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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Enjoy the summer! Japanese summer dance tracks: hype dance music (71–80)
E.G.summer RIDERE-girls
An energetic number that blows away the summer heat in an instant.
It’s a summer song packed with all of E-girls’ charm.
The refreshing melody and exhilarating rhythm perfectly capture the liberating feeling of summer.
Released in July 2016, this track is ideal for making summer memories.
It’s great as background music for outdoor fun, like seaside drives or barbecues with friends.
With its catchy phrases and dance-inducing beat, it’s sure to hype up summer festivals and beach parties.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to power through the hot summer with a smile.
YEAH!!YEAH!!YEAH!!EXILE THE SECOND
It’s a high-energy party tune that blows away the summer heat! This iconic track heralds a new beginning for EXILE THE SECOND and was released in July 2016.
The upbeat rhythm and catchy melody really stand out, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
The shout-along chorus feels great—you’ll want to yell it out together.
Created with a sense of unity at live shows in mind, it’s arranged so the crowd can get hyped together.
Perfect for active summer moments, too.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to dance and get the party going with friends!
PLAYBACKJUJU
A song by JUJU themed around summer passion and newfound self-discovery.
Released in July 2015, it was unveiled as the first single commemorating the 11th anniversary of her debut.
Positioned as a summer anthem, it was produced by UTA, who was the top young producer at the time.
The lyrics vividly portray summer sunlight and beach scenes, expressing a desire to look back on past moments.
It enjoyed strong sales, reaching No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Its uniquely buoyant rhythm makes you want to dance!
Enjoy the summer! Japanese summer dance tracks. Pump-up dance music (81–90)
Age Age HurricaneMEGARYU
An energetic track that blows away the summer heat.
Included on MEGARYU’s album Updraft, this song lifts listeners’ spirits and makes your body move naturally.
With its positive message and dynamic beats, it’s a tune that keeps you upbeat in any situation.
Released in July 2005, it was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s Ryuha-R.
Perfect for livening up summer activities like beach parties, festivals, or drives with friends.
Paired with MEGARYU’s fiery performance, it’s sure to become an essential song for creating summer memories.
Shanana☆MINMI
Shanana is a Japanese-language arrangement of a song created by female singer MINMI for her appearance at the “Soca Monarch” competition held in Trinidad and Tobago.
Released in 2007, this track is a dance number packed with a borderless appeal.
Your body will sway to the soca rhythm, driven by lively percussion.
Try some freestyle moves to match the simple, catchy chorus! Be sure to check out this passionate dance track that will make the hot summer even hotter.
NagiichiNMB48
NMB48’s fourth single portrays a summer seaside romance.
Released in May 2012, it vividly sings of scorching beaches and girls in swimsuits.
The catchy slogan “Nagi-ichi, Natsu-ichi, Kimi-ichi” leaves a strong impression, expressing both the fleeting nature and boldness of summertime love.
It was also used as the CM song for a collaboration campaign with Round1.
It’s sure to elevate any beachside scene.
Sing and dance together, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy summer to the fullest!
tropical nightRIP SLYME
A top-notch dance tune that heats up summer nights.
One of RIP SLYME’s signature tracks, it was released in July 2007.
The lyrics, depicting hot summer parties and passionate romance, leave a strong impression, and the energetic beats and rhythms are seriously addictive.
Also featured on the album “FUNFAIR,” this track is packed with dancefloor appeal.
You’ll enjoy the playful, humorous lyrics too.
If you’re looking for a song to lift your mood, give this dance number a spin—you’ll have a blast on those midsummer nights!