[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits

mintUno Misako (AAA)

Misako Uno (AAA) / “mint” Music Video

This is the third solo single by Misako Uno, the sole female vocalist of AAA, released on May 15, 2019.

It’s a sparkling pop tune that was also featured in a TV commercial for ASPLUSH.

Just like its title “mint,” her fresh and cute vocals are truly captivating! The upbeat sound in the chorus makes you feel positive and naturally want to jump along.

Even on days filled with sadness or hardship, it’s a perfect summer song I especially want teenagers to hear, so they don’t forget to keep their hearts shining.

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Festival MamboYamazaki Ikusaburo

Ikusaburo Yamazaki – “Festival Mambo” Music Video

Here’s a collaboration between singer Ikusaburo Yamazaki and composer Hyadain! If you’re a teenager, you might not have heard it much, but this song is a cover of Hibari Misora’s “Omatsuri Mambo.” The original is enka, but Hyadain has arranged it into an incredibly poppy track.

It even uses sounds reminiscent of Indian music, giving it a summery vibe.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo

ame no parade – Summer Time Magic (Official Music Video)

Ame no Parade is a band you can totally brag about to your friends—like, “Wait, you’ve never heard Summer Time Magic?” They don’t stick to any one genre… that’s how much their sound feels like the next generation of music.

Even among summer songs, this track is top-tier in how good it feels to listen to.

The literary flair of lyrics like “Summer is our place; when summer comes, the two of us can come back here” is just so good.

It’s a no-brainer to add this one to your favorite playlist!

Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY

PUFFY 'Et Cetera Related to the Beach' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

PUFFY’s track remains hugely popular as a song that amps up the vibes of a teenage summer.

With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Tamio Okuda, it’s a super fun song featuring a catchy, sing-along melody and unique lyrics that vividly conjure up scenes by the sea.

Just listening to it makes your heart race and puts you in a carefree summer mood.

Released as a single in April 1997, it topped the Oricon weekly charts and became a massive hit with total sales exceeding 1.1 million copies.

It was also used as the opening theme for Kirin Beverage’s “Tennen Sodachi,” making it familiar to many.

Put it on as BGM for a beach trip or a drive with friends, and it’s sure to help you create the best summer memories.

PUFFY’s sparkling vocals will energize you like the summer sun.

End of SummerShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR 2023 “Insomnia” supported by Taica

This song is a lovely ballad that captures the unique loneliness everyone feels at least once at the end of summer.

Its bittersweet yet beautiful melody seeps deep into the heart, evoking memories of a summer romance that ended too soon and a nostalgia too delicate to put into words.

Shota Shimizu’s soulful, sometimes fragile vocals bring that scene to life with even greater clarity.

The track appears on Shota Shimizu’s fifth album, ENCORE, released in March 2014.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a late summer night.

Naughty SunORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Naughty Sun (Reiwa ver. Music Video)

This is a track by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, which served as the opening theme for the drama “Hana-Kimi: Ikemen Paradise.” Released in July 2007, it’s also included on the album “PANIC FANCY.” The song centers on the impulse of a dangerous love that can’t be stopped even when you know you shouldn’t—like a blazing sun.

It portrays “two people drawn to each other, forgetting reason,” through the passionate vocals of the group’s three singers and a retro-pop sound.

It’s guaranteed to boost your mood when you listen during summer drives or events! Even after its release, it’s continued to be loved as a cross-generational summer classic, with related videos on TikTok reaching the tens of millions.

Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi - Summer Memories

This is a classic Ketsumeishi song whose somewhat wistful yet warm melody seeps into the heart, evoking the days of summers gone by.

Casual conversations on trips with friends and those sudden moments of excitement come vividly back to life, as if they happened just yesterday.

Released in July 2003, the track reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album “Ketsuno Police 3,” became widely known as a Vodafone commercial song, and has even been selected as the official song for the Japan Camping Car Show 2025.

Beyond its popularity on TikTok, it’s the perfect tune for belting out together on a summer drive or for walking alone along the beach at dusk, lost in memories.