[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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi cause a frenzy at Round1
2	TRICOIwatatakanori		Takanori Iwata’s solo CM song “TRICO” brightens up the summer.
3	Summer-Colored LetterIshigaki Yū		Refreshing parent-and-child commercial for CHOYA Summer Ume
4	You are 1000%.PEDRO		The Ice no Mi commercial is super funny!
5	Original songAo		Be captivated by the refreshing singing voice from the Pocari commercial.
6	MY GENERATIONGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		GENERATIONS give a refreshing co-performance in the Japan Derby commercial
7	Backseat[Alexandros]		The appeal of [Alexandros]'s Pocky commercial and new song
8	Fire◎Flowerhalyosy		McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets commercial
9	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Hawaiian-style Pocari commercial for parents and kids to enjoy
10	99 StepsSTUTS (feat. Kohjiya & Hana Hope)		Passionate dancing and powerful music in the Pocari commercial
11	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Ao to Natsu' acoustic (solo) performance commercial
12	Butterflied flying fishnachi (Sabasista)		Asami Usuda and Subasista appear in a rooibos commercial
13	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s Hawaii commercial song
14	cheat dayNogizaka 46		The KOSE Make Keep commercial featuring Nogizaka46
15	I want to become the wind.		A summer-like commercial for Kirin’s Harekaze
16	fireworksAdo		Fireworks sung by Ado, JR West Japan commercial song
17	Heartfelt Fireworksmafumafu		A promo video where Yo Oizumi and anime characters introduce each other and their works
18	Like the flow of a riverKiyosaku (MONGOL800 / UKULELE GYPSY)		A festival commercial with a long toast speech
19	Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita's new song is featured in a Kirin tea commercial
20	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's classic summer song
21	BYE BYESHISHAMO		A coming-of-age song about taking a step forward after heartbreak
22	Kirin LemonLiSA		Kirin Lemon has been revamped and is making waves with a new song
23	I’ll Be AroundGabe Lustman		Huis Ten Bosch commercial song, livening up the fun of summer
24	ShineFankī Katō		Funky Kato’s 2nd single, used in a commercial, ranked 5th
25	Love drawing nearInoue Sonoko		A youthful love song about a student’s romance
26	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Inoue Yosui's classic summer song
27	Itadaki summerTUBE		A summer song by TUBE was used in a cup soup commercial.
28	Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi		Parody song of 'Strong Wind All-Back' chosen for Cup Noodles commercial
29	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		A passionate dance tune for a summer night
30	White kiteMy Little Lover		My Little Lover “White Kite”
31	Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS		A male-female rock duo that debuted in the 1990s
32	SUMMER LOVEMAG!C☆PRINCE		The song from Imoto Wi-Fi’s Thailand commercial
33	Summer MagicAI		AI talks with Alexa
34	Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPER		A commercial expressing the happiness of chilled chocolate
35	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		A summer scene of Naniwa Danshi having fun at ROUND1
36	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic song that sings of poignant summer scenes
37	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		Seafood Noodles, summer song commercial
38	Strong Wind Slicked-Back Hair feat. Utautai Yukiyukopi		Nissin Foods’ summer-themed ad is trending
39	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		Introduction to AAA’s summer love theme song
40	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		The untold story behind the sunscreen commercial song by BONNIE PINK
41	OrangeGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s Sea Breeze commercial song
42	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A signature summer song by Princess Princess
43	You are the sun.UNICORN		Unicorn’s new song chosen for a Shiseido commercial
44	Swaying feelingsZARD		ZARD’s “Yureru Omoi” was the song used in a 1993 Pocari Sweat commercial.
45	Summer, don’t stop—You’re Romanticflumpool		The J.League commercial song on Sky PerfecTV
46	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s new song becomes a Shiseido commercial track
47	Nagisasupittsu		A summer-themed commercial song for Glico and Subaru
48	Adhesion☆NIGHTYabai T-shatsu Yasan		A Yabai T-Shirts Yasan Romantic Upper Song
49	Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s summer-ready pop song
50	Because of the heatOhtaki Eiichi		Unreleased song by Eiichi Ohtaki used in Pocari Sweat commercial
51	SmileMori Nana		Nana Mori sings Smile
52	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts summer scenery and emotions
53	lucky coloraimyon		A Calpis commercial overflowing with a mother's love for her child
54	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Lawson's Mrs. GREEN APPLE summer commercial
55	JUMP!Beverly		Beverly is a Filipino singer who is well-versed in Japan.
56	SummertimeFIVE NEW OLD		A 90s rock-style song that evokes a summer vibe
57	Love letterFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		FUNKY MONKEY BABYS new single
58	OVERDRIVEJUDY AND MARY		A young actress sings JUDY AND MARY in a Kirin Afternoon Tea commercial.
59	2045MAN WITH A MISSION		Make summer even hotter with a rock band
60	tropical nightRIP SLYME		Commercialization strategy for cola × music
61	FlowerNaoto Intiraymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s refreshing youth song
62	Let’s go see the sea.raburii samaa chan		Lovely Summer-chan's summer-oriented song
63	Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46		In a SmartNews commercial, Inagaki becomes friends with the Nogizaka members.
