[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s got to be this song! A roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit tracks.
When you hear “summer songs,” what tracks come to mind? Is it a hit from your youth, a classic you hear somewhere every year once summer arrives, or the latest chart-topper? In this article, we’ll introduce timeless summer-song masterpieces that instantly bring the season to mind.
From tracks that amp up your energy to songs that take you back to a page of your youth, it’s a lineup that captures many shades of “summer.” With your favorite summer tunes, let’s power through the hot season!
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[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s this song! A roundup from timeless standards to the latest hit tracks (101–110)
Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze
Speaking of Shonan no Kaze, they really give off a summer-song vibe! Among their tracks, “Entenka” is perfect for summer listening, packed with elements that evoke an upbeat, lively summer atmosphere—like the title itself, the samba rhythm, and the powerful vocals.
The lyrics are sprinkled with summer-related words, too.
Not only does it capture the essence of summer, but its energetic sound blows away the heat—making it the kind of song you’ll want to hear under the blazing sun.
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
A solo sixth single by Keisuke Kuwata whose breezy piano and slide guitar tones unconditionally evoke summer scenery.
Used as the theme for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign, the song is said to shape a phrase Kuwata had cherished since his university days.
Released in July 2001, it achieved the remarkable feat of selling over 500,000 copies in its first week.
While it features many of Kuwata’s trademark idiosyncratic phrasings and leaps in pitch, the repeated melodies in the chorus make it easy to sing at karaoke.
With its refreshing, summery sound and Kuwata’s distinctive vocals that embody the feel of J-pop summers, it’s the kind of track you’ll find yourself craving to hear as August rolls around.
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
This is the 21st single, featuring an open, lingering melody, chosen as the CM song for Shiseido’s ANESSA.
True to its title, its refreshing sound conjures up blue skies—perfect BGM for summer outings.
BONNIE PINK’s delicate yet powerful vocals express a strong will to pursue one’s ideals.
It’s a sparkling number that will liven up any drive and a summer tune sure to resonate in everyone’s hearts.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
A coming-of-age song that delicately portrays the end of summer and the fleeting nature of growth.
Showcasing Yorushika’s nuanced expression and shining melodies, this track appears on the mini-album “Dakara Boku wa Ongaku o Yameta” released in May 2018.
n-buna’s poetic lyrics and suis’s transparent, airy vocals blend beautifully, vividly capturing nostalgic summer scenes and the sense of loss that accompanies youth.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to look back on treasured memories or sink into a nostalgic mood.
Super SummerNiziU
Super Summer adds color to a summer packed with events.
Released by NiziU in 2021, this track is crafted as an electro-pop song with vibrant, expansive synth tones.
It features their dazzling choral work, and the bursting energy of the chorus vocals is incredibly cute.
It’s perfect for enjoying singing and dancing to its light, upbeat rhythm.
It’s a number that will make summer vacations with friends or a significant other even more exciting.
[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s this song! A comprehensive roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit songs (111–120)
splashMagokoro Burazāzu
Magokoro Brothers is a rock band formed by YO-KING and Hidetoshi Sakurai on vocal and guitar.
“splash,” included on their 2014 album Do Sing, is a track whose gentle vocals and clear, shimmering guitar tones evoke beautiful scenes of fireworks, offering a poetic world that is its greatest charm.
While some artists and songs depict fireworks with a powerful, dynamic approach, this piece lets you savor a mellow sound that, in a relaxed and unforced atmosphere, brings to mind the softly swaying sparkles of senko-hanabi sparklers.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
Released in 2004 to massive success and recently revived in popularity thanks to going viral on TikTok, “Locolotion” is one of ORANGE RANGE’s signature tracks, irresistible for its high-impact party vibe that makes you want to listen in the sweltering summer.
On TikTok, young people are freely enjoying poppy dance moves, and it’s easy to see how the song’s cheerful brightness resonates across generations.
Sometimes you’ve got to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest—so let’s charge up on that momentum and power with this summer-drenched number!
