[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 Summer Songs Full of Summer Vibes (31–40)
summer festivalWhiteberry
“Natsumatsuri,” which JITTERIN’JINN turned into a massive hit, was covered by Whiteberry and became a smash all over again.
It’s a song that reminds us that “a true classic is loved across generations.” It’s one you can’t help but want to listen to when summer comes, and it’s also a popular tune that seems to drift in from somewhere.
The lyrics string together episodes about summer festivals, packed with nostalgia that brings back the bittersweet days of youth.
The unrequited love in it makes your heart ache in the sweetest way.
By the way, Whiteberry also appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen at the end of the year this song became a hit!
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach
It’s a rhythmic, feel-good city pop tune that makes you want to skip.
The song is by never young beach and was released in 2020 as their fifth single.
It served as the newly written theme song for the anime film of the same name.
It’s catchy enough to pop out as a hum without thinking, and the unforced vocals and mellow groove gently seep into your heart.
The lyrics, which liken the words rising from within to the bubbles of soda, have a youthful vibe that’s just perfect.
First NightYorushika
The song “Daiichi-ya” paints summer scenes with emotional depth, and its lyrics are sure to grip your heart.
Many listeners will likely relate to the way it recalls someone who’s no longer by your side, bringing that person to mind in various moments.
Those memories of someone you loved surface at unexpected points in everyday life.
With vocalist sui’s voice and the melody working together, the sense of longing swells even more—making this a ballad you’ll want to listen to on a summer night.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
When you think of summer, you think of fireworks, right? Hearing the sound of fireworks is a hallmark of summer in Japan.
A song that celebrates fireworks is Uchiage Hanabi by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu.
It was also used as the theme song for the film Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?.
It’s a duet with DAOKO’s clear, translucent vocals and Yonezu’s heartfelt, lyric-driven part, making it perfect for a male-female karaoke duet.
It blooms in a flash and fades away… a bittersweet yet beautiful summer number.
You are the seaMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a Japanese three-piece rock band.
Their song “Kimi ga Umi,” included on their fourth full album “boys” released on June 26, 2019, is a refreshing, fast-paced rock tune that portrays summer memories everyone has experienced at least once.
It’s a bittersweet track you might want to listen to more toward the end of summer, but it’s perfect as driving BGM.
If you’re taking a long trip during summer vacation, give it a spin!
[Masterpieces to Enjoy During Summer Vacation] A Collection of Summer Songs with Full-On Summer Vibes (41–50)
Music HourPorunogurafiti
When it comes to songs that hype up every summer vacation scene, “Music Hour” takes the spotlight.
Released in 2000 by the rock band Porno Graffitti, it’s a classic beloved across generations.
The lyrics, themed around submissions to a radio show hosted by a personality, leave a strong impression.
With a band performance featuring refreshing guitar tones, it livens up the summer.
Its melodically genreless charm makes it a perfect fit for any moment spent with family, friends, or a significant other.
Be sure to give this summer tune a listen to amplify the excitement of your summer vacation.
WILLNakajima Mika
“WILL” is Mika Nakashima’s fifth single, captivating fans with its distinctive presence.
Released in 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama Observatory (Tentai Kansoku) and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was later covered by JUJU, Chris Hart, and Boyz II Men.
The lyrics reflect on summer memories under the same sky—“I wonder how many dreams I’ve had since then”—which feels deeply poetic and bittersweet.
It’s a song I recommend listening to while gazing at the stars.
