[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!

Playlist

[Masterpieces to Enjoy During Summer Vacation] A collection of summer songs bursting with summer vibes
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s debut single—a classic summer anthem
2	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Let's sprint through our last summer with all our might, in blue and summer.
3	At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI		A girl’s story of the night sea, the feeling of her heart being set free
4	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A woman at a class fireworks festival thinking about confessing to the person she likes
5	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution Mitsuya Cider commercial song
6	summer squallarashi		An inspiring song for cheering on high school baseball
7	Xia XiaoWANIMA		The Light of Hope Sung by WANIMA
8	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A bittersweet song by ZONE depicting a summer farewell
9	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		An Okinawan band’s youth anthem that conveys the importance of people
10	sodasumika		Unspoken feelings overlap with the fizz
11	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A song that depicts summer infatuation and the bittersweetness of everyday life.
12	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A song of courage to confess at a summer music festival
13	Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s summer love song colors the heart.
14	OrangeGReeeeN		A summer youth song overflowing with love
15	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		The opening theme of Anohana, with the exhilaration and wistfulness of summer
16	Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48		A summer crush: an AKB48 song brimming with a sense of speed
17	Summer rainKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Rainbow” side track song
18	I don’t need youth.Sangatsu no Phantasia		A song by Sangatsu no Phantasia that portrays the impatience and inner conflict of youth
19	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata's Summer Love Song
20	Tangerine-Colored Summer VacationFukuyama Masaharu		A song by Masaharu Fukuyama that depicts a nostalgic summer
21	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		A breakup crisis for TUBE’s classic summer hit
22	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A heartbreak song to listen to at the end of summer
23	SUMMER SONGYUI		A sweet song that enjoys summer romance
24	You’re growing up, aren’t you?Kamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta		A wistful summer song that portrays friendship and parting
25	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric “Wakamono no Subete” — a classic summer song
26	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s “Roman Hikou” is the perfect song for travel.
27	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic song that sings about memories of the summer of 1993.
28	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		The Appeal of Yosui Inoue’s Classic “Shonen Jidai” and How Listening Has Changed Over Time
29	summer vacationyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s nostalgic summer vacation song
30	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs.' Hidden Charm Summer Song
31	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai's summer theme song
32	I don’t have a boyfriend—just for tonight.Koresawa		Make your summer vacation fun with ideas that catch his attention
33	swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's iconic summer song
34	It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon		A summer song by Aimyon gives me energy
35	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Summer Farewell and Unforgettable Feelings
36	Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach		never young beach's city pop
37	First NightYorushika		A bittersweet song that reminisces on a summer night
38	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		Summer song(s) by My Hair is Bad
39	WILLNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s single has been covered by multiple people.
40	summer festivalWhiteberry		Natsu Matsuri is a timeless classic.
41	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A duet song by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu themed around fireworks
42	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's summer classic 'Music Hour'
43	Harmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai		A poignant duet song depicting the end of a summer romance
44	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka's second hit song
45	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		A poignant masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya that evokes the end of summer
46	My SummerMoritaka Chisato		A classic hit by Chisato Moritaka about moving on from heartbreak and enjoying the summer
47	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of Children of the Sea by Kenshi Yonezu
48	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A refreshing pop song that’s one of BONNIE PINK’s signature tracks
49	KiraraHoneyWorks feat. Hatsune Miku		A Summer Love Story in the Countryside
50	Brand New MeLittle Glee Monster		An anthem for people who want to change themselves over summer vacation
51	Fireworks MagicAnsako		The feelings of a woman hesitating to confess on the last day of summer vacation
52	ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's summer songs resonate with my heart
53	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Himawari no Yakusoku is a Doraemon movie theme song by Motohiro Hata.
54	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		An emotional song that paints a summer scene
55	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		Portraying the bittersweetness and hope of a summer romance
56	StarmineDa-iCE		A hugely popular summer song depicting romance at a fireworks festival
57	Heat WaveSuperfly		A passionate summer track that fires up and excites listeners
58	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
59	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		Singing of summer feelings and defiance against fate
60	Hi-FiveME:I		A song brimming with the refreshing exhilaration of summer
61	ASOBONiziU		Let's enjoy everyday life with NiziU's songs!
62	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s exhilarating youth song
63	rememberUru		A voice that moves the heart, a refreshing song that sings of support
64	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Feeling refreshed with Momoiro Clover Z’s summer song “Koko☆Natsu”
65	1/2Kanoerana		A famous song by Makoto Kawamoto covered by Kanoerana
66	parasolNanawo Akari		A bittersweet song about Nanaou Akari’s summer memories
67	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s moving summer classic
68	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of starlit skies and hope, the courage to move toward the future
69	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A samba song of love and hope that colors the summer
70	Season in the SunTUBE		A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end
71	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Heartbreak emotions swaying like waves
72	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Invigorating ORANGE RANGE rock that won’t lose to the summer
