[Summer Songs Recommended for Your 30s] A Selection of Nostalgic Hit Tunes!

Summer Sky Graffitiikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari – Summer Sky Graffiti [Short Ver. / Verse 2]

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

ORANGE RANGE “Shanghai Honey” MV

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!

The summer you gave meieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - “The Summer You Gave Me” (Full Ver.)

This is a song by Leo Ieiri with a poignant yet beautiful melody that leaves a strong impression.

It portrays pure feelings, the distance born from missed connections, and the farewell that follows.

Even so, the protagonist resolves to look forward, engraving that encounter in their heart as a “miracle.” Ieiri’s voice—both clear and powerful—overlaps with these emotions and resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2015 as her 10th single, the track also drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Koinaka,” starring Sota Fukushi and Tsubasa Honda.

It’s a song that can revive bittersweet memories, and now that we’ve grown a little older, it’s one we can relate to even more deeply.

HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – HIGH PRESSURE | Official Music Video

A song with a sparkling sound and an uplifting message.

Its powerful yet soaring vocals blend beautifully with electronic elements.

Recorded in July 1997, this track was featured in a Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial and reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

It was also used as the opening theme for the Taiwan/China versions of the TBS anime B’T-X.

A perfect summer tune for those who want to enjoy the hot season to the fullest or are looking for a spark to start a new romance.

You two, SummerKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “You Two, Summer”

It’s a song that vividly colored the summer of 2010.

A breezy 1970s disco sound layered with a buoyant soca-style beat lifts your spirits, and the tonal gradation that begins with acoustic guitar feels like a fanfare announcing the arrival of summer.

The lyrics, in lyrical strokes, depict bittersweet memories of driving along the coastline, as well as the nostalgia and yearning for the future that we feel precisely because we’re now adults.

Released in July 2010, the track also became familiar as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking” in August of the same year.

It’s a perfect classic for those moments when you reminisce about days gone by while making the most of the summer you’re living right now.

Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Happy Summer Wedding” (MV)

It’s an irresistibly upbeat song with strikingly oriental sounds that celebrates the start of married life.

It’s said that producer Tsunku♂ infused it with a forward-looking sentiment—“There’s no such thing as an eternal encounter”—ahead of a member’s graduation.

Released in May 2000, it showcased the fresh presence of the 4th-generation members and is also known as the last song featuring Sayaka Ichii.

Used in commercials for many years and certified as a million seller, it became beloved by a wide audience.

For those who listened to it obsessively back then, just hearing it may bring back the soaring excitement of those summer days.

A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK

BONNIE PINK – A Perfect Sky

This song, A Perfect Sky, is one of BONNIE PINK’s signature tracks.

It was released in 2006 as her 21st single.

Many people may strongly associate it with summer because it was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s ANESSA sunscreen, a staple of summer ads.

It’s a classic summer hit that has been covered by many artists.

The lyrics portray a midsummer romance, giving the song a slightly mature and bittersweet feel.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem