BGM for summer drives: A roundup of songs that feel like summer [2026]
In summer, there are more chances to go out by car—like heading to the beach or mountains, or returning to your hometown! At times like that, you probably want to be picky about your in-car BGM and look for summer-themed driving songs, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of classic Japanese tracks perfect for summer drives—from the latest hits to timeless favorites.
We’ve selected songs themed around driving and summer, as well as stylish city pop, mellow and emotional tunes, and high-energy tracks that are perfect for the road.
Be sure to use this as a reference!
Playlist
| BGM for summer drives: A roundup of songs that feel like summer [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | survival dAnce ～no no cry more～TRF |  play_arrow | TRF’s signature summer driving song—the best with YU-KI’s vocals. |
| 2east | Drifting with the wavesAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A pleasant tune for a summer drive |
| 3east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A rock song themed around Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer |
| 4east | summer hazeatarayo |  play_arrow | Singing of sorrow, bittersweet memories of summer |
| 5east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.Revolution's summer love song |
| 6east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Jujutsu Kaisen theme song, breezily capturing the parting of youth |
| 7east | You are 1000%.1986 omega toraibu |  play_arrow | Color your summer drive with 80s city pop |
| 8east | SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “FOR YOU,” a summer staple |
| 9east | Nagisaimase |  play_arrow | A summer track influenced by 80s city pop |
| 10east | Remember Summer DaysAnri |  play_arrow | Summer memories, a fleeting love by the seaside |
| 11east | The hottest summer in the worldPurinsesu Purinsesu |  play_arrow | Perfect for a summer drive: Princess Princess |
| 12east | GlintHY |  play_arrow | A song overflowing with the refreshing feeling of summer, making the heart dance |
| 13east | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY’s classic summer song |
| 14east | Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Signature songs to enjoy ORANGE RANGE’s summer |
| 15east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A budding romance where your crush is turned off by your hobby at a summer festival |
| 16east | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | Singing of youthful feelings by the summer seaside |
| 17east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | A fleeting moment like magic on a summer night |
| 18east | Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | A summer song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan. |
| 19east | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME’s summer song is generating buzz. |
| 20east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio |  play_arrow | Easy Rider is great for summer drives |
| 21east | Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A drama theme song that depicts a summer romance |
| 22east | Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer song by Suzuki Suzuki that brightens up the season |
| 23east | Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s popular songs that color the summer of the Reiwa era |
| 24east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | A hugely popular summer song depicting romance at a fireworks festival |
| 25east | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement for courage and hope to take on challenges |
| 26east | Live Like SummerSkaai × KM |  play_arrow | The glimmer of cars and music at summer's end |
| 27east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A tropical-flavored song that advocates a laid-back lifestyle |
| 28east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer song that paints youth, touching the heart |
| 29east | everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA |  play_arrow | A blissful song that portrays the languor of summer and love |
| 30east | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A passionate dance tune for a summer night |
| 31east | More Berry SummerCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A CUTIE STREET song that captures the excitement of a summer music festival |
| 32east | Summer DogTele |  play_arrow | Taniguchi Kitaro’s Tele, a free love song of summer |
| 33east | flying fishWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s passionate song about a summer romance |
| 34east | Fanfaresumika |  play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self |
| 35east | Solar RouteMaeda Jun, Yanaginagi |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi |
| 36east | Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46’s summer love song. A one-way feeling. |
| 37east | Summer Ride (feat. ¥ellow Bucks)LANA |  play_arrow | LANA’s groovy driving tune |
| 38east | Immoral SummerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes |
| 39east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s representative rock songs |
| 40east | Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A summer theme song, full of happiness! |
| 41east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A song by Creepy Nuts about living true to yourself |
| 42east | Trace that dreamYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Introducing YOASOBI's summer-friendly pop tune |
| 43east | blue carsupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s “Blue Car” is a summer driving song. |
| 44east | Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Be set free from the everyday with a summer tune |
| 45east | Midsummer CitrusReGLOSS |  play_arrow | A song depicting summer love and the sparkle of youth |
| 46east | Youth is eternalShōnan no Kaze feat. Atarashii Gakkō no Leaders |  play_arrow | A youth anthem of cross-generational collaboration! |
| 47east | Short-Sleeved AngelHKT48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a bittersweet love beneath the summer blue sky |
| 48east | Perfect Blue feat. Tiji Jojo, Daichi Yamamoto, RYO-ZSTUTS & ZOT on the WAVE |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the blue sky and sea, and the bittersweet memories of summer |
