Popular Festival Songs Ranking [2025]

Pokemon Ondo8rank/position

[Official] “Pokémon Bon Odori Summer Festival Park Ondo ~Traditional~” Choreography Video

Move your body to the rhythm! Here are some ideas for the “Pokémon Ondo.” The anime “Pokémon” is popular with both children and adults, but did you know there’s a song called “Pokémon Ondo”? Enjoy the summer festival to the beat of drums and bells in true Bon Odori style.

Familiar melodies and choreography that incorporates Pokémon names and traits are sure to capture children’s interest! The adorable sight of kids pretending to be Pokémon will definitely be a highlight.

MATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALK9rank/position

KEYTALK – 「MATSURI BAYASHI」 MUSIC VIDEO

When you hear “a song about a festival,” fans of Japanese rock might immediately think of this track! The danceable beat and the bass line’s aggressive phrases are exhilarating, and the more you listen, the more your excitement builds.

Festivals usually make people feel happy and thrilled, and this song feels like it captures that very festival buzz in musical form.

If you’re not looking for a bittersweet, romance-themed festival song but want an all-out hype festival anthem, this is the one I recommend!

Summer Love SensationMacaroni Enpitsu10rank/position

macaroni empitsu “Summer Love Sensation” MV

It’s a Macaroni Enpitsu number that sparkles like a summer festival and stirs up memories of a tender first love! With scenes of yukata and fireworks, it captures the sweet-and-sour beginning and end of a romance in a catchy melody that really amps up the excitement of summer.

Released in August 2017 as their first CD single, the track is also included on their album CHOSYOKU from the same year.

Why not give it a listen on your way to a festival or when you want to savor the lingering afterglow of summer?

Festival MamboHibari Misora11rank/position

Hibari Misora – Festival Mambo LIVE

Hibari Misora is a singer whose legacy will be passed down forever.

Her song “Omatsuri Mambo” was released in 1952, and even generations who may not know much about Hibari Misora have probably heard it on TV, in commercials, or as cover versions.

The song is set in the downtown neighborhoods of Tokyo and evokes Edo-born folks who love festivals, with such distinctive characters that you can’t help but get emotionally drawn in—an ultimate festival tune.

It’s also one of Japan’s representative festival songs.

It’s a track that gets not only older listeners but everyone fired up.

festivalFujii Kaze12rank/position

Fujii Kaze – Matsuri（Official Video）

A singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze’s track that vividly depicts the scenes of a summer festival.

It’s his 10th single, released digitally in March 2022.

Dropped ahead of the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it drew major attention.

In the music video teaser, Kaze is shown waking up, which became a talking point.

Through festivals of the four seasons, the lyrics celebrate life’s joys and sorrows and the bonds between people, resonating deeply.

While emphasizing the importance of living freely, it also never forgets love for others.

Filled with that message, this song is one you’ll want to play at the start of a new season.

It’s perfect not only for summer, but also for spring’s entrance and graduation ceremonies.

Zunpa Ondo13rank/position

Zunpa Ondo rec Bon Dance Kendō Satowa Association Summer Festival Bon Odori Tournament 23.07.16

It’s a lively, cheerful festival song that spreads a bright, bustling atmosphere.

Packed with elements kids can connect with right away—like twirling their bodies and moving their arms and legs briskly—it features a light, upbeat tempo.

Drums and flutes boost the rhythm, and the continual development makes you smile as you move along.

You’ll also enjoy a sing-along-friendly melody that naturally makes you want to hum while matching the dance moves.

The changing sections keep things interesting, so it never gets dull to listen to.

It’s a perfect highlight for summer events or Bon Odori at preschools, bringing the whole venue together as one.

This energetic track, great for dancing with children, is also ideal for creating lasting summer memories.

fireworksaiko14rank/position

aiko - “Hanabi” music video

Aiko’s “Hanabi” is striking for its unique worldview: while fireworks are usually seen from below, the song expresses a desire to look down on them from above.

Released as a single in 1999, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics, which sing of steadfast feelings, are poignant and pair perfectly with Aiko’s characteristically bluesy melody line.

It’s also said that the lyrics reflect Aiko’s disappointment at being unable to attend her hometown’s annual fireworks festival—a place she went every year—because of her busy schedule after debuting the year before the release.