[Summer Songs Recommended for Your 30s] A Selection of Nostalgic Hit Tunes!
Do you have any songs you feel like listening to when summer comes around? There are all kinds of “summer songs”—tracks themed around blue skies and the sea, songs that depict a fleeting summer romance, and slightly bittersweet ballads perfect for nighttime.
In this article, we’ll introduce summer tunes especially recommended for people in their 30s.
Focusing mainly on Japanese pop from the 2000s, we’ve picked a wide range—from enduring summer classics still loved today to those songs you used to listen to back then.
Find the one track to spend this summer with!
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[Summer Songs Recommended for Your 30s] A Pick of Nostalgic Hit Tracks! (1–10)
Summer Colorsyuzu
Natsuiro, sung by Yuzu—the acoustic duo of Yuujin Kitagawa and Kouji Iwasawa—is their debut single released in 1998.
It’s a refreshing, summery, up-tempo youth anthem.
Many people in their thirties probably sang Natsuiro or practiced it on guitar during their school days.
It was also used in 2017 as the commercial song for Lotte’s “Sou,” so some listeners may have felt a wave of nostalgia hearing it.
It might be a great time to dust off your guitar and give it a play again!
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
Straight out of Okinawa! This ORANGE RANGE track is as energetic as the sun.
Their signature mixture sound is exquisitely blended with a touch of nostalgic pop, and just listening to it makes you feel giddy with excitement.
The melody packs in the thrill of a budding midsummer romance and an irrepressible rush of exhilaration.
Released as a single in July 2007, it was used as the opening theme for the drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~” and topped that year’s “Summer Memory Songs” ranking.
It’s the perfect pick to boost your mood to the max on a summer drive or at karaoke.
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
This is a KinKi Kids number that belts out the exhilaration of summer over a refreshing melody.
It likens the dizzying ups and downs of love’s emotions to a roller coaster, expressing in straightforward words the strength of feeling for the other person and the wish to move into the future together.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s glittering composition further enhances that youthful sparkle.
Released in April 1998, the song was used in an ANA commercial, debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart, and was certified million-selling.
Isn’t it the perfect track to rekindle those sweet-and-sour memories from back then?
Summer Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s: A Selection of Nostalgic Hit Tunes! (11–20)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A straightforward love song by MONGOL800, a rock band from Okinawa.
Its pure lyrics remind us just how precious the people close to us truly are, touching the hearts of many.
Released in September 2001 and included on the album MESSAGE, which sold over 2.8 million copies, the song spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.
2 on the Oricon karaoke chart.
Its enduring popularity is evident in its use as the ending theme for the TV anime Teasing Master Takagi-san and as a motif for a 2019 film.
Put it on as driving music, and you’ll find yourself singing along under the blue sky.
tropical nightRIP SLYME
A danceable number in true RIP SLYME fashion themed around a passionate midsummer night.
The lyrics uniquely describe a slightly illicit, heart-pounding summer-night romance from an adult perspective as “ero-dasai” (sexy yet cheekily uncool).
It’s also known as DJ FUMIYA’s first single after his return, featuring a sound that signals a fresh new chapter for the group.
Released in July 2007 as their 13th single, it’s included on the album FUNFAIR and the classic GOOD TIMES, and was also used in a Coca-Cola commercial.
On a humid summer night, when you want to feel a bit bold or reminisce about those days, listening to it will bring back that thrilling sense of excitement.
Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari
It’s a song with an invigorating melody and the charmingly clear, transparent vocals of Kiyoe Yoshioka.
It paints sparkling summer memories, tender first love, and a touch of bittersweet emotion that tickles the listener’s heart.
Released in August 2007 as one of the tracks on a double A-side single, it also became well known as a soft drink commercial song.
When summer’s heat feels overwhelming, listening to this track might bring back those glittering days of youth and give you a boost of energy.
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
Among ORANGE RANGE’s songs, there are many that perfectly suit summer, but this track is their signature and a beloved summer staple.
Its high-energy, feel-good sound and lyrics will put you in a summer mood the moment you hear it.
Released in 2003, it sold over 200,000 copies despite having no tie-in at the time.
Then in 2004, it was used as an insert song for the drama “Orange Days,” boosting its popularity even further.
It’s a perfect karaoke anthem—sing, dance, and have fun! The rapid-fire mic relay is a blast, so when you do it at karaoke, be sure to sing it together with everyone!