Recommended summer songs for people in their 20s: classic and popular J-pop tracks
When summer comes around, don’t you often find yourself wanting summery background music as you head out for drives and enjoy the outdoors more? And when you go to karaoke, many of you probably want to hype things up with songs that capture the season and make you feel the summer vibe.
So in this article, we’ll introduce some popular summer tunes! This time, we’re focusing on songs recommended for people currently in their 20s, gathering a wide range centered on tracks you likely listened to back in your school days.
Use this article as a guide to pick songs you can enjoy when you get together with people from the same generation!
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Recommended summer songs for people in their 20s: Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (41–50)
E.G. summer RIDERE-girls
E-girls, the girl group that disbanded after their final livestream in December 2020.
Known for catchy songs that capture cute, girlish feelings, they were especially popular among women of the same generation.
Their 2016 single “E.G.
summer RIDER” is a full-on summer track bursting with cute-girl vibes.
It’s perfect for when you want to boost your summer mood, and great for girls’ get-togethers or drives.
Highly recommended for women in their 20s who want to enjoy summer and really soak up that summer feeling.
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
A song released just after all the members of the female vocal group Little Glee Monster had become high school students.
Despite their youth, it’s an outstanding track that showcases their overwhelming vocal prowess—from backing harmonies to solos—at an exceptionally high level.
At the same time, paired with lyrics brimming with youthful energy, it’s fun yet somehow bittersweet, making it a perfect number for a fleeting summer.
summer festivalWhiteberry
This was the third single by Whiteberry, a five-member girls’ band from Hokkaido, chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Fushigi na Hanashi.” The song was originally released by JITTERIN’JINN in 1990, but Whiteberry’s version surpassed the original in total sales and is literally regarded as the band’s signature track.
With straightforward, heartrending lyrics that vividly paint scenes in your mind, a sense of speed in the arrangement, and a catchy melody that sticks with you, it’s safe to say this is a quintessential summer anthem.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
For people in their twenties, isn’t ORANGE RANGE an artist that symbolizes their youth? It’s no exaggeration to say that many of them listened to the band a lot during their school days.
Among their songs, there are plenty that perfectly fit summer, but their signature track and a summer staple is “Locolotion,” released in 2004.
Its high-energy, feel-good sound and lyrics instantly put you in a summer mood the moment you hear it.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
A track released in 2019 that also served as the theme song for the film Children of the Sea.
Unlike glittery, flashy summer songs, it features a distinctive, grand, steady-paced arrangement.
Paired with the stunning animation in the music video, the song’s beauty stands out all the more—truly a summer number befitting a new era.
WeakendsDef Tech
Some of you may feel a bit sad that summer is coming to an end.
That’s why I recommend listening to “Weakends.” It’s a track released by Def Tech, and over the gentle sound of a ukulele, it portrays a love that wishes to stay together even after summer is over.
The song has a warm overall feel, so it’s relaxing to listen to and might even blow away those feelings of loneliness.
By the way, the title is a coined word that combines “weekends” and “weak.”
Summer IllusionOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band that captivates fans with songs influenced by Black music such as soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
Their sixth digital-only single, “Natsu no Maboroshi” (Summer Illusion), was chosen as the theme song for the film Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! The contrast between the delicate, lingering piano-led ensemble and the emotional vocals evokes the bittersweet atmosphere of summer.
It’s a sentimental summer song that gently colors the passing season.