[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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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.
Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48
This song, packed with the sparkle of summer, is marked by its refreshing melody and bittersweet lyrics.
Through girlish items like a ponytail and scrunchie, it expresses the radiance of youth and the stirrings of love.
Released in May 2010, it recorded first-week sales of about 513,000 copies on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Naruhodo! High School.” The lyrics, which depict seaside memories and casual moments with friends, are perfect for making summer memories.
It’s also recommended when you want to feel a cool breeze during a hot summer, or as a driving song for trips to the beach with friends.