Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks.
When you think of summer, you think of youth! That’s the image most of us have, right?
During summer break, we go out to all sorts of places or throw ourselves into club activities… Not only current students, but adults too probably have all kinds of memories, don’t you?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for a summer that feels full of seishun—that youthful spirit!
We’ve gathered tracks packed with different shades of youth—friendship, romance, dreams—so you’re sure to find something that really hits home.
Alright, let’s dive in and start listening!
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Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer tunes and recommended popular tracks (61–70)
Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu
This is a song by the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, formed at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Kanagawa Prefecture.
It begins with a cool, understated vibe that feels like a summer breeze, then builds powerfully toward the chorus as if pouring out emotion—an impressive sonic development.
As suggested by the title, the song evokes a desperate figure chasing something intangible and the emptiness that accompanies it.
It can also be heard as expressing the loneliness felt when the summer heat has passed.
Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako
It’s the third single, released in 2015.
Seiji Kameda handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, making it a lavish track.
Centered on a refreshing acoustic guitar sound, it’s structured with a full band arrangement.
Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro
No matter how old you get, summer memories are the very essence of youth.
Be sure to listen to these summer songs that touch the heart.
This track is by Tatsuro Yamashita, a singer-songwriter who has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for many years, released as a single in 2009.
It was written as the theme song for the animated film “Summer Wars.” Every word and every note of his voice carries depth, and as you listen, you may feel as if the sound itself is wrapping around your body.
Please enjoy it while gazing at summer’s beautiful scenery—the vast ocean, the lush green mountain ranges, and more.
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.
A classic song filled with passionate emotion set on the grand stage of Koshien! Neguse’s youth anthem overflows with a powerful message cheering on high school baseball players in their hard-fought efforts.
Released in June 2024, the track was also chosen as a summer high school baseball cheer song and as the theme for Nettō Koshien.
Its lyrics, which honor the value of perseverance, are lined with warm words that resonate in the listener’s heart.
You can practically picture young people overcoming grueling practices and strict coaching as they strive toward their dreams.
This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to look back on their youth or is right in the middle of it now.
It’s sure to become a song that stays with you.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarou
Kenta Kiritani is a singer who stands out as an actor with a distinctive presence and is also gaining attention as a musician.
Released under the name Urashima Taro—affectionately known as Ura-chan in the au Santaro commercial series—the digital single “Umi no Koe” features sentimental lyrics and vocals that evoke the story within the commercials and truly move the heart.
Its melody and ensemble, which convey the atmosphere of Okinawa, make you want to listen to it as background music while looking out at the sea.
It’s a song with a beautiful, timeless melody that will color your summer no matter how times change.
Season in the SunTUBE
This is a song by TUBE that has continued to vividly color Japan’s summers with music.
It’s said that “Season in the Sun” was actually the band’s fate-defining track, with their very survival on the line.
Under the production of Daikoh Nagato, founder of Being, Tetsuro Oda’s yearning for the sea took shape as a glittering sound that feels like dazzling sunlight and endless blue skies.
The wistful lyrics, lamenting the passing of the season, ring out powerfully in Nobutaka Maeda’s piercing high tenor, wrapping you in a rush that brings back sweet-and-sour memories of youth with striking clarity.
That exhilarating feeling is nothing short of overwhelming, no matter when you listen.
Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki
This irresistibly upbeat boogie track heralds the arrival of summer.
Released in July 2023 by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki, it’s a Reiwa-era summer anthem that fuses a hip-hop-flavored, snappy beat with a catchy melody.
The lyrics are bursting with the giddy excitement of summer heat and the spark of a budding romance—just listening makes your body start to move.
The music video, featuring over 50 influencers, also became a hot topic, and dance videos took off on TikTok.
Put it on during a drive with friends or at a beach party, and you’re guaranteed to make the best summer memories!