[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 Enjoy During Summer Vacation: A Collection of Full-On Summer Vibe Songs (21–30)
SaudadePorunogurafiti
You can’t leave this one out as their summer song! Saudade is a breakup song told from a woman’s perspective that you’ll want to hear at the end of summer.
If you confessed your feelings at the end of summer vacation but it didn’t work out, or if you broke up because of plans for school or a job, definitely give it a listen.
While the lyrics are about not being able to forget your feelings of love, it might also leave you feeling proud that you loved wholeheartedly until the very end.
It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to alone while looking out at the sea reflecting the sunset.
It’s also great for karaoke, so it’s perfect for a heartbreak karaoke session.
SUMMER SONGYUI
“SUMMER SONG” is a feel-good number that makes you want to listen right before summer vacation and imagine time with someone you like! Summer means the beach, of course—and if you can spend sweet moments there with your crush, what more could you ask for? I’m sure many listeners thought, “I want to spend time like this with the person I love,” after hearing this song.
Love in our school days often ends when we move on to college or jobs, but just like in this song, we want to fully enjoy the time we have together and laugh our hearts out.
You’re growing up, aren’t you?Kamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
“You’re Growing Up” is a wistful summer song by Kami-sama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta.
Remember those summer vacations when we never got tired of hanging out every day with friends who were perfectly in sync? Back then we were all students, but as adults we each go our own way, and the time we spent together can feel almost like a lie.
This song carries the hope of not forgetting—of asking you not to forget—those radiant days.
It’s a track we want you to listen to during that last summer vacation before everyone parts ways for school or work.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
When it comes to classic songs that capture the bittersweet feeling at summer’s end, Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete” comes to mind.
Released in 2007 as their 10th single, it’s one of their signature songs.
The fireworks mentioned in the lyrics are said to be inspired by the displays at Lake Kawaguchi, the hometown of the band’s vocalist, Masahiko Shimura.
Listening to Shimura, who passed away suddenly in 2009, along with the song’s sound, makes it a summer tune that feels poignant in many ways.
If you haven’t heard it yet, definitely give it a listen!
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
Speaking of summer vacation, a lot of people go traveling, right? A song that makes those travel moments even more fun is “Roman Hikou” by Kome Kome Club.
When they were making the song, they were apparently aiming for an offer from an airline—and it hit the mark; it was used in a JAL commercial.
Two versions were released, a Western Japan edition and an Eastern Japan edition, and both made it onto the Oricon charts and gained popularity.
A trip to meet nostalgic friends, a journey in search of new encounters, or a solo adventure wandering freely from place to place—this is the perfect track for all the different travel scenes of your summer vacation.
Summer Days of 1993class
When it comes to “Natsu no Hi no 1993,” for those who spent their youth in the summer of 1993 or have deeply personal memories tied to that time, it must be an unforgettable song.
Despite being a debut single released in 1993, it became a major hit by the male duo class, selling 1.3 million copies.
The opening of the chorus is wonderful—romantic, and somehow evocative of the faint, fleeting memories of a summer love.
By all means, give it a listen again and let it take you back to your own summer of 1993.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
Shonen Jidai (Boyhood), the classic by singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue released in 1990.
Its wistful yet beautiful melody has colored many people’s summers.
Even as the years pass since its release, the song continues to be sung—one you find yourself humming whenever you see towering summer clouds or sunflowers.
Those who grew up with this song have now become adults; if they listen with the title “Shonen Jidai” in mind, they may hear it differently than they did back then.
Listen closely to the lyrics and immerse yourself in its world.