[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)
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.
summer vacationyoshida takurou
It’s a summer song by Takuro Yoshida released in 1971.
The lyrics weave bittersweet words into a melody full of wistfulness.
It’s a song I’d love people to hear if, as adults, summer vacation now feels like a distant memory.
Some have called it an anti-war song, but Yoshida himself has denied that.
He says it’s simply a song that longs for the past.
As he himself notes, the fragmentary lyrics feel like a child’s picture diary, don’t they? It’s a nostalgic summer-vacation song that makes you yearn for your childhood.
Masterpieces to Enjoy During Summer Vacation: A Collection of Summer Songs Full of Summer Vibes (31–40)
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—affectionately known as “Mrs.”—has hit songs like WanteD! WanteD! released in 2017 and Aoi to Natsu released in 2018.
Tracing back from these signature hits brings us to Samama Festival!, released in 2016.
This song is a summer anthem brimming with hidden charms that rival their other hits.
In particular, Ryoka Fujisawa’s sharp, EDM-like keyboard tones stand out and pair perfectly with Motoki Omori’s refreshing vocals, making your excitement skyrocket just by listening!
I don’t have a boyfriend—just for tonight.Koresawa
Many couples go out together during summer vacation, right? But there are probably plenty of women who worry that “even though it’s a rare break, we only have stay-at-home dates,” or “my boyfriend just plays games and doesn’t pay attention to me.” When that happens, try listening to this song together.
It’s not encouraging cheating—it’s about making him realize he’s started to take you for granted.
You’re putting in the effort to look cute and stylish for him, so if he ruins that, what’s the point? Get him to shift his mindset, and let’s enjoy a fun summer vacation together!
swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti
One of Porno Graffitti’s signature songs, Agehachō.
A million-selling hit, it captivates with its passionate Latin rhythm and a beautiful melody delivered by powerful vocals.
Inspired by the summer butterfly, the swallowtail, the song is a real crowd-pleaser at live shows, complete with call-and-response.
This number is perfect for amplifying that summer excitement—whether you listened to it back then or are discovering it for the first time, dive in and enjoy it to the fullest.
It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon
Aimyong’s summer song is a rock number that gives a boost to people who are feeling down.
That song is her eighth major single, “The Smell of a Midsummer Night,” released in 2019.
Aimyong is known for her literary lyrics, and with this track too, you can savor words that feel as if you’re reading a novel.
In the chorus, it shifts into a breezy, invigorating rock number that gives you the power to blow away your worries, making it a perfect recommendation when you need a lift.
The summer you gave meieiri reo
Kimi ga Kureta Natsu, which was chosen as the theme song for the drama Koinaka, remains a highly popular summer karaoke song among women.
Many couples start dating in the summer, but just as many probably break up, too.
Especially for students, decisions about future paths before summer vacation can often be the trigger for a breakup.
The protagonist of this song, who carries unforgettable feelings, must have believed they could always be together.
When you’re happy, the idea of breaking up doesn’t even cross your mind… It’s heartbreaking.