[Summer Tunes] A roundup of commercial songs featured in summer ads
As summer approaches, we start seeing more and more commercials for summery products—everything from soft drinks to sunscreen and deodorant.
These ads often feature summery scenes like blue skies and the ocean, or coming-of-age stories starring students in school uniforms, all designed to evoke the feeling of summer.
Of course, the music often matches the season too, with many songs that have become summer staples.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs used in those summer commercials all at once.
We’ve picked out everything from slightly older, nostalgic ads to ones currently on air, so take your time and enjoy!
Playlist
| [Summer Tunes] A roundup of commercial songs featured in summer ads | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | TRICOIwatatakanori | play_arrow | Takanori Iwata’s solo CM song “TRICO” brightens up the summer. |
| 2east | Glaring Summernaniwa danshi | play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi cause a frenzy at Round1 |
| 3east | Backseat[Alexandros] | play_arrow | The appeal of [Alexandros]'s Pocky commercial and new song |
| 4east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai | play_arrow | Hawaiian-style Pocari commercial for parents and kids to enjoy |
| 5east | Fire◎Flowerhalyosy | play_arrow | McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets commercial |
| 6east | You are 1000%.PEDRO | play_arrow | The Ice no Mi commercial is super funny! |
| 7east | MY GENERATIONGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | GENERATIONS give a refreshing co-performance in the Japan Derby commercial |
| 8east | Summer-Colored LetterIshigaki Yū | play_arrow | Refreshing parent-and-child commercial for CHOYA Summer Ume |
| 9east | Butterflied flying fishnachi (Sabasista) | play_arrow | Asami Usuda and Subasista appear in a rooibos commercial |
| 10east | Original songAo | Be captivated by the refreshing singing voice from the Pocari commercial. | |
| 11east | 99 StepsSTUTS (feat. Kohjiya & Hana Hope) | play_arrow | Passionate dancing and powerful music in the Pocari commercial |
| 12east | Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita's new song is featured in a Kirin tea commercial |
| 13east | Heartfelt Fireworksmafumafu | play_arrow | A promo video where Yo Oizumi and anime characters introduce each other and their works |
| 14east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Ao to Natsu' acoustic (solo) performance commercial |
| 15east | I want to become the wind. | play_arrow | A summer-like commercial for Kirin’s Harekaze |
| 16east | fireworksAdo | play_arrow | Fireworks sung by Ado, JR West Japan commercial song |
| 17east | Because of the summerRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS's classic summer song |
| 18east | Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s Hawaii commercial song |
| 19east | cheat dayNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | The KOSE Make Keep commercial featuring Nogizaka46 |
| 20east | Like the flow of a riverKiyosaku (MONGOL800 / UKULELE GYPSY) | play_arrow | A festival commercial with a long toast speech |
| 21east | Kirin LemonLiSA | play_arrow | Kirin Lemon has been revamped and is making waves with a new song |
| 22east | BYE BYESHISHAMO | play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about taking a step forward after heartbreak |
| 23east | ShineFankī Katō | play_arrow | Funky Kato’s 2nd single, used in a commercial, ranked 5th |
| 24east | Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi | play_arrow | Parody song of 'Strong Wind All-Back' chosen for Cup Noodles commercial |
| 25east | Love drawing nearInoue Sonoko | play_arrow | A youthful love song about a student’s romance |
| 26east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Inoue Yosui's classic summer song |
| 27east | SUMMER LOVEMAG!C☆PRINCE | play_arrow | The song from Imoto Wi-Fi’s Thailand commercial |
| 28east | I’ll Be AroundGabe Lustman | play_arrow | Huis Ten Bosch commercial song, livening up the fun of summer |
| 29east | Strong Wind Slicked-Back Hair feat. Utautai Yukiyukopi | play_arrow | Nissin Foods’ summer-themed ad is trending |
| 30east | I can see you againKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s new song becomes a Shiseido commercial track |
| 31east | Adhesion☆NIGHTYabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | A Yabai T-Shirts Yasan Romantic Upper Song |
| 32east | Because of the heatOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | Unreleased song by Eiichi Ohtaki used in Pocari Sweat commercial |
| 33east | SmileMori Nana | play_arrow | Nana Mori sings Smile |
| 34east | Itadaki summerTUBE | play_arrow | A summer song by TUBE was used in a cup soup commercial. |
| 35east | tropical nightRIP SLYME | play_arrow | Commercialization strategy for cola × music |
| 36east | Summer MagicAI | play_arrow | AI talks with Alexa |
| 37east | You are the sun.UNICORN | play_arrow | Unicorn’s new song chosen for a Shiseido commercial |
