[2025] Iconic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and sandy beaches — sea songs

When you hear “songs of the sea,” what kind of tunes come to mind?

Chances are, the first thing you imagine is bright, open, summery anthems perfect for the season, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of sea-themed songs from different angles—not only upbeat tracks that get you going, but also mellow, heartfelt pieces, including songs set by the sea that portray feelings like love.

We’ve also included some fresh, breezy tracks ideal for coastal drives.

That liberating mood, romance blossoming in the great outdoors, moments spent by the ocean, and those times when your thoughts drift to the sea…

Be sure to find the sea songs that match your mood in the moment, and enjoy a wonderful time listening.

Playlist

[2025] Iconic songs and love songs themed around or set by the sea and sandy beaches — sea songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	The Old Man and the SeaYorushika		A song of hope born from literature, a melody that heals the heart
2	Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu		An artist hailed as a once-in-a-decade genius...
3	NagisaSpitz		Just the title “Nagisa” alone evokes the sea…
4	The Sea and Lemon Tea＝LOVE		Rino Sashihara-produced =L…
5	Seaside StoryMAZZEL		m-flo's ☆Taku Takahash…
6	Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani)		The au Santaro ser… played by actor Kenta Kiritani
7	Summer Splash!storm		A classic summer song that evokes the blue sea and sky
8	Sea, That LoveYuzo Kayama		This song by Yuzo Kayama with an ocean theme is, um...
9	OCEANB’z		With the majestic ocean as our theme, a journey of bonds, love, and hope...
10	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		A classic masterpiece that portrays romance set against the sea and sandy beaches, Keisuke Kuwata’s...
11	BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki		I can picture an endless blue sky and white sandy beaches...
12	Sun and BikiniRIP SLYME		By RIP SLYME, with the sparkle of summer and…
13	Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46		Scheduled for release in May 2025 by Hinatazaka46...
14	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		A refreshingly exhilarating melody that evokes the arrival of summer...
15	Seaside BoundSKY-HI		Among SKY-HI’s body of work, the summer sen…
16	At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI		Highly talked about as a unit that turns novels into music…
17	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Refreshing, as if you can picture the shining sun and the blue sea…
18	Barefoot SummerNogizaka46		This that Nogizaka46 announced in July 2016...
19	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		Perfect for the season when the sun’s rays are dazzling, a refresh…
20	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Forever cute, with a relaxed, easygoing PU image...
21	OKIDOKI feat.CHOUJI,Grace AimiBig Knot Records		Music that fuses Okinawan tradition and modernity
22	KokomiEVE		Active since 2009, primarily on Niconico Douga...
23	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		The hip-hop group, RIP SLYME…
24	The Sea and Your StoryReika Mirai		Unlike the fresh impression that evokes a summer sea...
25	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		A masterpiece by the multitalented artist Cocco
26	The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children		Countless million-sellers, both singles and albums...
27	Quiet seaMacaroni Enpitsu		A track that harbors powerful strength within its tranquility
28	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Southern All Stars		When it comes to summer, it’s got to be Southern All Stars! I’m sure there are many people who feel that way...
29	Summer Days of 1993class		As the debut single of the male duo, class...
30	Stay aquamarineCarlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe		He described the woman he longed for as “aquamarine”…
31	fairylandAyumi Hamasaki		The popularity and appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki, the diva of the J-POP world
32	By the SeashoreMaison book girl		The essence of profound music themed around the sea
33	On the ShoreDef Tech		20th debut anniversary: soothing songs that commune with nature
34	sea glassStraightener		As summer draws to a close, I almost always find myself listening to…
35	At the sea, the heart longs to be laid bare.Mr.Children		There are several songs themed around the sea, such as “Deep Sea,” …