| 49east | Family Summer VacationTUBE × FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | TUBE × FRUITS ZIPPER's father-daughter summer song |
| 50east | Coastline CiderKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A soothing rap that colors the memories of summer |
| 51east | DriveKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi's 'Drive' is a classic summer song. |
| 52east | to clear up (weather)Yorushika |  play_arrow | Frieren OP song that paints the hopes of spring |
| 53east | Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that likens a summer romance to fireworks |
| 54east | Hi-FiveME:I |  play_arrow | A song brimming with the refreshing exhilaration of summer |
| 55east | Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An energetic summer track to make the best memories |
| 56east | Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48 |  play_arrow | A summer crush: an AKB48 song brimming with a sense of speed |
| 57east | sparklermoon drop |  play_arrow | A song that depicts youthful memories like fireworks |
| 58east | Ocean ViewBAD HOP |  play_arrow | The best song with friends that colors the summer |
| 59east | One Love feat. kZmBIM |  play_arrow | A song by BIM and kZm that portrays summer love and dreams |
| 60east | Pretenders feat. C.O.S.A. & Yo-SeaSTUTS |  play_arrow | A soothing track perfect for summer nights |
| 61east | My Resort¥ellow bucks |  play_arrow | Summer sounds of a private beach |
| 62east | My Resort Pt. 2¥ellow bucks |  play_arrow | Summer dusk, soothing music |
| 63east | Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the light of summer and the thrill of love |
| 64east | Summer GhostI Don’t Like Mondays. |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that brightens up a summer drive |
| 65east | Somewhere in the summerWANIMA |  play_arrow | A rousing cheer song that evokes the clear blue skies of summer |
| 66east | August NightSairento Sairen |  play_arrow | A song brimming with the exhilaration of love on a summer night |
| 67east | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | Summer Love and Reminiscence: The Allure of Spitz’s Classic Song |
| 68east | SUMMER BREEZEgo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | Open the doors of summer with a summer rock anthem |
| 69east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s moving masterpiece: hope and warmth |
| 70east | End of the Summer RetreatWurtS |  play_arrow | A WurtS song that depicts the poignant scenery of summer |
| 71east | COCONUTNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing. |
| 72east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A refreshing cheer song about a summer crush |
| 73east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer |
| 74east | Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai |  play_arrow | A passionate rock song that captures the youth of summer |
| 75east | Blue JeanGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s summer classic, a fusion of bittersweet feelings and exhilaration |
| 76east | Summer memories scented by the windAAA |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer |
| 77east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A song of starlit skies and hope, the courage to move toward the future |
| 78east | Chilled Soba with Green OnionsCody Rī (Ri) |  play_arrow | A song where memories of summer intersect with the city |
| 79east | Summer BikeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | FANTASTICS' new song, a summer youth melody |
| 80east | King of SummerKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A classic hit by KinKi Kids that celebrates summer |
| 81east | Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro |  play_arrow | An emotional song that paints a summer scene |
| 82east | The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children |  play_arrow | A refreshing classic that colors the memories of youth |
| 83east | sea glassSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running |
| 84east | NatsuneYuuri |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet emotions at the end of summer |
| 85east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A classic song that overlays the bittersweetness of youth with fireworks |
| 86east | asking for the moonKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A rock number that portrays the conflicts of love |
| 87east | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Invigorating ORANGE RANGE rock that won’t lose to the summer |
| 88east | You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A song brimming with passion that empowers challenges |
| 89east | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz |
| 90east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Singing of summer feelings and defiance against fate |
| 91east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A song that supports people who keep their passion burning |
| 92east | Let’s Go to the Sea (feat. PES)Lisa Halim |  play_arrow | The pleasant rhythm of surf music |
| 93east | NEW ERANulbarich |  play_arrow | A captivating track that fuses soul and funk |
| 94east | Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI |  play_arrow | Mellow music that evokes summer memories |
| 95east | Traffic JamSPiCYSOL |  play_arrow | A love song themed around Shonan traffic jams |
| 96east | Come DownYo-Sea · MuKuRo |  play_arrow | A supreme song that captures the feeling of summer in Okinawa |
| 97east | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Abstract lyrics and refreshing pop rock are the appeal. |
| 98east | sunflowerAdo |  play_arrow | A song of courage to live positively like a sunflower |
| 99east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s classic song of youth |
| 100east | Walking with youNovelbright |  play_arrow | A love song walking together toward the future |
| 101east | DriveWANIMA |  play_arrow | Powerful rock that turns failure into fuel to move toward the future |
| 102east | I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A lyrical song depicting childhood memories and growth |
| 103east | BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A summery, fast-paced rock song by ELLEGARDEN |
| 104east | SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s summer love song |