| 38east | Nagisasupittsu | play_arrow | A summer-themed commercial song for Glico and Subaru |
| 39east | SummertimeFIVE NEW OLD | play_arrow | A 90s rock-style song that evokes a summer vibe |
| 40east | FlowerNaoto Intiraymi | play_arrow | Naoto Inti Raymi’s refreshing youth song |
| 41east | Let’s go see the sea.raburii samaa chan | play_arrow | Lovely Summer-chan's summer-oriented song |
| 42east | Summer memories scented by the windAAA | play_arrow | Introduction to AAA’s summer love theme song |
| 43east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | The untold story behind the sunscreen commercial song by BONNIE PINK |
| 44east | OrangeGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s Sea Breeze commercial song |
| 45east | White kiteMy Little Lover | play_arrow | My Little Lover “White Kite” |
| 46east | The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | A signature summer song by Princess Princess |
| 47east | Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS | play_arrow | A male-female rock duo that debuted in the 1990s |
| 48east | Swaying feelingsZARD | play_arrow | ZARD’s “Yureru Omoi” was the song used in a 1993 Pocari Sweat commercial. |
| 49east | Summer, don’t stop—You’re Romanticflumpool | play_arrow | The J.League commercial song on Sky PerfecTV |
| 50east | Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako | play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s summer-ready pop song |
| 51east | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo | play_arrow | A passionate dance tune for a summer night |
| 52east | Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A hit song by ORANGE RANGE that depicts a summer romance |
| 53east | JUMP!Beverly | play_arrow | Beverly is a Filipino singer who is well-versed in Japan. |
| 54east | Love letterFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS new single |
| 55east | OVERDRIVEJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | A young actress sings JUDY AND MARY in a Kirin Afternoon Tea commercial. |
| 56east | 2045MAN WITH A MISSION | play_arrow | Make summer even hotter with a rock band |
| 57east | Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | A commercial expressing the happiness of chilled chocolate |
| 58east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of poignant summer scenes |
| 59east | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE | play_arrow | Seafood Noodles, summer song commercial |
| 60east | Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts summer scenery and emotions |
| 61east | lucky coloraimyon | play_arrow | A Calpis commercial overflowing with a mother's love for her child |
| 62east | Original song4na | play_arrow | Depicting Heidi and youth in a commercial for Try |
| 63east | miraclemiwa | play_arrow | miwa's single "Miracle" is a summer song |
| 64east | Under the summer skyyanawarabaa | play_arrow | Yanawarabaa Natsume CM Song |
| 65east | Kirin Lemon Song 2020Kamisiraishi Moka | play_arrow | The Song of Kirin Lemon, a Summer Tradition |
| 66east | Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Lawson's Mrs. GREEN APPLE summer commercial |
| 67east | Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46 | play_arrow | In a SmartNews commercial, Inagaki becomes friends with the Nogizaka members. |
| 68east | Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS | play_arrow | The Weathering With You collaboration commercial has an impressive theme song. |
| 69east | July 1stHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H” |
| 70east | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 | play_arrow | AKB48’s summer song—fresh and easy to dance to |
| 71east | Sokenbicha No Rapchelmico | play_arrow | Sokenbicha brings summer to life with rap |
| 72east | Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe | play_arrow | Creephyp’s ANESSA commercial song |
| 73east | Season in the SunTUBE | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end |
| 74east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future |
| 75east | RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth summer song |
| 76east | My Favorite (My Favorite Things)SINSKE | play_arrow | Feeling the coolness at Kyoto’s Moss Temple |
| 77east | Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi | play_arrow | Naoto bounces back as his new song is featured in a commercial |
| 78east | Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato | play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka's single was used as a theme song for an Asahi Beer commercial. |
| 79east | Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō | ![]() | The only number one song dedicated to my older brother |
| 80east | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Let's dance with smiles to the summer hit song! |
| 81east | Clap and ClapDa-iCE | play_arrow | Da-iCE’s summer cheer song |
| 82east | FLY HIGHKawasaki Takaya | play_arrow | Takaya Kawasaki’s “FLY HIGH” is a song that can make you feel positive. |
