Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.

What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?

Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.

On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!

So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.

We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!

Playlist

Summer song medley. Timeless and popular tracks that color the summer.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A refreshing track that captures Shonan no Kaze’s summer vibe
2	BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK		KEYTALK unveils a mature, powerful new song perfect for summer.
3	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		A bittersweet summer song that looks back on memories of a single summer
4	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s Nakabayashi commercial song, summer-themed
5	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s summer classic movie theme song
6	Nylon threadSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s summer healing song
7	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE, the classic theme song of Kids War
8	Paradise BabyRIP SLIME		RIP SLYME’s big summer hit
9	UMI（produced by C&K）TEE		Summer tunes to listen to absentmindedly while gazing at the sea
10	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A summer love song by Kenshi Yonezu and DAOKO
11	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a classic summer song.
12	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A bittersweet summer song by Yorushika
13	Shanana☆MINMI		MINMI's signature work: Caribbean music arranged in Japanese
14	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer song
15	Nagisasupittsu		A refreshing feel from Spitz’s classic summer song
16	Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka expresses summer love with Kingyo Hanabi
17	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s summer-themed love song
18	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess's representative summer song
19	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's summer song, the theme song of Code Blue
20	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		The appeal of the theme song of Children of the Sea
21	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		A classic summer song by BEGIN with an Okinawan folk vibe
22	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars’ summer love ballad
23	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic summer song, a smash hit that refreshingly portrays heartbreak
24	A Summer Tale of Six Men and WomenKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s exhilarating summer classic
25	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		Introduction to ONE OK ROCK's Summer Classics
26	Hi-FiveME:I		A song brimming with the refreshing exhilaration of summer
27	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		An energetic summer track to make the best memories
28	Nagisaimase		imase’s 80s-style city pop song
29	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s moving masterpiece: hope and warmth
30	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		A wistful glow like the magic of a summer night
31	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A refreshing, massive hit song by Porno Graffitti
32	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		A wistful melody that paints memories of summer
33	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
34	Live the summerRyokushokushakai		Expressing the vigor of summer and the radiance of youth
35	LIFEkimaguren		An uplifting song perfect for summer
36	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s moving summer classic
37	mixMarushii		Google Pixel CM song, Marcy's heart-touching track
38	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance
39	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A song that poignantly colors the memories of summer
40	Chilled Soba with Green OnionsCody Rī (Ri)		A song where memories of summer intersect with the city
41	Summer BikeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS' new song, a summer youth melody
42	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		A summer love song with synths and claps
43	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		A refreshing classic that colors the memories of youth
44	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
45	Season in the SunTUBE		A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end
46	SUMMER SONGYUI		A refreshing song that colors summer memories
47	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Heartbreak emotions swaying like waves
48	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer hit songs and her thoughts on marriage
49	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future
50	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a summer love
51	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		Suzuki Suzuki’s popular songs that color the summer of the Reiwa era
52	Dream FireworksNovelbright		A bittersweet summer song that sings of unwavering love
53	StarmineDa-iCE		A hugely popular summer song depicting romance at a fireworks festival
54	summer festivalWhiteberry		Memories of sparklers at a summer festival with my lover in a yukata
55	Beautiful finsupittsu		An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz
56	sunflowerAdo		A song of courage to live positively like a sunflower
57	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A refreshing summer song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart
58	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WANIMA’s summer cheer song
59	cotton candyback number		A famous back number song that depicts a romance at a summer festival
60	Fanfaresumika		A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self
61	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
62	summer squallarashi		Yuzu’s Kitagawa to produce Koshien cheering song
63	sparkleFuji Kaze		A positive message about overcoming hardships with the one you love
64	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A summer coming-of-age story about love and friendship
65	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s classic hit depicting a passionate summer romance
66	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		The music video footage of AKB48’s quintessential summer song is the best.
67	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		A summer song packed with the freshness of youth
68	Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48		A refreshing, summer-like song by AKB48
69	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A signature song that expresses lost hope and growth
70	The Summer Without YouDEEN		Detective Conan’s ending theme summer ballad
71	Go!!!FLOW		FLOW's signature song, a powerful anthem driving toward dreams
72	GOING GOING HOMEH Jungle with T		The summer classic by H Jungle with t
73	Full driveKANA-BOON		A pop song by KANA-BOON overflowing with a sense of speed
74	MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK		Dance and deceive to an energetic summer track, repeating it over and over
75	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s classic summer song
76	The South Wind and the SunMONGOL800		A song with an upbeat melody that expresses Okinawan culture
77	Everlasting summerMONGOL800		An Okinawan folk-style summer song
78	NagiichiNMB48		A refreshing summer-like love song by NMB48
79	GUN SHOTSSiM		A summer festival staple with guitar riffs and a reggae beat
80	So it’s summer.↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Summer Song by THE HIGH-LOWS
81	BURNTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY's signature summer song
82	party partyTOTALFAT		A hot rock number for enjoying summer with friends
83	Lizard of SummerTOTALFAT		A Japanese-style rock song that depicts summer romance
84	BIG UPWANIMA		A summer festival staple that portrays the freedom of tropical nights
85	THANKSWANIMA		WANIMA's gratitude-themed summer song
86	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Kumamoto reconstruction theme song brings hope and courage
87	HANABIikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic summer song
88	Good job, summer!denpagumi.inc		A pop song about the end of summer and the anticipation of a new season
89	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s classic summer song—youth itself
90	MEGA SHAKE IT!Kyūso Nekokami		An introduction to uplifting songs by Kyuso Nekokami
91	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		A nostalgic signature song about summer memories
92	tropical nightGosuperāzu		Gospellers' hidden summer song
93	HOTEL PACIFICSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' summer songs
94	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Introduction to Sukima Switch’s classic summer songs
95	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti's exhilarating signature summer song
96	hometownMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s summer ballad
97	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		The party song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is hugely popular.
98	It’s summer, you know!Hirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s summer pop song
99	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer love song is a big hit
100	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki's Den-en is suited for summer.
101	Barefoot GoddessB’z		B’z’s Naked Goddess is a summer masterpiece.
102	King of SummerKinKi Kids		A popular song that was the theme for the drama Summer Snow
103	She Side StoryRAG FAIR		RAG FAIR’s exhilarating summer song
104	Embracing SummerTUBE		TUBE’s classic summer hit, a bittersweet love song
105	Your refreshing feelingsZARD		ZARD’s refreshing summer song
106	Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU		MEGARYU’s debut album depicting fireworks and love
107	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Summer Love Song, TV Drama Theme Song
108	BANG BANG VacationSMAP		A classic SMAP summer song—refreshing and fun