A song by a rock band bursting with exhilarating energy and a sense of speed that you want to listen to in the summer.
Every summer, countless music festivals are held all over the country, and I imagine many rock band fans feel that summer is the season of music.
In fact, many Japanese rock songs are themed around summer, so you could say rock and summer are inseparable! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of Japanese rock tracks that are perfect for the summer, all in one go.
From fiery, hype-inducing tunes to refreshingly exhilarating tracks, we’ve picked songs to match whatever situation you want to listen in—so find the perfect track for your mood.
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Songs full of exhilarating freshness and a sense of speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (141–150)
All of youthShout it Out
When you think of summer, many people probably picture their youthful school days.
A great emotional track that brings back that kind of summer is Shout it Out’s “Seishun no Subete” (“All of Our Youth”).
It’s a cool, high-energy rock song that really embodies “classic J-rock,” and just listening to it puts you in a good mood.
The music video, set under cloudy skies, has a nostalgic feel and a great atmosphere.
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
A masterpiece and T.M.Revolution’s eighth single, released on June 24, 1998.
It’s full of phrases that evoke summer, conjuring images of midsummer sunshine and a refreshing breeze.
Truly a highly recommended rock song for the summer!
Island SongTHE BOOM
The island song, which incorporates elements of Okinawan folk music, became a hit with 1.5 million copies sold and was performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The sound created by the sanshin and Okinawan music helped spread Okinawa’s then-little-known culture nationwide.
It has become one of THE BOOM’s signature songs.
Songs full of exhilaration and a sense of speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (151–160)
Lizard of SummerTOTALFAT
A perfect summer song that conjures up scenes of a blue sky and a blazing sun: “Natsu no Tokage.” Released in 2014 as TOTALFAT’s fifth single, it’s a staple at summer festivals—an absolute crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with towels being swung overhead.
Packed to the brim with summer-themed words, it plunges you into a full-on summer mood whether you like it or not.
You can even hear a classic festival chant in the middle—so much so that you can feel summer even if you listen to it in winter (lol).
Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld
UVERworld is a six-member rock band.
Their popularity is immense, with events like men-only live shows.
Their 2007 release “Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~” is a summer song you can enjoy with a great groove.
The opening features a stylish sound that feels like samba or jazz.
From there it kicks into high gear, and in the chorus you’ll hear the rock sound that is the band’s true forte.
With catchy phrases that make you want to sing along and various touches that evoke summer, the track is packed with cleverly crafted sounds.
Listen closely so you don’t miss a single note.
A Trace of SummerWANIMA
These are tracks from the first album, “Are You Coming?” Riding on a fast beat full of drive, vocalist Kenta Matsumoto delivers a clear, soaring voice.
Lyrics that depict summer memories and a melody tinged with poignancy make for an emotional song.
summer festivalWhiteberry
Whuiteberry was a girls’ band that made its major debut in 1999 and disbanded in 2004, but their 2000 release “Natsu Matsuri” became a hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a coming-of-age song that conjures up images of yukata-clad figures and quintessential summer scenes.