| 105east | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | A stylish summer driving song by Suchmos |
| 106east | When I Was YoungSunrise In My Attache Case |  play_arrow | The refreshing songs of Sunrise In My Attache Case |
| 107east | I can flyYOSHIKI EZAKI x Bleecker Chrome |  play_arrow | Anime theme song by YOSHIKI EZAKI |
| 108east | Because I met youmiwa |  play_arrow | Depicting youth with miwa’s club support song |
| 109east | LIFEkimaguren |  play_arrow | Kimaguren’s summer pop |
| 110east | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Porno Graffitti's Latin heartbreak song |
| 111east | Music HourPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Pornograffitti's summer-themed song |
| 112east | Summer Splash!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s refreshing pop song from the summer of 2010 |
| 113east | Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Summer Nude is the ultimate relaxation song. |
| 114east | My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi |  play_arrow | Introduce Hitomi Yaida’s upbeat songs |
| 115east | Live the summerRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A fast-paced song that evokes the youthful spirit of summer |
| 116east | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | The appeal of B’z’s signature song “ultra soul” |
| 117east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK |  play_arrow | BONNIE PINK's summer driving song |
| 118east | Rhapsody in BlueDA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP’s refreshing summer song that portrays teenage romance |
| 119east | My WayDef Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech’s quintessential summer song, My Way |
| 120east | Somewhere other than hereGLAY |  play_arrow | A driving song by GLAY brimming with a sense of speed |
| 121east | WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T |  play_arrow | A summer driving song collaboration by Masatoshi Hamada and Tetsuya Komuro |
| 122east | Twilight Summer feat. Scha Dara Parr & PUSHIMHASE-T |  play_arrow | HASE-T announces 20th anniversary single |
| 123east | Full driveKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | KANA-BOON’s powerful, fast-paced summer track |
| 124east | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A refreshing, fast-paced song by L’Arc~en~Ciel |
| 125east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's summer driving song |
| 126east | Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY |  play_arrow | PUFFY’s summer song, created by Yohji Inoue and Tamio Okuda |
| 127east | Wake Me Up!SPEED |  play_arrow | SPEED’s refreshing signature song |
| 128east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who was moved by music during study abroad and began their career |
| 129east | Island SongTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | Shima Uta is a staple summer song in the Okinawan scale. |
| 130east | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | THE HIGH-LOWS's grand signature song |
| 131east | Ah, summer vacation.TUBE |  play_arrow | The untold story behind TUBE’s signature summer song |
| 132east | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song portraying the regret of love at a summer festival |
| 133east | SUMMER SONGYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s summer songs are refreshing and soothing |
| 134east | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | A summer love song by aiko themed around fireworks |
| 135east | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | Get pumped for a drive with Yuzu’s Natsuiro |
| 136east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A song by Ketsumeishi that depicts summer memories |
| 137east | Summer Speed feat. OkiishiNatsunose |  play_arrow | A song by Natsunose that expresses beautiful scenery and nostalgia |
| 138east | Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Debut single: a summer song depicting a summer romance |
| 139east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s smash hit, a summer-ready pop rock track |
| 140east | PEACHOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka's PEACH is perfect for summer drives |
| 141east | Summer is comingDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Get a boost of power with Maki Ohguro’s summer songs |
| 142east | Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s summer song “Odoroyo Fish” |
| 143east | Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s new song has a comfortable, summer-ready sound |
| 144east | Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Chuo Freeway” |
| 145east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s refreshing, summer-like signature solo song |
| 146east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A summer reggae song by Shonan no Kaze |
| 147east | Save you dreamKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | TK sound is perfect for summer drives |
| 148east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s refreshing driving song |
| 149east | You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s summer-oriented pop song |
| 150east | Rainy Driverimase |  play_arrow | A relationship swaying during a drive in the rain |
| 151east | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro |  play_arrow | The CM song of hope and courage by Ayaka and Kobukuro |
| 152east | Kiss the windGLIM SPANKY |  play_arrow | Refreshing rock, perfect for summer drives |
| 153east | Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU |  play_arrow | A reggae song by MEGARYU that evokes the end of summer |
| 154east | BoyhoodMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800 covers Inoue Yosui’s classic song |
| 155east | O.G. SummerMONKEY MAJIK x Def Tech |  play_arrow | A summer collaboration song by MONKEY MAJIK and Def Tech |
| 156east | TokimekiVaundy |  play_arrow | A song for the journey to find heart-throbbing excitement |
| 157east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s exhilarating pop tune |
| 158east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s film soundtracks, refreshing and brimming with clarity |
| 159east | SF TokyoWurtS |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that fuses summer and the city |
| 160east | Because I’ve always loved you.neguse. |  play_arrow | High school baseball cheer song. The passion and emotion of youth. |