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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 Hear on Summer Vacation] A collection of full-on summer mood songs (1–10)
Summer Colorsyuzu
This song, a hallmark of summer that feels like a snapshot of youth, resonates with Yuzu’s warm harmonies and refreshing lyrics.
Released in July 1998, it drew major attention as their debut single.
Years after its release, it remains a beloved summer staple across generations.
It’s the perfect track to play when you want to feel the start of summer or cherish special moments with someone important.
Listening to it will surely lift your spirits and bring back joyful summer memories.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Here’s the one I want you to listen to for your last summer break: “Blue and Summer”! That final summer of junior high or high school is a time when the future can change depending on how hard you push—whether it’s the last games before retiring from your club, the final sprint of studying for entrance exams, or a romance that ends with graduation.
This is the song I recommend to all the students in the thick of that battle with themselves! With its exhilarating speed and fiery message of encouragement, it’s guaranteed to fire you up.
Let’s dash through this once-in-a-lifetime summer with everything we’ve got, just like this song!
Xia XiaoWANIMA
This song by the three-piece rock band WANIMA was chosen as the theme for the anime “GAMERA -Rebirth-,” which was distributed worldwide on Netflix.
In a harsh reality where there are more bad things than good and no time even to look back, the lyrics powerfully sing of a single ray of light finally found amid despair, striking a chord with the listener.
The track is included on the acclaimed album “Catch Up,” released in October 2023.
With energetic sound, it’s a work that cheers on those who face hardship yet still try to take a step toward the future.
At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI
This is a YOASOBI song created based on a short story by Naoki Prize-winning author Mizuki Tsujimura.
It depicts a fantastical night experienced by a runaway girl at the seaside, expressed through a gentle mid-tempo sound.
The encounter that gently embraces her anxious heart and the sense of emotional release it brings are captivatingly conveyed by Ikura’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in November 2022, this work is sure to draw you into its tender world when you listen to it at night—different from the lively days of summer—when you’re in the mood for a touch of melancholy.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A signature song by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa.
Released on the September 2001 album MESSAGE, this track remains beloved to this day.
Riding on an exhilarating, fast-paced sound, the lyrics convey pure feelings for someone so important that words can’t fully express them.
Its straightforward, emotionally resonant words highlight the importance of those right beside us—something we often overlook.
It’s a song that captures both the brilliance and the bittersweetness of youth.
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
This is a song by T.M.Revolution that was featured as the commercial theme for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider.
Its energetic sound and bold lyrics are captivating, evoking the thrill of summer’s arrival.
Released in June 1998, the track conjures vivid images of one’s rational limits slipping away amid the excitement and heat of romantic push-and-pull.
It’s a song that blows away the everyday and gives a boost to anyone who wants to cut loose under the sun.
summer squallarashi
This is a song by the nationally beloved group Arashi, written and composed by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa.
It was chosen as the support song for the 2018 summer high school baseball season and as the theme for “Netto Koshien.” You can practically picture the single-minded dedication of those who stake everything on a fleeting summer, covered in dirt and sweat on the field.
Its refreshing, high-energy sound and straightforward message that pushes on those chasing their dreams will resonate in your heart.
It’s a powerful anthem not only for anyone devoted to their passion, but also for you who are thinking of taking a new step this summer.