36	seasideL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		The appeal of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s classic song “KISS”
37	SUMMER SONGYUI		Listen to it when summer is just around the corner…
38	The Sea and the BoySafe zone		Koji Tamaki’s exquisite ballad, seeping into the heart.
39	Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI		Mellow music that evokes summer memories
40	UMI (produced by C&K)TEE		Speaking of the sea, it’s got to be the tropics—so, the tropics...
41	Seaside BalconySeiko Matsuda		From a sparkling intro, it turns summery—Seiko Matsuda...
42	deep seaNana Mori		Also known as the composer for YOASOBI…
43	I am gazing at this sea.STU48		The 48 Group that is mainly active around the Seto Inland Sea...
44	Dance, fish.Tatsuro Yamashita		With a craftsman’s dedication to sound—earning the title “master of audio”—and a commitment that spans eras…
45	Summer Colorsyuzu		When it comes to Yuzu, some people immediately think of 'Natsuiro'...
46	Flying FishFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		FANTASTICS from EXIL…
47	Life is BeautifulHirai Dai		The image of a love song might be strong, too…
48	Drive along the beachValee Bowies		Just like the title says, it's perfect BGM for a seaside drive...
49	Eternal, unchanging loveTetsuro Oda		A singer-songwriter and hitmaker…
50	Bluermilet		I'm captivated by its grand, dramatic world...
51	The Sound of WavesTatsuro Yamashita		The gentle tones of city pop resonate in my heart.
52	seaKEYTALK		KEYTALK is leading the Japanese rock scene…
53	BADDEST FIREBALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE		Energetic dance music is kind of...
54	Begin on the BeachYuko Maki		Yuko Maki’s tropical-style song, a voice that resonates with the heart
55	marine snowSukima Switch		As one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, it is extremely...
56	Shonan no ‘Umi Sono Ai’Shonan no Kaze		Shonan has a strong image of being lively by the seaside...
57	Two People’s Summer StoryKiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe		Has a group name that means “the last race”...
58	whaleMasaki Suda		Depicting a heartrending seaside story sung by Masaki Suda…
59	Beach TimeTUBE		A refreshing TUBE classic that evokes the summer sea
60	lighthouse keeperSaori Yuki, Shoko Yasuda		In childhood, she belonged to a children's choir as a nursery rhyme singer and...
61	Summer NudeMagokoro Brothers		When it comes to iconic Japanese summer songs, this is the first one that comes to m…
62	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		The songs by My Hair is Bad are, you know…
63	SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Nariaki Obukuro		Shiseido’s beauty suncare brand “ANESSA”…
64	seaKetsumeishi		Popular music duo Ketsumeishi, on an indie…
65	Natsumatope＝LOVE		≠ME overflowing with summer sparkle and vibrancy…
66	Seagull Sailor		It makes you want to put it into clear, easy-to-understand content and words…
67	OceanHY		“Ocean” hails from Okinawa, a paradise of the sea…
68	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Set against a summer seaside backdrop, a captivating woman makes her appearance...
69	Love, the Sea, and T-ShirtsMari Amachi		“Sony’s Snow White who sits beside your heart”
70	ForeverTakashi Sorimachi & Richie Sambora		Actor Takashi Sorimachi as Takashi Sorimachi with …
71	Season in the SunTUBE		On a music show, there was a co... who always releases a hit song every summer...
72	OUR SKYBENI		The song “OUR SKY” sung by BENI is ...
73	NagiichiNMB48		As the fourth single by NMB48, 201…
74	deep seaMr.Children		Mr.Children’s fifth album…
75	Catch The WaveDef Tech		A fusion of J-POP, Hawaiian, and reggae…
76	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A soothing, healing track with a tropical vibe
77	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial song…
78	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Speaking of classic songs about the summer sea, Ketsumeishi’s...
79	Swaying feelingsZARD		Among the famous songs by the late ZARD’s Izumi Sakai...
80	Island SongThe Boom		Always staying true to our music without ever being swayed by trends...
81	blue carSpitz		A national rock band, Spitz, with a Thai…
82	Summer rainKobukuro		The opening the… of the anime “Cross Game”
83	Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady		With its innovative choreography, costumes, and music, it revolutionized the idols of the time...
