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[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!

[Summer Classics] When it comes to summer, it’s this song! A comprehensive roundup from timeless staples to the latest hit songs (111–120)

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

It’s no exaggeration to call “Kabutomushi” one of Aiko’s signature songs.

With its delicate, beautiful melody and heartrending lyrics, it’s a work that captures the feelings unique to the end of summer.

Pay attention to the lovely Japanese lyrics that liken the self in love to a rhinoceros beetle.

Wrapped in Aiko’s clear, heartwarming voice, you may find yourself immersed in your summer memories.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so enjoy singing it while savoring the bittersweet atmosphere of summer’s end!

miyabi
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Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Surfing Johnny (Full ver.)
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.

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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.

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Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi is a four-member music group whose distinctive contrast between hard-hitting tracks and melodious rap creates a one-of-a-kind sound.

Their 10th single, “Natsu no Omoide,” used in a commercial for Vodafone Japan, is a hugely popular song that has become a J-pop staple for the summer season.

As the title suggests, its sentimental lyrics look back on summer memories in a way many listeners can relate to as if they were their own.

With an emotive, unforgettable chorus melody, it’s a quintessential summer pop tune.

Hoshino Takashi
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced major songs that many people think of when it comes to summer.

The songs that come to mind vary by age and personal taste, but longtime hit tunes and classics are guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke or events where people of all ages gather! Be sure to use this list—packed with summer songs—whenever you want to boost that summertime feeling!