[Masterpieces to Enjoy During Summer Vacation] A collection of summer songs bursting with summer vibes
Speaking of summer vacation, for students it’s the longest break of the year.
With festivals, high school baseball, trips to the beach or river, and so many other events, it’s a really exciting season! In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to listen to during summer vacation.
We’ve gathered not only exhilarating tracks but also songs that capture the unique wistfulness and melancholy of summer.
These tunes will make your summer even more memorable, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Masterpieces to Listen to During Summer Vacation: A Collection of Summer Songs Full of Summer Vibes (91–100)
Crime and SummerKanjani∞
Kanjani Eight, an idol group that shines in variety shows thanks to their outstanding talk skills, has released many catchy and energetic songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zumi to Natsu (Guilt and Summer).
It creates a lively summer vibe and, throughout, evokes a style reminiscent of Ulfuls.
It’s a perfect pick for those who want a rock-flavored track.
Also, keep an ear out for Ryo Nishikido’s shouts!
The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children
This is one of Mr.Children’s signature songs, beautifully capturing the bittersweet feeling at the end of summer.
It delicately portrays memories spent by the seaside at dusk, and its lyrics, which crystallize a fleeting moment of youth, resonate deeply.
Included on their debut album “EVERYTHING,” released in May 1992, the song was later featured in an NTT Docomo commercial celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary.
It’s a perfect track for making summer memories and works wonderfully as background music for a drive.
Let yourself be carried by the refreshing melody and Kazutoshi Sakurai’s vocals, and you’ll find your own summer story unfolding.
Listen by the ocean, and the emotion will deepen even more.
Masterpieces to Enjoy During Summer Vacation: A Collection of Full-on Summer Mood Songs (101–110)
Super SummerNiziU
When it comes to songs that color a summer packed with events, “Super Summer” is the one.
Released in 2021 by NiziU, a girls’ group behind numerous commercial jingles in Japan, it’s an electro-pop track awash with colorful synth tones.
Their dazzling choral work stands out, and the sparkling, explosive vocals in the chorus are irresistibly cute.
Enjoy singing and dancing along to the lively beat! It’s a dance tune that will make summer vacation with friends or a loved one even more exciting.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
If you want to make a hot summer even hotter, ORANGE RANGE’s “Locolotion” is highly recommended! Released in 2004, it topped the Oricon weekly chart at No.
1.
With the success of this song and “Shanghai Honey,” ORANGE RANGE cemented their image as a quintessential summer band.
Sing along to the rhymed lyrics with full energy and your mood will soar! This high-tension track is perfect for any leisure scene, from the beach to BBQs—so give it a listen!
Because of the summerRADWIMPS
“Natsu no Sei” is a song released by RADWIMPS in 2020.
RADWIMPS’ music, which depicts scenes, landscapes, and emotions with striking realism, is widely supported by listeners from the young generation up to those in their 40s.
While they cover a range of genres—from cool rock sounds to love songs that cut to the heart—“Natsu no Sei” is a gentle track that sings of a fleeting summer.
The piano melodies played by Yojiro Noda have a tone that seems to cool a sparkling summer, offering a deeply soothing experience.
Trace that dreamYOASOBI
Ano Yume o Nazotte, with its beautiful piano melody that lingers in your ears, was released as a single by YOASOBI in 2020.
YOASOBI is known for creating songs based on novels, and this track was produced from the story Yume no Shizuku to Hoshi no Hana.
With words like “summer” and “fireworks” scattered throughout the lyrics, it seems poised to become one of YOASOBI’s signature summer songs.
This fast-paced number, evoking the image of a gentle, fleeting love, shows a different side of YOASOBI.
Swaying feelingsZARD
Yureru Omoi is ZARD’s eighth single, released in 1993.
Since it was used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s sports drink Pocari Sweat commercial, it has a summery image.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold a total of 1.396 million copies, becoming one of their signature songs.
Thanks to Pocari Sweat, it pairs perfectly with sports, so try listening to it while you exercise!