Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe

There are lots of summer songs with summer as their theme, but do you have a favorite one?

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of upbeat, high-energy summer tracks that are sure to get you pumped!

They’re perfect not only for karaoke, but also for barbecues, beach or river outings, and as background music for a drive!

From recent releases to slightly nostalgic classics, we’ve gathered a wide variety across eras and genres.

Be sure to pick your favorites and make your own playlist.

Playlist

Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Summer BikeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS’ summer track captivates with a refreshing sense of speed
2	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		A disco-style summer anthem arrives this summer!
3	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A youthful summer love song by YOASOBI
4	mermaidSuiyōbi no Campanella		A refreshing summer song depicting a mermaid’s adventure
5	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Invigorating ORANGE RANGE rock that won’t lose to the summer
6	Nagisaimase		A bittersweet 80s city pop-style love song
7	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s summer song “Locolotion”
8	Super SummerNiziU		NiziU’s summer song, the theme for a cola commercial
9	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a classic summer song.
10	green plumkuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp releases a song provided by Pairs
11	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer song “Ao to Natsu” (“Blue and Summer”)
12	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s staple summer track with a soca sound
13	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		PUFFY’s summer song, the golden duo of Yosui Inoue and Tamio Okuda
14	SUMMER SONGYUI		YUI’s summer song “SUMMER SONG” is refreshing.
15	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
16	Flowing voicemei-chan		A song with a clear, translucent voice that portrays the end of summer and youth
17	summer festivalWhiteberry		A song that portrays love and regret at a summer festival
18	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that feels the radiance and hope of youth
19	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
20	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti releases a cheerful summer song
21	Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s Coppertone commercial song is youthfully emo.
22	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer-friendly pop song
23	IN THE SUMMERarashi		Arashi’s summer track, with a fantastical and profound sound.
24	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		Introduction to TUBE's representative summer songs
25	BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN’s summer, fast-paced rock
26	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Summer Memories” is a masterpiece.
27	Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Androp		androp refreshing rock song
28	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s summer love rap song
29	Magic hourRyokushokushakai		A love song that captures the bittersweetness of summer
30	Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan		Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s summer song humorously portrays classic summer clichés
31	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s bright hip-hop summer track
32	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a classic summer song.
33	Hiasobiflumpool		Expressing youthful romance in flumpool's new song
34	Oh Yeah!arashi		A summer song included on Arashi’s new album “Time”
35	End of the Summer RetreatWurtS		WurtS, a song that depicts the feelings of youth at the end of summer
36	A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46		A youthful love song by Sakurazaka46
37	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Song “BLUE BIRD”
38	Season in the SunTUBE		TUBE’s signature song about summer love
39	Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki		A summer anthem that hints at the beginning of a summer romance
40	Summer MiracleKALMA		An Okinawan folk-style youth rock song
41	Hi-FiveME:I		A pop song by ME:I with a summer friendship theme
42	Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion
43	Fanfaresumika		An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
44	tropical nightRIP SLYME		Hip-hop that captures RIP SLYME’s summery, floating vibe
45	H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE		Vivid memories of summer love and fireworks
46	VenusTele		A solo track with striking guitar riffs and vocals
47	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A song by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu themed around fireworks
48	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
49	LIFEkimaguren		An uplifting song perfect for summer
50	Nagisasupittsu		A refreshing summer song that portrays memories of love and heartfelt emotions.
51	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		A passionate rock song that captures the youth of summer
52	August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu		A summer song, the Recitals’ catchy tune
53	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		A refreshing summer hit by a sibling duo
54	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		An emotional song that paints a summer scene
55	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A samba song of love and hope that colors the summer
56	Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48		AKB48’s summer love song
57	Go Go Summer!KARA		A refreshing summer-feel dance track, a premonition of love
58	July 1stHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s summer songs color the season
59	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A refreshing summer song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart
60	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays memories of youth
61	777 ～We can sing a song!～AAA		AAA's summer hit song that gives you energy
62	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A classic BONNIE PINK song that evokes the summer sea
63	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		A refreshing EXILE song that depicts summer love
64	PLAYBACKJUJU		A classic JUJU song with a summery EDM vibe
65	Shanana☆MINMI		A refreshing song that sings of summer love and hope
66	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song
67	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer classic
68	Liberation CarnivalORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE New Song Summer Festival
69	A wish in summerPenthouse		Penthouse’s summer song is moving
70	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		A summer pop song by SHISHAMO
71	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		Summer love song, youth colored by a pareo
72	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP's iconic summer song, with unique lyrics and staging
73	PARTY PEOPLESixTONES		SixTONES' summer party song
74	Heat WaveSuperfly		A passionate summer track that fires up and excites listeners
75	Starting Oversumika		A youthful anthem aiming for the summer Koshien
76	LOVE & PEACHyuzu		A bright, summery song by Yuzu. It gets you pumped up.
77	Summer BreezeGosuperāzu		A refreshing song by The Gospellers that evokes the feeling of summer
78	Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern releases a folk-style summer song
79	The hottest summer in the worldPurinsesu Purinsesu		A classic hit by Princess Princess that feels like summer
80	Ohhh!!! HANABIPorunogurafiti		A pop tune that captures fireworks and a heart-pounding thrill
81	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s passionate singing voice and heart
82	Summer Splash!arashi		Introducing Arashi’s summer song “Summer Splash!”
83	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
84	Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya		Introduction to Aya Matsuura’s catchy summer songs
85	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that depicts the impatience of summer and feelings of love
86	Natsumatope＝LOVE		A summer song produced by Sashihara: =LOVE’s new track
87	swim04 Limited Sazabys		An uplifting song that likens being lost to swimming
88	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s powerful sports theme song
89	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Music recommendations perfect for summer stargazing
90	Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY		A perfect summer, exhilarating rock band song for driving
91	It’s damp (feat. Aizawa & Shikiura Sōgo)MAISONdes		MAISONdes’s collaboration track is a bittersweet song that laments the end of summer.
92	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		Introducing Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s hidden summer song masterpieces
93	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s Summer Festival Song
94	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		Summer hit song by mihimaru GT: “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑”
95	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The moving songs of the creative team supercell
96	Surfer KingFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s summer exhilaration
97	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s summer-themed single
98	You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s summer classic, an eternal hit song
99	Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer song delivers youthfulness and emotion.
100	Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu		The Moromogokoro Brothers’ youthful summer song
101	Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon		Coronanamolemomo debuts with Koi no Megalover
102	Blue Sea BlueAtomic Skipper		Atoski releases a summer-ready rock track
103	Every time summer comesatarayo		A song that depicts Atarayo's summer memories
104	Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE		Orange Range's summer song
105	summerPEDRO		A song that captures PEDRO’s passionate vocals and the youthful spirit of summer
106	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution's hot summer song
107	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WANIMA’s summer song “Natsu no Dokoka e”
108	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Impressive for a piece that evokes a summer seaside
109	Tropical Night FantasyMomota Kanako		A song that expresses the feelings of love on a summer night
110	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		The muggy summer heat that suits the evening through the night