Love songs you want to listen to in summer. Love songs that color the summer.

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

This is a digital single by Dai Hirai that sings of the love between two people brought together by fate, set to the warm, heartening tones of an acoustic guitar.

You can picture lovers who, against miraculous odds among billions, find each other, feel happiness in everyday moments, and support one another.

As summer draws to a close and a touch of wistfulness sets in, listening to this song may help you reaffirm the bond with the person by your side.

Released in September 2020, the track is also included on the album “Life Goes On.” It has colored many couples’ happiest moments as the CM song for Mynavi Wedding.

It’s a song we hope will be heard by two people who, along with their shining summer memories, wish to stay together forever.

Ambiguous SongShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Aiuta” MUSIC VIDEO

A medium-tempo ballad by Shonan no Kaze that sings of the delicate emotional shifts of romance.

It deftly portrays the inexpressible frustration and bittersweetness that lurk within the happiness of mutual love.

Each member’s distinctive voice vividly conveys the protagonist’s complex feelings as they try to move forward while holding fast to unwavering affection for their partner.

This track was included on the single “Ougon Tamashii,” released in February 2008.

Listen to it at the close of a joyful summer, shoulder to shoulder with someone special, and the loneliness of the passing season may transform into a warm, gentle feeling.

Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Summer Time Cinderella' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Summer Time Cinderella

It’s a song packed tight with a love that shines like the midsummer sun—dazzling, yet a little bittersweet.

Like Cinderella’s magic, it captures the thrill of a love that sparkles in a fleeting moment, along with the urgency to confess those feelings before summer ends.

The protagonist’s emotions—drawn in despite confusion by a romance sparked by an unexpected encounter—will deeply resonate with anyone who’s experienced unrequited love.

Released first digitally in July 2023 and later as a CD single in September of the same year, the track colored Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama, “Midsummer Cinderella.” It also won an Excellence Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.

Why not listen to it with someone special as you make summer memories?

Summer MagicAI

AI – 「Summer Magic」Music Video

An open, summer-themed number woven from tropical sounds and a husky voice.

Released in May 2019 to mark the opening of AI’s 20th anniversary in music, it drew attention as a co-production with The Rascals, the producer team known for working on Ariana Grande’s songs.

It was also featured as the song in an Amazon Echo TV commercial, setting the scene for sweet moments between lovers.

The lyrics, which sing of happy times spent at the beach, brighten the listener’s mood and fill them with positivity.

Perfect as background music for summer drives or by the beachside, this is a recommended track when you want to feel free and uplifted.

Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48

[MV full] Midsummer’s Sounds good! (Dance ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

Set against a midsummer beach scene, this is a quintessential AKB48 summer song that vividly captures youthful romance.

Sprinkling in classic summer staples like suntan oil and swimsuits, it breezily sings about the heart‑pounding moment of falling in love.

Yoshimasa Inoue’s bright, energetic melody fully conveys the liberating feel of summer.

Released in May 2012, it also became familiar as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “Ouen Gakuwari” student discount commercials.

Perfect for amping up leisure moments like drives with friends or a day at the beach.

Clap along and sing together, and the atmosphere will instantly shift into full-on summer mode.

Tears of Tropical FishFlower

Flower “Tropical Fish’s Tears” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out March 4

A Flower song marked by a dreamlike sound that feels as if you’re underwater.

Its poetic lyrics liken the ache of unrequited love to a fish drifting in an aquarium, reflecting the protagonist’s heartache and resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in June 2014 as their seventh single, the track was later included on the album Hanadokei.

On summer evenings, when a sudden loneliness arrives or on nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, this song will quietly stay by your side.

Its bittersweet yet somehow warm melody will gently wrap your heart.

Song for…HY

Song for…

A gem of a ballad whose gentle piano melody and bittersweet vocals slowly bloom in your chest.

Based on the real experiences of HY’s keyboardist and vocalist Izumi Nakasone, it portrays a single-minded love that, despite a fateful encounter, runs up against the wall of age and keeps waiting in faith for a reunion.

Many listeners will likely feel their hearts tighten at this earnest devotion.

The song is included on HY’s album “TRUNK,” released in July 2004, which reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

On a summer evening, when a sudden loneliness washes over you, this warm melody is sure to echo softly in your heart.