[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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Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan
A perfect song for summer vacation when outdoor concerts and summer festivals are in full swing is “Chirabare! Summer People.” It was released in 2022 by the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, known for delivering songs that anyone can sing and dance to.
The energetic band performance blasts away the summer heat.
The humorous lyrics set against the backdrop of the sea and sandy beaches will surely make you feel the season.
Join in with the chorus and claps that match the uptempo beat and get hyped! Be sure to check out this party tune that will make you impatient for summer to arrive.
Summer AfternoonŌura Ryūichi
This is a piece by Ryuichi Oura, notable for its cool, wistful sound centered around the piano.
As the title suggests, it depicts an afternoon in summer while evoking various bittersweet emotions summoned by those scenes.
The lyrics begin with an image of sprinkling water to cool the ground, and combined with the gentle sound, they clearly convey a refreshing sensation that arrives suddenly amid the summer heat.
Throughout, the song seems to focus on feelings of regret and melancholy, powerfully evoking a vision of summer that’s more than just hot.
Malibu GirlHirai Dai
Singer Dai Hirai delivers surf music that evokes the seaside and sandy beaches.
Among his songs, the one that really amps up the excitement of summer vacation is Malibu Girl, produced in 2021.
Its refreshing sound unfolds over an up-tempo beat.
The lyrics portray passionate feelings for a loved one, making it perfect for a summer spent with your partner.
Enjoy time with that special someone accompanied by his cool vocals.
Be sure to check out this upbeat tune that will make your summer even more memorable.
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
The fun events have wrapped up and summer vacation is about to end—this is exactly when I want you to listen to Naotaro Moriyama’s “Natsu no Owari” (End of Summer).
Released in 2003, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s a classic that expresses the straightforward feeling of “I want to see you at summer’s end.” It was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Nettō Kōshien, so it may hold special meaning for high school baseball players.
Give it a listen and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation!
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
The four-man group Shonan no Kaze’s classic “Suirenka.” It’s a track produced by MINMI.
It’s often cited as a quintessential summer song, and many people probably find themselves wanting to listen to it when summer comes around.
If you’re heading to the beach during summer vacation, it’s perfect as road-trip BGM! At over seven minutes long, it’ll have everyone’s spirits lifted before you know it!
SunflowerFirosofī no Dansu
Philosophy no Dance is a five-member idol group that captivates fans with funk- and R&B-based songs and philosophical lyrics.
Their major 4th single’s title track, “Sunflower,” was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Hula Fulla Dance.
Its message—bloom toward the sun like a sunflower—offers an empowering push for anyone striving toward big dreams.
With funky guitar cutting and a clear, shimmering string ensemble, it’s a refreshing, summer-infused dance tune.
Summer memories scented by the windAAA
A song that reminisces about a love long gone: “Memories of Summer on the Breeze.” It recalls a summer festival spent alone together with your crush during your youth.
In the end, you broke up, and now every time you go to a summer festival, you remember those happy moments with that person.
It’s a bittersweet love song recommended for anyone who still carries regrets.
It’s rare for romances from our school days to last into adulthood, but most of them become unforgettable memories, don’t they? This is a song for you to sink into as you recall a love you still can’t forget.