73	SunflowerFirosofī no Dansu		Sunflowers bloom toward the sun, cheering on our dreams.
74	Fanfaresumika		A song of courage to overcome hardships and step forward into a new self
75	Beautiful finsupittsu		An ocean-inspired worldview, a Detective Conan theme song, and a classic by Spitz
76	Serious SUNSHINEHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP's summer song—bright and refreshing
77	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song
78	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer song “COCONUT” is hugely popular.
79	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Summer classic, Et Cetera Related to the Beach, memories of youth
80	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		A summer pop song by SHISHAMO
81	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		Summer love song, youth colored by a pareo
82	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP’s iconic summer song, full of playful charm
83	sea glassSaucy Dog		I was moved by Saucy Dog’s summer song.
84	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a song that portrays the feelings of a summer romance.
85	Nagisaimase		imase's 'Nagisa' is trending
86	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		A summer song that depicts an unattainable love through the starry sky
87	summer hazeatarayo		It's heartbreaking that the eternal promise made under the fireworks couldn't come true.
88	Blue Hawaiitota		A refreshing song that feels like summer and Tota-san’s charm
89	green plumkuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp’s classic song that depicts summer romance
90	I can see you againKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” is a classic summer song from the 2000s.
91	August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu		Recitals’ Summer Song Introduction
92	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears for You is a song loved by many people.
93	IN THE SUMMERarashi		Arashi’s summer track, a transparent and emotional number
94	Summer Splash!arashi		Arashi’s summer song is creating buzz in a JAL commercial
95	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s “Slow & Easy” colors the summer.
96	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s summer song “BLUE BIRD” is a must-listen track.
97	Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu		An attitude of continuing as long as it's healthy and interesting
98	Live the summerRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai sing of summer joy
99	Crime and SummerKanjani∞		Recommendation for Kanjani Eight’s “Tsumi to Natsu”
100	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		A signature song by Mr.Children that depicts summer memories
101	Super SummerNiziU		NiziU’s summer song “Super Summer”
102	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		Roco Lotion, a must-have song of the summer
103	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		Because of Summer is a gentle song that sings of a pale summer.
104	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s representative summer song
105	Swaying feelingsZARD		ZARD 'Yureru Omoi' Pocari song
106	cotton candyback number		The Appeal of Back Number’s Love Songs
107	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		mihimaru GT's signature summer song
108	summer vacationwacci		A nostalgic summer classic that depicts festival scenes
109	In the Blueikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari's refreshing summer song
110	The End of Summeraibii karaa		A poignant love song of summer festival fireworks
111	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s signature summer single
112	summer stormJenīhai		Jenny High's summer tempest, the bittersweetness of youth
113	Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan		Introduction to Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s songs for summer festivals
114	Summer AfternoonŌura Ryūichi		Expressing the poignant emotions of a summer afternoon on the piano
115	Malibu GirlHirai Dai		Color your summer with Dai Hirai's Malibu Girl
116	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		Let's wrap up the summer with Naotaro Moriyama's classic song
117	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s “Suirenka” is a quintessential summer song and perfect for a drive to the beach.
118	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WANIMA’s summer cheer song
119	Summer memories scented by the windAAA		A bittersweet love song that brings back memories of a summer festival romance from our youth.
120	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		A refreshing, melodic youth song—perfect for summer memories
121	Those summer fireworksDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic song that depicts memories of fireworks and love
122	The Sun and the SunflowerFlower		Flower's Summer Love Song
123	Go Go Summer!KARA		A refreshing BGM that evokes summer with KARA’s songs
124	King of SummerKinKi Kids		A pop tune that sings of summer’s sense of freedom
125	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A pop-rock classic that depicts summer love
126	Paradise, babyRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s signature summer song “Rakuen Baby”
127	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		Classic summer songs by FIELD OF VIEW
128	Bluebirdikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari's rock song. Something I want to listen to in the summer.
129	LIFEkimaguren		Kimaguren’s refreshing summer song
130	Summer vacation never endssufia		Sphere's summer cheer song is hot!
131	Summer Madness feat. AfrojackSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Expressing the magic of summer with electronic beats
132	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		The song “Umi no Living” by Suzuki Suzuki is perfect for summer vacation.
133	UMI（produced by C&K）TEE		A heartwarming song that sings of memories by the seaside
134	GuaranaSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s refreshing summer cheer song