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!
Playlist
| Recommended summer songs for people in their 20s: classic and popular J-pop tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell |  play_arrow | Composer ryo, who is active as a composer, was in the mi… |
| 2east | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | Poignant lyrics that paint vivid scenes, with an emo... |
| 3east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | The rock ban... that boasts high popularity mainly among the younger generation |
| 4east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE |  play_arrow | Something that most people in their twenties have probably heard… |
| 5east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Movie 'Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? … |
| 6east | Because of the summerRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Those who listened to their songs during their school days are very… |
| 7east | Summer SongYUI |  play_arrow | YUI, who released it in the summer of 2008… |
| 8east | Trace that dreamYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Made a striking de—but with the smash hit number “Yoru ni Kakeru.” |
| 9east | Summer Colorsyuzu |  play_arrow | The one that’s supported across all generations as a summer song is… |
| 10east | Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48 |  play_arrow | An impressively refreshing atmosphere that evokes the feeling of summer, 1… |
| 11east | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | Fukushi Sota and ... who were on air in 2015 |
| 12east | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter aiko is 1… |
| 13east | Sound of SummerGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Rap over a melody with exquisite choral work… |
| 14east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | Artists who are now active in the era of social media... |
| 15east | Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | When it comes to summer songs sung by CreepHyp, after all... |
| 16east | Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End |  play_arrow | A summer romance from indigo la End... |
| 17east | catch the waveDef Tech |  play_arrow | Artists that people in their 20s would find nostalgic and… |
| 18east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | An insert song from the film 'Ao-Natsu: 30 Days With You'... |
| 19east | Flowers blooming in the night skyMEGARYU |  play_arrow | It’ll really hit home for anyone who has memories of a summer festival date… |
| 20east | summer skyGalileo Galilei |  play_arrow | The hugely popular rock band Galileo Gal… |
| 21east | Pareo is emerald.SKE48 |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that evokes youthful summer memories. E... |
| 22east | 777 ～We can sing a song!～AAA |  play_arrow | AAA's '777 ~We can sing a song!~' |
| 23east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Lyrics woven with a distinctive singing voice and a unique point of view… |
| 24east | HANABIMr.Children |  play_arrow | Released in 2008, this song dra… |
| 25east | Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | The 3rd single by Sakurako Ohara in 2015... |
| 26east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | For people in their twenties, Ketsumeishi is also very... |
| 27east | fireworkskyanai |  play_arrow | This song is based on experiences from performing live on the street... |
| 28east | Music HourPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Pornograffiti’s summer song “Music Hour” |
| 29east | Baby BabyKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | Light as bubbles, with a touch of maturity... |
| 30east | Nagisasupittsu |  play_arrow | The unique world depicted by vocalist Masamune Kusano... |
| 31east | fireworksAAA |  play_arrow | After their 2021 tour, they temporarily suspended activities... |
| 32east | EsperanzaNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s, released in 2011… |
| 33east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | In 2009, the vocalist Masahiko Shimura passed away suddenly... |
| 34east | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | A youthful song by miwa that depicts the feelings of a summer romance |
| 35east | GuaranaSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | With many hit songs and popularity across a wide range of generations, Sukima... |
| 36east | A wish in summerPenthouse |  play_arrow | A song by the University of Tokyo–originated band Penthouse that depicts the feelings of summer love |
| 37east | Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld |  play_arrow | With that passionate message, they captivate listeners of all genders… |
| 38east | Live the summerRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | If you're a music lover in your twenties, you probably usu... |
| 39east | water lily blossomShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | An artist who brought reggae into living rooms and… |
| 40east | You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | When it comes to youthful summer songs, this is the one everyone knows… |
| 41east | summer hazeatarayo |  play_arrow | It's heartbreaking that the eternal promise made under the fireworks couldn't come true. |
| 42east | Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48 |  play_arrow | Takahashi Minami and Maeda Atsuko are at the center... |
| 43east | E.G. summer RIDERE-girls |  play_arrow | They disbanded after their final livestream in December 2020... |
| 44east | My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | The female vocal group Little Gle... |
| 45east | summer festivalWhiteberry |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the TV drama “Fushigina Hanashi”… |
| 46east | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | For people in their 20s, ORANGE RAN… |
| 47east | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Also the theme song for the film “Children of the Sea,” 2… |
| 48east | WeakendsDef Tech |  play_arrow | For those who feel sad that summer is coming to an end… |
| 49east | Summer IllusionOmoinotake |  play_arrow | Soul music, R&B, hip-hop… |
| 50east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | Carrying literary lyrics and a translucent singing voice… |
| 51east | Magic hourRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A summer love song that layers fireworks with feelings of romance |
| 52east | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A passionate dance tune for a summer night |
| 53east | Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A pop song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE themed around summer |
| 54east | Liberation CarnivalORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE New Song Summer Festival |
| 55east | Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai's summer-themed main theme song |
| 56east | Immoral SummerNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes |
| 57east | Secret Summertsubaki fakutorī |  play_arrow | Sparkling summer love, a mix of forbidden thrill and elation |
| 58east | Paradise BabyRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | In the 2000s J-pop scene, hip-... |
| 59east | Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | Be set free from the everyday with a summer tune |
| 60east | Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A lively, slightly whimsical, and fun song... |
| 61east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa |
| 62east | End of the Summer RetreatWurtS |  play_arrow | Bittersweet music that makes you feel the end of summer |
| 63east | Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai |  play_arrow | A song of summer youth, a nostalgic memory |
| 64east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s powerful track that heats up and colors the summer |
| 65east | mixMarushii |  play_arrow | Google Pixel CM song, Marcy's heart-touching track |
| 66east | End of SummerShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance |
| 67east | Ephemeral FireworksKamisama wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A song like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky |
| 68east | Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer hit by a sibling duo |
| 69east | Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu’s bittersweet summer song |
| 70east | NatsuneYuuri |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet emotions at the end of summer |
| 71east | sunflowerAdo |  play_arrow | A song of courage to live positively like a sunflower |
| 72east | Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A summer pop song by SHISHAMO |
| 73east | Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | The four-piece rock band known by the nickname “Makaen”… |
| 74east | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | One of the representative songs of B’z, and even at live shows... |
| 75east | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki, who made her debut as a singer in 1998, … |
| 76east | Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth |
| 77east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | Moved to start activities after being inspired by the music encountered while studying abroad |
| 78east | The Sun and the SunflowerFlower |  play_arrow | The women’s dance & … group that unfortunately disbanded in 2019 |
| 79east | Our DiaryME:I |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that retraces summer memories. ME:I… |
| 80east | green plumkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | The striking lyrics are captivating, and the vocalist Seikakan Ozaki is... |
| 81east | sea glassSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A three-piece rock ba known by the nickname Saushi |
| 82east | Every time summer comesatarayo |  play_arrow | A song that depicts Atarayo's summer memories |
| 83east | Summer Splash!arashi |  play_arrow | My heart bounces to the light rhythm! A national favorite... |
| 84east | Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls |  play_arrow | It vividly depicts a fleeting feeling of love and the scenes of summer… |