[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 with Full-On Summer Vibes (41–50)
Harmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai
This is a song whose wistful melody evokes the end of summer, and the harmony woven by the two voices resonates deep in the heart.
The lyrics suggest the close of a summer romance, and the contrasting vocal timbres of Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki match exquisitely.
Released in September 1986, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
It has been covered by many artists and carried on through a variety of interpretations.
Recommended for those who want to look back on summer memories or sink into a sentimental mood as the seasons change.
Listen at dusk, and it’s sure to move you even more.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
“Planetarium” is Ai Otsuka’s 10th single, released in 2005.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and became her second-biggest hit after “Sakuranbo.” The sound of the shakuhachi featured in the intro and elsewhere lends the song a poignant color.
For anyone in their youth, the lyrics expressing the urge to “run straight to where you are right now” are likely easy to relate to.
If watching fireworks leaves you feeling wistful, be sure to give this song a listen!
Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi
A poignant classic that evokes the end of summer.
Released in July 1994 as Yumi Matsutoya’s 25th single, it also served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “A Summer with You.” While depicting lost friendships and love, the lyrics also convey a strength to look forward, leaving a strong impression.
Yuming’s clear, transparent vocals and the sound that recalls the waves vividly bring back summer memories.
A song you’ll want to listen to by the seaside at dusk.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those who experienced parting with someone dear at the end of summer vacation.
My SummerMoritaka Chisato
It’s a classic where the exhilaration and poignancy of summer intersect.
The heartbroken protagonist’s positive attitude as she tries to enjoy summer vacation with friends is especially memorable.
Released in April 1993 as Chisato Moritaka’s 18th single, it was also used for All Nippon Airways’ Okinawa campaign song.
It peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon chart and ranked 75th on the year-end list.
The track also generated buzz as the lead single from the album “LUCKY 7.” It’s the perfect song for a summer drive or a relaxed day at the beach.
Give it a listen for making memories with friends—or as a spark for a new romance.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme for the 2019 film “Children of the Sea.” It’s a work that Yonezu himself had hoped to compose music for if it were ever adapted for the screen, and the result is a magnificent, beautiful track that perfectly complements the film.
With the release just before summer, I imagine more people will be listening to it over the summer holidays.
Please enjoy both the film and the song.
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
A Perfect Sky became a hot topic after being featured as the theme song for Shiseido’s ANESSA commercial.
Released in 2006 by singer-songwriter BONNIE PINK, it’s known as one of her signature tracks.
Its energetic sound is characterized by airy, expansive synth tones.
The song portrays a mature romance, perfectly complemented by her sultry vocals.
It’s a pop tune that brings a refreshing touch to the hot summer.
Be sure to give it a listen—it’s perfect for a summer full of events.
KiraraHoneyWorks feat. Hatsune Miku
For students living with their parents, it’s pretty common to be taken to their grandparents’ place in the countryside during summer vacation.
The song Kirara is a love song with a story about falling in love at first sight during a trip you didn’t even want to go on.
When summer ends, you have to say goodbye—a quintessential summer fling! Growing feelings with each chance encounter, a ticking clock, a promise to meet again…
If you’re thinking, “I don’t want to go—there’s no one to hang out with anyway,” give it a listen.
You might just fall in love!