hit, with total sales exceeding 300,000 copies.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of overcoming the challenges and hardships encountered on life’s journey to achieve self-discovery and growth, are sure to resonate with listeners.
[2026] Classic and Love Songs Featuring the Sea and Beaches: Sea Songs (31–40)
SUMMER SONGYUI
When summer is just around the corner, this is the song I want to listen to as I gear up for it and get fully into the summer mood: YUI’s “Summer Song.” YUI’s voice really lifts that feeling of waiting for summer and makes you want to head to the beach.
The song was released in 2008 as YUI’s 12th single.
It even came with the catchphrase “YUI’s summer song!!,” making it a perfect recommendation for the season.
It makes you think, youth is wonderful—I want to go to the ocean and see fireworks, too.
sea glasssutoreitenaa
This is a song I can’t help but want to listen to whenever summer is coming to an end: Straightener’s “Seaglass.” When I first heard it, I thought it had a somewhat unusual flavor for Straightener.
The track is the band’s 21st single, released in 2016.
It’s a hugely popular number that instantly cranks up the summer mood when you hear it at summer festivals and the like.
As the title “Seaglass” suggests, the lyrics are filled with summer memories—those moments that feel a little bittersweet and make your heart ache when you look back on them later.
Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō
This is a classic summer song by Tetsuro Oda, renowned both as a singer-songwriter and a hitmaker.
It’s also well known for having been covered by many artists.
Oda’s dandy, suave vocals, the sparkling, refreshing melody, and the saxophone tones are all part of its charm.
It was used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, and even now, listening to it conjures up scenes of the sea.
I am gazing at this sea.STU48
The hidden gem of the 48 Group active mainly around the Setouchi region, STU48’s Type B coupling track for the single “Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara” is this song, “Boku wa Kono Umi wo Nagameteiru.” It’s a sea-themed song, but since STU48 tours major ports with their “shipboard theater,” the group itself is practically a symbol of the sea! The lyrics sing of the sea’s comfort—how it heals me even in hard or sad times.
While it’s an orthodox idol tune, it somehow conveys the vastness of the ocean drifting in the background.
Highly recommended.
Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro
Singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, renowned as a meticulous craftsman of sound, has continually evolved his music in step with the times.
His 16th single, “Odoroyo, Fish,” drew attention when its remastered version was released on CD for the first time in 2020, 33 years after the original release.
The lyrics conjure images of sun and sea, and the urban atmosphere evokes the comfortable charm of classic city pop.
It’s a refreshing pop tune that brings to mind a clear, beautiful seascape.