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)
DESIREKato Miria
A hugely popular track for summer drives! It’s a number Miliyah Kato released in June 2011.
It’s packed with the charm of summer dance music.
The four-on-the-floor beat creates an upbeat vibe that pairs perfectly with Kato’s sexy vocals.
The love-themed lyrics intertwine with summer scenery, giving you those heart-fluttering feels.
It’s guaranteed to crank up the energy at summer festivals! Just listening makes you feel like you’re experiencing a summer romance.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
Suirenka, released in 2007 by Shonan no Kaze—an essential group when talking about Japanese reggae music—is a track driven by a lively beat that incorporates the rhythms of soca, a traditional music born in Trinidad and Tobago.
The chorus work, brimming with passionate feelings for a loved one, flows with freedom.
Spin your towel to the music or move your body however you like! It’s a high-energy dance number that evokes a summer coastline and sandy beaches.
Be sure to check out this catchy track that’s perfect for dancing with a big crowd.
Iroha ni ODORYANSEshiritsu ebisu chūgaku
A song produced as the theme track for Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku’s staple summer event, “Famien.” It’s an energetic number that fuses a fantastical sound reminiscent of 1980s video games with a modern pop sensibility.
Featuring a catchy, singalong-friendly beat, it also incorporates elements of a “towel song,” designed to get the crowd involved and having fun together.
The track was released to coincide with “Ebichu Summer Festival,” a 15th-anniversary event held in August 2024.
Packed with the heat of summer and a festive atmosphere, this uptempo song puts freedom and fun front and center—perfect for summer events or when you want to get lively with friends!
Enjoy the summer! Japanese summer dance tracks. Pump-up dance music (81–90)
flying getAKB48
A refreshing dance tune perfect for the hot summer has arrived.
Released in August 2011, this is AKB48’s 22nd single.
It’s a pop song with elements of Latin music and rock, expressing romantic feelings with the phrase “Flying Get.” It was also a major commercial success, winning the Grand Prize at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
Performed in many venues, including the 62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, the track’s smooth beat and stirring melody heighten the exhilaration of summer.
It’s ideal for poolside parties and a great companion for a drive.
The fun-filled hooks and rhythms are essential ingredients for making summer memories.
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!
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.