[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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[Classic] Timeless Recommended Summer Hits [Summer Songs] (191–200)
Fanfare of ImpulseMatsumuro Masaya
I especially recommend this song for junior high and high school students.
It’s sung by Masaya Matsumuro, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
It was released as a digital-only single in 2018.
The sound feels like a page straight out of youth, which I think will really resonate with younger listeners.
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
A great song that captures the waning days of summer is Naotaro Moriyama’s “Natsu no Owari” (The End of Summer).
Released in 2003 as Moriyama’s third single, it was used as the ending theme for that year’s TV Asahi program “Netto Koshien.” It even reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Moriyama’s clear, pure vocals evoke a poignant, melancholic mood—truly a masterpiece that makes you feel summer’s end.
As September approaches, you might enjoy letting yourself get a little sentimental while listening to this song.
My SummerMoritaka Chisato
It was released in 1993 as Chisato Moritaka’s 17th single.
Chosen as the 1993 All Nippon Airways Okinawa campaign song, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Issued as a lead single from the album “LUCKY 7,” it’s a light, poppy track that makes you want to head out somewhere in the summer.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
“Umi no Koe” is a song sung by Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro in au’s popular Santaro TV commercial series.
Accompanied by the sanshin, Urashima Taro’s vocals are powerful yet somehow heart-wrenching—making it a track that really tugs at your emotions.
Since the character evokes the sea, it’s a song you especially want to listen to in summer.
It left a strong impression when it aired in the commercials, so the melody instantly brings the visuals to mind.
The lyrics feel simple yet strong, evoking the grandeur of nature—and the fact that it’s also a love song is definitely a big plus!
[Classics] Timeless Recommended Summer Hits [Summer Songs] (201–210)
Harmony of the Sea BreezeShirahamasaka Koukou Gasshou-bu
This is a summer song by the Shirahamasaka High School Choir Club, featuring refreshing melodies and heartwarming harmonies.
Carried by a new breeze from the sea air, it’s a track that evokes the bittersweet memories of school days and captures the spirit of youth.
Released in August 2012 as the ending theme for the anime “TARI TARI,” it won the hearts of many fans.
It’s perfect for listening to while strolling along the summer seaside.
The lyrics, which convey the bonds of friendship and hope for the future, are recommended when you want to lift your spirits.
It also makes an ideal driving soundtrack and will surely be a companion for creating wonderful summer memories.
ENDLESS SUMMER NUDEMagokoro Burazāzu
It’s The Magokoro Brothers’ “ENDLESS SUMMER NUDE”! Everyone, take a good look.
It’s not just “Summer Nude”—it’s in English, and it even has “Endless” attached.
This is a different version from the one covered by Tomohisa Yamashita! In “ENDLESS SUMMER NUDE,” the band’s instrumentation has evolved a lot.
The funkiness has ramped up, and the way the instruments layer over the main melody has a distinct edge! How about enjoying a special summer this year with “ENDLESS SUMMER NUDE”?
In a translucent worldIshihara Kaori
It’s a rock number brimming with a sense of speed.
Performed by Natsuki Ishihara, who is active as a voice actress, idol, and TV personality, it was released in 2018 as her second single.
You can feel the hot yet refreshing air of summer.
Her singing voice is very charming.