[Classics] Timeless Summer Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs]

POWER GIRLSHappiness

Happiness / POWER GIRLS

This is the 12th single by Happiness, the sister group of EXILE, released in 2019.

As their first release in a year and a half, the track—true to its title, “POWER GIRLS”—is a powerful song that feels like an outpouring of pent-up energy.

Its dance-music foundation fused with rock-inspired arrangements makes it perfect for amping up the hot summer vibes!

ArcadesKid Fresino

KID FRESINO – Arcades ft.NENE (Official Music Video)

Kid Fresino, a young rapper born in 1993 who just got back from New York.

This is a chill track featuring NENE from the rap duo Yurufuwa Gang.

He digests US rap influences well, and it’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to while cruising on the Shuto Expressway, just like in the music video.

Ride on timeMAX

MAX – Ride on time Dance ver. (full)

Released in 1998 as MAX’s 10th single.

It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Monday Drama-In series “Sweet Devil,” won the Excellence Work Award at the 40th Japan Record Awards, and was performed at the 49th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a Latin-style dance number perfect for singing and dancing in the summer.

Swaying feelingsZARD

Swaying Feelings (What a beautiful memory 2007)

ZARD’s eighth single, “Yureru Omoi” (“Shaking Feelings”), is a classic that captures the breezy spirit of summer.

Since it was used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, it naturally carries a summery image.

Released in 1993, “Yureru Omoi” reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and ranked No.

9 on the year-end singles chart.

With lyrics like “I decided to be with you as summer draws near,” it’s a heart-fluttering song with a youthful vibe.

Once the rainy season ends and the sun starts to peek out, it’s a track you’ll definitely want to listen to!

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SURELYnever young beach

never young beach – SURELY (official video)

This is a track from the 3rd album “A GOOD TIME,” released on July 19, 2017.

It served as the theme song for Shiseido’s “Snow Beauty.” It’s a summer song by a band whose concept is the fusion of classic Japanese folk songs and overseas indie rock.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

supercell’s “The Story You Don’t Know” conjures up a beautiful, sparkling summer night sky.

Released in 2009 as supercell’s debut single, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

It has been covered by many artists, including voice actress Junko Iwao and MY FIRST STORY’s Hiroki Moriuchi.

It’s a bittersweet song about secretly harboring feelings for someone you like within your close circle of friends.

The refreshing melody only heightens the sense of longing, and in step with it, vocalist nagi’s voice gradually swells, expressing the inner emotions so keenly that it pierces the heart.

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SAKI

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Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu

Suddenly, Sinbad

Southern All Stars’ debut single.

While the remarkable level of polish—unusual for a debut—deserves attention, it’s astonishing that the song still stands as a quintessential anthem of summer.

For decades to come, it will continue to reign as a definitive summer track, brimming with confidence.