[Classics] Timeless Summer Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs]
Summer songs that you just want to listen to when the season rolls around.
What songs come to mind for you?
From the tracks you listened to a lot back in your school days to the trendy summer hits of today, everyone probably has their own personal favorites.
Here, we’ll pick out plenty of summer songs perfect for the hot season—from nostalgic oldies to the latest releases!
Feel free to use them as background music for outings and leisure time, too.
Let’s enjoy summer with timeless classics that never lose their shine and tunes that amp up the summer vibe!
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[Classics] Timeless Summer Hits Recommended for All Ages [Summer Songs] (151–160)
The scent of summerLUNKHEAD
Four-piece rock band LUNKHEAD.
When it comes to their summer numbers, it has to be “Natsu no Nioi” (“The Scent of Summer”).
With an emotional intro carried by guitar arpeggios, it’s a rock ballad that feels quintessentially summery.
The lyrics ride a relaxed beat and are highly literary, showcasing the beauty of Japanese expression.
Sung from a male perspective about a summer twilight, it captures those relatable, “I know exactly what you mean” moments and the irresistibly lovable aspects of summer.
For fans of Japanese rock, this is likely an irresistible piece.
SUMMER LOVEMAG!C☆PRINCE
It’s a summer song sung by the five-member male idol group MAG!C☆PRINCE.
It was released in 2018 as their seventh single.
This upbeat tune is packed with the sweet and sour feelings of being in love.
If you’re in love right now, it might really resonate with you.
NagiichiNMB48
It was released in 2012 as NMB48’s fourth single, with Sayaka Yamamoto serving as the center.
Although this was the first of their releases not to debut at number one, it was used as the commercial song for the collaboration campaign “ROUND1 × NMB48” with Round One, and it remains one of NMB48’s most popular summer tracks.
Please! SeñoritaORANGE RANGE
Released in 2005 as ORANGE RANGE’s 11th single, this lively song is perfect for everyone to get excited together in the summer.
As vocalist HIROKI put it, it evokes the image of a hot Spanish summer.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is one of ORANGE RANGE’s signature songs.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE’s “Ikenai Taiyo” is the perfect BGM for when you want to splash around in the sea under the blazing, glittering sun.
It’s one of the band’s signature summer tracks, released in 2007.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~” starring Maki Horikita, it gained huge popularity along with the show.
With lyrics that depict a slightly sexy summer romance and a scorching, heat-packed melody that feels like it raises the temperature, there’s no way it won’t get you hyped!
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
The two-member vocal group PUFFY’s 1997 release “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Etc.” Composed by Tamio Okuda with lyrics by Yosui Inoue, it reunites the powerhouse duo from “Asia no Junshin.” As you’d expect, the song is fantastic—it’s packed with that summery excitement of “summer’s coming, what should we do next?” PUFFY’s breezy delivery of songs by these cool, seasoned gentlemen is wonderful, too.
That said, aren’t crabs in season in winter? Never mind the small details—just listen with an easygoing heart!
[Classics] Timeless Recommended Summer Hits [Summer Songs] (161–170)
Summer Anthem feat. Masao Onose (CRAZY KEN BAND)RHYMESTER
A summer song by RHYMESTER featuring distinctly Japanese tones like the sanshin and taiko has arrived.
Released in July 2011, this track has long been cherished by fans as a summer staple.
Its positive message—reminding us not to forget to have fun even in sweltering heat—has surely supported many listeners.
With a gentle melody line that unfolds at a relaxed tempo, it’s especially recommended for those who aren’t fond of fast-paced tracks.
The song was also used in Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate” commercial, making it familiar to a wide audience.
It’s a refreshing track that’s perfect as background music for summer events and trips.