| 83east | Outside the dreamHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s summer song. A refreshing feel and a dreamlike worldview. |
| 84east | Original songHUGEN | Introducing the appeal of a refreshing beer that suits Okinawa’s climate | |
| 85east | B-Side BluesOfisharu Higedan Dism | Introducing the song from the Kirin Gogo no Kocha commercial | |
| 86east | Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s bittersweet summer song |
| 87east | DreamlandBENNIE K | play_arrow | BENNIE K is a vocal and rap duo. |
| 88east | RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world) – Japanese ver. –Billlie | play_arrow | Kanebo commercial captivates with Billie’s summer track |
| 89east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Yonezu Kenshi and DAOKO’s summer song collaboration |
| 90east | Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN | play_arrow | The summer poignancy of DEEN’s “Hitomi Sorasanaide” |
| 91east | SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE | play_arrow | An EXILE song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of summer. |
| 92east | asking for anything and everythingKANA-BOON | play_arrow | KANA-BOON's commercial tie-in song |
| 93east | Go Go Summer!KARA | play_arrow | KARA appears in a docomo commercial |
| 94east | Our EurekaNMB48 | play_arrow | NMB48’s karaoke commercial song “Summer Song” |
| 95east | Pareo is emerald.SKE48 | play_arrow | SKE48’s summer song, refreshing |
| 96east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | The unique costumes from T.M.Revolution’s signature songs |
| 97east | SUMMER TIMETUBE | play_arrow | A bright summer song by TUBE that was used in a commercial |
| 98east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | An uplifting song made famous by a deodorant commercial |
| 99east | Somewhere in the summerWANIMA | play_arrow | Introduction to WANIMA's summer song "Natsu no Dokoka e" (Somewhere in the Summer) |
| 100east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry's summer classic used in a commercial |
| 101east | melting awayXinU | play_arrow | The song Satomi Ishihara sings in the Unagi Beef (Una-gyū) commercial is a track by XinU. |
| 102east | fireworksaiko | play_arrow | The appeal of aiko’s classic summer song “Hanabi” |
| 103east | Sunshine Girlmoumoon | play_arrow | moumoon enters the Top 10 for the first time |
| 104east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that resonates in Aimyon's heart |
| 105east | Summer Colorsyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a refreshing, summery hit song. |
| 106east | Like the flow of a riverAina ji Endo | play_arrow | Like a new flow of a river in the Suntory Draft Beer commercial |
| 107east | Music HourPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | Pornograffitti's iconic summer song |
| 108east | Summer is comingDaikoku Maki | play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s hit song Sapporo Beer commercial |
| 109east | BUNBUN SUIBUNUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai | play_arrow | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s new song in a Pocari commercial |
| 110east | Shall we go home holding hands?Keyakizaka46 | play_arrow | Coupling track of Keyakizaka46's debut single |
| 111east | A Blue Summer With YouIshigaki Yū | play_arrow | Natsume’s commercial depicting the bond between parent and child |
| 112east | That’s all.Fukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | A refreshing song by Masaharu Fukuyama about a summer romance |
| 113east | PopNishino Kana | play_arrow | Vitamin carbonated drink commercial song |
| 114east | Original songKyle Castellani | play_arrow | Create a comfortable indoor environment with windows |
| 115east | SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Kobukuro Nariaki | play_arrow | Sunscreen commercial for ANESSA featuring Naomi Osaka |
| 116east | Sweet RainWOLF HOWL HARMONY | play_arrow | Introduction to Nagashima Resort's commercial video and music track |
| 117east | summertimecinnamons × evening cinema | play_arrow | A summer song trending on TikTok, known for its refreshing melody |
| 118east | The love song won’t stopikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s Calpis commercial song |
| 119east | To usKaneko Ayano | play_arrow | Kaneko Ayano conveys a natural vibe in an Allie commercial |
| 120east | YOUSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Soma Yamatoki sings about a summer romance in a commercial |
| 121east | What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Haruna Kawaguchi soothes eye fatigue in a contact lens commercial |
| 122east | I’ll be thereKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s new commercial song is a beachside love track |
| 123east | Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A McDonald’s commercial featuring Heisei-era fashion is causing a buzz |


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