[Let's Enjoy Japanese Festival Songs!] Songs about festivals. Famous songs related to festivals.
When you think of summer festivals, there are so many things to enjoy—fireworks, food stalls, and more.
And at Japanese festivals, mikoshi (portable shrines) and bon odori (bon dances) are essential, too.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs related to these festivals! When you hear “festival-themed songs,” you might think of a lot of enka, but we’ve picked tracks across a wide range of genres—J-pop, rock, idol music, and more—that kids can get excited about, with modern touches woven in as well.
These songs are perfect companions for festivals, and there are also tracks that let you soak up the festival mood or savor the afterglow.
Be sure to check out some festival tunes that match your taste!
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[Enjoy Japanese Festival Songs!] Songs about festivals. Famous festival-related songs (1–10)
Festival BaronORANGE RANGE
Okinawan rock band ORANGE RANGE is totally a band that fits festival vibes (lol).
They have lots of high-energy songs, and “Matsuri Danshaku” is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that boosts the festival mood and gets everyone hyped at live shows.
The track is included on their second album, “musiQ,” released in 2004.
ORANGE RANGE has a strong summertime image, and this song’s theme is a summer festival.
It’s the perfect number for amping up that summer feeling.
StarmineDa-iCE
This song, themed around fireworks—an essential part of summer festivals—symbolically expresses various phases of life.
Its lyrics, which encourage repeatedly taking on challenges without fearing failure, are striking, and like fireworks that color the night sky, they emphasize the beauty of living life’s greatest moments to the fullest.
Released in August 2022 as Da-iCE’s 22nd single, it won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It has enjoyed major success, including surpassing 500 million views on TikTok.
It’s the perfect track not only for the summer festival season, but also when starting a new challenge or when you need to fire yourself up.
It’s a song packed with Da-iCE’s full appeal—be sure to give it a listen.
Festival FrenzyTokyo Incidents
It’s a captivating Tokyo Jihen track that captures the full joy of a summer festival.
The powerful rhythm and funk-tinged sound leave a strong impression, while Ringo Sheena’s distinctive lyrical world unfolds.
Included on the album “Education,” released in November 2004, it stands as a song that symbolizes the band’s early musical identity.
It delicately portrays the feeling of enjoying a special day that breaks away from the everyday, letting you fully savor the festive atmosphere.
It’s perfect for listening at summer’s end and is also recommended whenever you want to get into a festival mood.
[Let's Enjoy Japanese Festival Songs!] Songs about festivals. Famous festival-related songs (11–20)
Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars
It’s a Southern All Stars song that skillfully captures the atmosphere of a festival.
Woven into it are the bustle of a summer night, budding romances born there, and the quiet that follows when the festivities end—an entire one-night drama.
The repeated phrase of “Bongiri,” which is also the title, is striking and conveys the festival’s exhilaration.
Released in July 2023, it is positioned as the first new track commemorating the 45th anniversary of their debut.
Celebrated by fans as an exotic, quintessential Southern All Stars pop anthem, it’s the perfect song for anyone wanting to soak up a summer festival vibe or make joyful memories.
After the FestivalKeisuke Kuwata
A little different from other festival songs, Keisuke Kuwata’s “Matsuri no Ato” (“After the Festival”) is a single released in 1994.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Shizuka naru Don” and also featured in a Kirin JIVE commercial.
It’s a heart-piercing love ballad, and as the title suggests, the “festival” in this song is a metaphor for a special love with someone.
The lyrics tenderly express lingering feelings for a love that has ended and the enduring affection he still has for her.
The melancholy that comes with the end of summer and the onset of autumn heightens the sense of poignancy even more.
summer festivalyuzu
This song by Yuzu vividly depicts the scenes of a Japanese summer festival.
Released in September 2004, it delicately portrays festival staples like goldfish scooping and candied apples.
With imaginative imagery such as smoke from the yakisoba stand turning into clouds and the beauty of fireworks, it seems to symbolize fleeting summer brilliance and the tender feelings of young love sensed in that moment.
Characterized by Yuzu’s beautiful harmonies and straightforward lyrics, the piece captures not only the fun of summer festivals but also the transience of youth.
It’s a recommended track when you want to revisit summer memories or savor the atmosphere of a festival.
Night Festival OndoGreen Yellow Society
A song that captures the atmosphere of Japanese summer festivals through contemporary pop.
It fuses traditional Bon-odori rhythms with a band sound to create a bright, vibrant track.
It’s packed with the unique charm of Ryokuoushoku Shakai, featuring an irresistibly catchy melody that makes you want to move.
Released in May 2024, it’s become popular at summer festivals and beyond.
The band’s energetic performance and vocals convey the excitement of a summer festival, and just listening makes the fun of the festivities come alive.
Perfect for reminiscing about summer memories or getting hyped with friends.
Definitely give it a listen!