Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks.

BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD (Short Ver.)

“Blue Bird” is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in 2006.

It was featured in a commercial for Zespri Gold Kiwifruit.

The lyrics evoke a warm feeling, as if someone is watching over you.

The opening has a slightly wistful melody, but the chorus becomes bright and uplifting, making it a perfect song for the summer beach.

Be sure to play it when you’re out having fun with friends!

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Like a white cloudsaruganseki

Saru Iwashi Tour / Like a White Cloud / Hiroiki Ariyoshi

Here’s a song by the duo Saruganseki, which featured Hiroiki Ariyoshi—now a staple on variety shows.

Originally a comedy pair, the two were produced by Yasushi Akimoto, with the song provided by the Fujii brothers, Fumiya and Naoyuki.

Its refreshing vibe perfectly suits a clear summer sky.

And the future glimpsed beyond those clouds—on a high summer day, it feels like all our hopes for tomorrow could be packed into that sky.

Spending a summer talking about dreams while listening to this song sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?

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sunflowerYūsuke

Yusuke “Himawari” (Sunflower)

This is a song that was chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Yusuke Kamiji Himawari Monogatari.” Masateru Koike, a former member of the Yokohama High School baseball team and a junior to Yusuke, used it as his walk-up theme when he stepped up to bat at the Nagoya Dome in 2009, so many baseball fans may have heard it.

It’s a gentle, warm ballad that gives listeners courage and energy.

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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

This is a song by never young beach that vividly captures the freshness of summer youth.

Centered on the theme expressed in its title, it sings about the importance of honestly conveying your feelings.

In May 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for a feature-length animated film.

It’s a perfect match for a story set during summer vacation that explores human connections and the value of memories.

Recommended as a summer soundtrack to enjoy with someone special, while feeling a refreshing breeze.

Listening to this song might give you the courage to express your true feelings.

Be sure to give it a listen as a companion to making summer memories!

Boy, the breeze is fragrantatarayo

Atarayo – Boy, Fragrant Wind (Music Video)

Set against a season of refreshing breezes, this song paints a vivid scene of youth.

Released by Atarayo in June 2024, it’s also included on the album “Morning Dew Melts into Sun-Dappled Light.” Its bittersweet lyrics and breezy melody leave a strong impression, moving listeners deeply.

It stands out for expressing the complex emotions felt when facing one’s past self and growing through that process.

Perfect for moments of nostalgia or for anyone in the midst of self-discovery.

Listen at the end of summer, and it may resonate even more deeply.