Enjoy the summer! Japanese summer dance tracks. Uplifting dance music.
When summer gets hot, you just want to dance your heart out to upbeat summer dance tracks, right? I bet a lot of you feel the same.
In recent years, dance-driven songs have become mainstream in Japan as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese tracks that are perfect for summer.
From tunes that make your body move to full-on dance music, idol songs, and classic summer anthems, we’ve picked a variety of styles.
They’re great as background music for seaside drives, barbecues, and more!
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Have fun this summer! Japanese summer dance tracks: hyped-up dance music (61–70)
Lotta Lovem-flo loves MINMI
Released under the name m-flo loves MINMI, this invigorating dance tune blows away the summer heat.
Originally included as the B-side to the single “Love Song,” released in November 2006, it was also featured on the March 2007 album COSMICOLOR.
Fusing hip-hop and reggae grooves, the track captures the exhilaration of a romance that begins with a chance encounter at a club, gripping listeners from start to finish.
The lyrics conjure images of two people heading to the beach, making it a perfect fit for summer.
It’s a song you’ll love not only when you’re in the throes of romance, but also as the ultimate soundtrack for a drive!
Back to the JungleAkko Gorira
A track truly befitting Akko Gorilla’s artist name: “Back to the Jungle.” Her rap and way of life overflow with energy, and just listening makes strength well up from deep inside you.
With wild “gorilla beats” and punchlines packed with impact, it’s a supremely energetic dance number.
I hear the music video was filmed entirely on location across Africa.
The Golden HistoryMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Released in 2016, Momoiro Clover Z’s “The Golden History” is a song that tells the story of their journey, which began with street performances.
Set to a bright sound that perfectly matches the group’s image, it portrays both the path they’ve taken and the future ahead, boosting the listener’s desire to cheer them on.
Brass instruments and funk rhythms are actively incorporated, and the resonant sound suits dance music as well.
The chorus in particular features a strong layering of vocals and instruments, evoking a clear sense of summery exhilaration.
Unconcealed MeGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Just following the timbre of each instrument is enjoyable on its own.
It’s a song by the four-piece pop-rock band Gesu no Kiwami Otome, released as a digital single in 2019.
The sound makes you want to sway side to side.
The wordplay in the lyrics is fun, too.
And the bass phrase in the chorus feels so good! You could say this track condenses their charm and strengths into one.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Golden Bomber has a lot of hype, crowd-pleasing songs, doesn’t it? This track lays bare the clingy feelings of a heartbroken man, drawing on the flavor of Showa-era kayōkyoku while also carrying a touch of Eurobeat—an irresistible combination.
Released in October 2009 as their seventh single, it won a JASRAC Award in 2014.
It’s hugely popular at karaoke, and it’s an absolute banger live.
Put it on at a summer beach party or barbecue and your body will start moving on its own.
The exhilarating beat also makes it perfect background music for a drive.
Jenny High RhapsodyJenīhai
A track released in 2019 by Jenny High, a band featuring a crossover of Japanese comedy and music stars.
Riding a four-on-the-floor dance beat, it relentlessly pokes fun at its members’ over-the-top personalities.
Still, it’s a provocative piece that fuses a sophisticated band arrangement with punchlines so powerful they’ll lodge themselves in your head after a single listen.
Your work is guaranteed to come to a halt.
Wanna carnival?Naoto Intiraymi
The perfect dance number for a summer packed with festivals and events is “Carnival?” Released in 2010 by Naoto Inti Raymi, a singer-songwriter active around the world, it features a borderless sound that briskly blends a variety of musical genres.
We recommend joining in with chorus and clapping to the rhythmic track.
You’ll enjoy humorous choreography with hip shakes and salutes.
Pump up your summer with this tropical tune that conjures images of a vacation!
