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 hits and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
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.
Youthful songs to listen to in summer. Classic summer hits and recommended popular tracks (51–60)
Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY is a four-piece rock band that broke up in 2001, yet fans still constantly call for a reunion.
Their 11th single, “Kujira 12-gou,” released ahead of their fourth album THE POWER SOURCE, was used in a commercial for Honda’s Live Dio.
With lyrics themed as a cheer song for Japan’s national soccer team, it carries a refreshing vibe that evokes summer adventures.
It’s a pop tune you’ll want to keep listening to, marked by JUDY AND MARY’s signature catchy melodies woven together with a cute vocal delivery.
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.
H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE
This song is as vivid as a grand firework blazing across the night sky, yet its melody carries a certain fleeting poignancy that leaves a strong impression.
It conjures images of summer romances gone by, shrine grounds, and sunsets—many listeners may feel a tightness in their chest as they listen.
This work is a single released by the girls’ band ZONE in July 2003, marking their milestone tenth major release.
It was issued at the time as a strictly limited edition of 100,000 copies, debuted at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s the perfect track for savoring the lingering afterglow of a summer festival or reflecting on tender memories.
Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki
This is a song that brings back that special summertime-night exhilaration.
Released ahead of the June 2023 album “BUTTERFLY EFFECT,” it’s a poppy dance tune with a comfortably infectious rhythm.
The vocals by Chiahi Sato and Lila Ikuta hint at the beginning of a faint love story.
Words like “festival” and “ice cream that won’t melt” are brimming with summer sparkle, while the bittersweet wish for a night that you never want to end resonates in your heart.
Give it a listen when you want to feel the flutter of romance and the tenderness for a summer that’s slipping away!
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!
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—affectionately known as “Mrs.”—has hit songs like WanteD! WanteD! released in 2017 and Aoi to Natsu released in 2018.
Tracing back from these signature hits brings us to Samama Festival!, released in 2016.
This song is a summer anthem brimming with hidden charms that rival their other hits.
In particular, Ryoka Fujisawa’s sharp, EDM-like keyboard tones stand out and pair perfectly with Motoki Omori’s refreshing vocals, making your excitement skyrocket just by listening!