64	Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS		The Weathering With You collaboration commercial has an impressive theme song.
65	Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE		A hit song by ORANGE RANGE that depicts a summer romance
66	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Hit “H”
67	Season in the SunTUBE		A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end
68	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future
69	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		Let's dance with smiles to the summer hit song!
70	A Blue Summer With YouIshigaki Yū		Natsume’s commercial depicting the bond between parent and child
71	Original songHUGEN		Introducing the appeal of a refreshing beer that suits Okinawa’s climate
72	Original song4na		Depicting Heidi and youth in a commercial for Try
73	B-Side BluesOfisharu Higedan Dism		Introducing the song from the Kirin Gogo no Kocha commercial
74	Like the flow of a riverKiyosaku (MONGOL800 / UKULELE GYPSY)		A commercial that captures the refreshing feeling of summer with Suntory Draft Beer
75	Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s bittersweet summer song
76	DreamlandBENNIE K		BENNIE K is a vocal and rap duo.
77	RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world) – Japanese ver. –Billlie		Kanebo commercial captivates with Billie’s summer track
78	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		Yonezu Kenshi and DAOKO’s summer song collaboration
79	Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN		The summer poignancy of DEEN’s “Hitomi Sorasanaide”
80	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		An EXILE song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of summer.
81	asking for anything and everythingKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON's commercial tie-in song
82	Go Go Summer!KARA		KARA appears in a docomo commercial
83	RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth summer song
84	Our EurekaNMB48		NMB48’s karaoke commercial song “Summer Song”
85	My Favorite (My Favorite Things)SINSKE		Feeling the coolness at Kyoto’s Moss Temple
86	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		SKE48’s summer song, refreshing
87	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		The unique costumes from T.M.Revolution’s signature songs
88	SUMMER TIMETUBE		A bright summer song by TUBE that was used in a commercial
89	together; along with; bothWANIMA		An uplifting song made famous by a deodorant commercial
90	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		Introduction to WANIMA's summer song "Natsu no Dokoka e" (Somewhere in the Summer)
91	summer festivalWhiteberry		Whiteberry's summer classic used in a commercial
92	melting awayXinU		The song Satomi Ishihara sings in the Unagi Beef (Una-gyū) commercial is a track by XinU.
93	fireworksaiko		The appeal of aiko’s classic summer song “Hanabi”
94	summertimecinnamons × evening cinema		A summer song trending on TikTok, known for its refreshing melody
95	miraclemiwa		miwa's single "Miracle" is a summer song
96	Sunshine Girlmoumoon		moumoon enters the Top 10 for the first time
97	Marigoldaimyon		A moving masterpiece that resonates in Aimyon's heart
98	Under the summer skyyanawarabaa		Yanawarabaa Natsume CM Song
99	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a refreshing, summery hit song.
100	Like the flow of a riverAina ji Endo		Like a new flow of a river in the Suntory Draft Beer commercial
101	Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi		Naoto bounces back as his new song is featured in a commercial
102	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's iconic summer song
103	Kirin Lemon Song 2020Kamisiraishi Moka		The Song of Kirin Lemon, a Summer Tradition
104	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s hit song Sapporo Beer commercial
105	BUNBUN SUIBUNUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s new song in a Pocari commercial
106	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka's single was used as a theme song for an Asahi Beer commercial.
107	Shall we go home holding hands?Keyakizaka46		Coupling track of Keyakizaka46's debut single
108	That’s all.Fukuyama Masaharu		A refreshing song by Masaharu Fukuyama about a summer romance
109	PopNishino Kana		Vitamin carbonated drink commercial song
110	Original songKyle Castellani		Create a comfortable indoor environment with windows
111	Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō		The only number one song dedicated to my older brother
112	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48’s summer song—fresh and easy to dance to
113	Clap and ClapDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s summer cheer song
114	SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Kobukuro Nariaki		Sunscreen commercial for ANESSA featuring Naomi Osaka
115	Sweet RainWOLF HOWL HARMONY		Introduction to Nagashima Resort's commercial video and music track
116	Sokenbicha No Rapchelmico		Sokenbicha brings summer to life with rap
117	The love song won’t stopikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s Calpis commercial song
118	To usKaneko Ayano		Kaneko Ayano conveys a natural vibe in an Allie commercial
119	Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe		Creephyp’s ANESSA commercial song
120	YOUSazan Ōrusutāzu		Soma Yamatoki sings about a summer romance in a commercial
121	What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu		Haruna Kawaguchi soothes eye fatigue in a contact lens commercial
122	I’ll be thereKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s new commercial song is a beachside love track
123	FLY HIGHKawasaki Takaya		Takaya Kawasaki’s “FLY HIGH” is a song that can make you feel positive.
124	Outside the dreamHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s summer song. A refreshing feel and a dreamlike worldview.
125	A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s summer song is creating a huge buzz in the Coca-Cola commercial
126	Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi		A McDonald’s commercial featuring Heisei-era fashion is causing a buzz