84	Adeline by the SeasideRichard Clayderman		Richard, a pianist from France…
85	17 years oldSaori Minami		Many celebrities have declared themselves fans, and it has become a legend…
86	Coco☆Nuts -ZZ ver.-Momoiro Clover Z		The chorus is mostly expressed as 'ko,' like a chicken...
87	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		A Suzusuzu song that lets you feel the summer breeze
88	Sayonara CrawlAKB48		As the 31st major single by AKB48, ...
89	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		If you're making a summer playlist, you can't leave this song out…
90	ALIVESPEED		Released as SPEED’s seventh single in 199…,
91	The Sacred Sea and SunshineTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW, popular across a wide range of generations, ...
92	I am a child of the sea.Hibari Children’s Chorus		The kind that’s in the textbooks—the one everyone’s heard of…
93	marine snowJero		As Jero’s debut single, 200...
94	Sea of Japan, Sorrow Main LineMasako Mori		Powerfully conveying the cold and chill one imagines from a winter sea...
95	Summer DayChisato Moritaka		As the 22nd single by Ms. Chisato Moritaka, 1…
96	Fishermen’s Fire Love SongRumiko Koyanagi		She has been active not only as a singer but also as an actress...
97	SUMMER GAMEKyosuke Himuro		The vocalist of the legendary rock band, BOØWY…
98	Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids		Even among KinKi Kids' songs, this one is my favo...
99	miraclemiwa		The commercial song for Shiseido SEA BREEZE…
100	IN THE SUMMERstorm		They’re breaking new ground for Arashi—a kind of Arashi that doesn’t feel like the usual Arashi…
101	Loco LotionORANGE RANGE		Starting with the music of my hometown Okinawa, various...
102	Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Keisuke Kuwata		Keisuke Kuwata’s masterpiece: a sea poem that stirs the heart
103	Sea of WonderlandMasayoshi Oishi		This work evokes a refreshing summer adventure. Oishi...
104	A deserted seaToi et Moi		Emiko Yamamuro, who was a member of the Schoolmates...
105	Dynamic RyukyuMINAMI NiNE		A fast-paced rock song with a tropical sound
106	5 minutes to the seaChisato Moritaka		A refreshing depiction of moments spent by the seaside in summer…
107	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A classic BONNIE PINK song that evokes the summer sea
108	sea glassSaucy Dog		Three-piece rock band, Saucy Dog…
109	B-3Def Tech		The 2015 album “Howzit!?”...
110	Stay closest to me.Maki Ohguro		As the 11th single by Maki Ohguro, 1…
111	The Old Man’s SeaKenkichi Muraki		Express the strength of fishermen fighting at sea directly and straightforwardly...
112	Brother ShipsIchiro Toba		We head out to fish as brothers, crossing the rough waves. Our mother d…
113	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		As the sixth single by SKE48, 201...
114	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		There are countless over-the-top enka songs themed around the sea, but this...
115	You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE		A famous song by Omega Tribe, a summer youth anthem
116	seaMayumi Itsuwa		Mayumi Itsuwa’s music is emotionally rich and deeply moving.
117	I went to the sea.Kazuyoshi Saito		I Want to Be Gentle, released in 2011...
118	GHOST SHIPLAPLUS		An eerie melody and sweet vocals leave a strong impression. The visu…
119	BFF ~Best Friends ForeverOoh Arai Try		How about a refreshing uptempo tune…
120	rumbling of the seaPC Music Club		With the theme of 'A new era of DTM has arrived!'
121	Sanriku ElegyKaori Mizumori		When I hear “songs of the sea,” a bright image of summer comes to mind...
122	Summertime BluesMisato Watanabe		A song that beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of the end of summer...
123	Seaside BoundThe Tigers		Kenji Sawada, also known as Julie, is on vocals…
124	Cape TourKotaro Yamamoto & Weekend		Folk group, Kotaro Yamamoto and We...
125	A once-in-a-lifetime summerHinatazaka46		The fleeting beauty of summer and its transience, the aching sadness of love...
126	From the lighthouseadieu		Actress Moka Kamishiraishi’s a...
127	Hold me on a windless seaRina Aiuchi		As Rina Aiuchi’s 12th single, 2...
128	The Door to SummerSeiko Matsuda		It was featured as a Shiseido commercial song, and in 1981…
129	Señorina of the ShoreMichiyo Azusa		Something like a gentle story of love tied to the sea…
130	Memories of Kujukuri BeachMi-Ke		As Mi-Ke’s debut single, 199...
131	Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones		Despite having once disbanded, they reunited in 1981...