[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!