[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)
Brand New MeLittle Glee Monster
The collaboration song “Brand New Me” with the apparel brand REPIPI ARMARIO.
It’s a summer tune we want people who are thinking, “I want to change myself this summer vacation!” to hear.
During the long summer break, if you don’t have club activities or entrance exam prep, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy meeting new people or finally try things you’ve wanted to do but couldn’t.
And the perfect song for that moment is this one by Little Glee Monster.
It celebrates the new you, and when you don’t have the courage to take the leap, it gently gives you a push.
Masterpieces to Listen to During Summer Vacation: A Collection of Full-On Summer Mood Songs (51–60)
Fireworks MagicAnsako
This is a song that captures a girl’s wavering feelings on the last day of summer vacation—whether to confess her feelings to the person she likes or not.
During the school term you can see your crush every day, but if you don’t have any other connection, summer vacation can mean hardly seeing them at all.
Maybe you secretly wish someone in your class would plan something like fireworks or a camping trip.
If you’re lucky enough to get that chance, let this song lift your spirits! Confessing takes courage, but this song is sure to give you the bravery you need.
Hi-FiveME:I
This song is the perfect way to amp up summer vacation with friends.
It’s the title track of ME:I’s single “Hi-Five,” released in August 2024, and its theme is the sparkle and exhilaration of spending summer with your crew.
Packed with the refreshing vibe of lemonade sipped under the sun and the joy that makes every day shine just by being together, it’s a track full of feel-good energy.
The song has gained popularity for its upbeat sound, debuting at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Put it on as your summer vacation BGM, and it’s sure to elevate the fun.
ASOBONiziU
With a playful spirit, every day becomes more fun—that’s the feeling this NiziU track gives you.
Featuring house music and a Motown-style upbeat rhythm, it’s the kind of song that makes many listeners start moving without even realizing it.
Released in April 2022, it was also used in a Fanta commercial.
Its message, “Let’s enjoy everyday life no matter what,” amplifies that excited summer vacation mood.
It’s perfect for hanging out with friends or as background music for outings, so give it a listen when you want everyone to get hyped!
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song that lets you feel the joy and bittersweetness of summer at the same time.
Released in July 2024, this track is packed with the charm of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Its refreshing melody and profound lyrics resonate deeply, coloring your summer memories.
The piece feels like a return to the band’s roots, carrying emotional depth and philosophical themes that evoke empathy in listeners.
It’s perfect for making summer memories—great for drives to the beach or mountains, fireworks festivals, and more.
Recommended for anyone who wants to feel youthful energy or savor the poignancy of summer.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Himawari no Yakusoku (Promise of a Sunflower) is Motohiro Hata’s 17th single and was used as the theme song for the animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
Released in 2014, it reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics portray Nobita’s growth and the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita, highlighting the film’s moving story.
It’s a song that conveys warmth like a “sunflower,” so be sure to give it a listen!
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
This is a refreshing pop-rock number by Masaharu Fukuyama that brightens the listener’s mood.
For the first time, he handled the arrangement himself and was meticulous about the performance, channeling the passions of youth and grand dreams for the future into the music.
Feelings he wanted to express but couldn’t put into words, and a strong will to overcome hardships and grasp hope, come through clearly in his soaring vocals and the lively sound.
The song was included on a single released in August 2003 and was loved by many as the theme song for the drama “WATER BOYS.” It’s truly one of the signature masterpieces that symbolize that summer.