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 (51–60)
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
Released in May 2000, this timeless classic is marked by a pleasant beat that, despite its Japanese lyrics, evokes a sense of exoticism.
It’s a dance number that blends Latin rhythms with a house-style four-on-the-floor beat.
The rhythmic, groovy vocals and the beautiful layering of the chorus accentuate the overall mood of the track.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
There are danceable tracks even among refreshing rock songs! Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Ao to Natsu” is a popular summer tune with an upbeat tempo and the crisp high tones that vocalist Motoki Ohmori shows off in the chorus.
There aren’t any dance scenes in the music video, but lots of people have created choreography for this song.
It’s a great dance for sports days and school festivals, and the song’s breezy vibe helps make it a favorite among many students! For this year’s school festival, let’s dance to “Ao to Natsu.”
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
A pop tune brimming with summer vibes.
Depicting the bittersweetness of youth and memories by the sea, this piece is one of ORANGE RANGE’s signature songs.
Released in 2003 as their second single, it sold over 200,000 copies.
In 2004, it was used as an insert song for the drama “Orange Days,” boosting its popularity even further.
Its brisk rhythm and lyrics capture the feelings of students on a school trip.
It’s perfect as background music for a drive to the beach or a barbecue.
With this uplifting track, you’ll feel like you can dance your way through the hottest summer.
StargazerSEKAI NO OWARI
A groundbreaking track released by SEKAI NO OWARI in 2019.
There are few parts with vocals, making it a piece that leans heavily toward instrumental.
Still, it’s a masterpiece that draws you in with its intriguing sound choices and unpredictable development.
In the music video, Yurina Hirate from Keyakizaka46 delivers an emotional dance that accentuates the world of the song, making it feel like a short film.
Have fun this summer! Japanese summer dance tracks: hyped-up dance music (61–70)
PRAYERSIRUP
You can’t help but be captivated by the mysterious sound image in the intro.
This is a track by SIRUP, the music project of Osaka-born singer-songwriter KYOtaro.
It’s included on the 2019 album “FEEL GOOD.” A mid-tempo dance number with a stylish, mellow vibe—it feels like it could make a muggy night a little cooler.
Pareo is emerald.SKE48
A refreshing summer song from SKE48 makes its debut! This piece sweetly and breezily captures the bittersweet feelings of a seaside romance.
The shift from a sparkling intro into an up-tempo groove is especially striking.
The lyrics, featuring an emerald-colored pareo, are also a highlight.
Released in July 2011 as their 6th single, it gained attention for its music video filmed in Hawaii.
It’s a popular track that was also performed at the 2012 Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Perfect as BGM for summer activities like seaside drives or time at the beach! It’s a song everyone can dance to and feel the spirit of youth.
Alcohol-FreeTwice
Latin-style songs are perfect for summer too, aren’t they? TWICE’s globally popular “Alcohol-Free” is a mature track that portrays someone utterly infatuated—getting tipsy just from being around the person they like, even while drinking something non-alcoholic.
It’s great for listening at a bar while having a drink, but it would also be perfect by the beach or poolside with a cocktail in hand.
And once you’re a little buzzed, even if you don’t know the actual choreography, just dance along to the groove of the song!