What kind of songs do you feel like listening to when summer comes?
Everyone might have their own answer—whether it’s upbeat, bright tracks that get you pumped, or sentimental ballads filled with the unique wistfulness of summer.
On the other hand, many people might feel there are just too many summer songs to choose from!
So in this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated summer song medley selected by our editorial team.
We’ve gathered a generous selection of timeless gems, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Summer song medley. Classic and popular songs that color the summer (1–10)
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
This is a song released by Shonan no Kaze, a group that epitomizes Shonan—a place strongly associated with summer—and it’s brimming with a summer vibe.
Singing it at karaoke burns lots of calories, making it perfect for preventing summer fatigue and for dieting.
Spend a refreshing summer with this one track.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
This song by SHISHAMO was also used as the theme for a Nakabayashi commercial.
When the commercial first started airing, the song title hadn’t been announced yet, so many people were curious about the name and the full version.
True to the band’s style, it features an energetic guitar riff right from the intro and has a fresh vibe that’s perfect for summer.
The lyrics—“Get totally hooked on your favorite rock star”—capture the excitement of a music festival.
It’s a relatable, sweet-and-sour summer tune.
Released in July 2014, the track won over many listeners, spending five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on FM802’s OSAKAN HOT 100.
BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK
KEYTALK shows a whole range of expressions, changing from song to song.
This track also feels light and airy, like bubbles, and lets you see a slightly different, more mature side of KEYTALK.
It has a grown-up vibe yet still packs plenty of power—perfect for summer, lifting your mood and floating your excitement right up.
You are the seaMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is known for their emotional, bittersweet lyrics.
This song, too, looks back on a fleeting summer memory that makes your heart ache.
Strangely enough, it tugs at the heartstrings whether you have such memories or not.
Their music videos often hit hard as well.
It’s a summer song that becomes even more poignant when you listen to it at the end of the season.
Nylon threadSakanaction
This song is included on Sakanaction’s seventh album, “834.
194,” released in June 2019.
It was also used in a commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
It’s mellow, with a characteristically Sakanaction melody that slips naturally into your ears.
With words like wind, sea, and waves woven in, it makes you feel as if you’re right there—an ideal track to listen to gently in the summer.
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
This is one of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs, captivating listeners with his smooth, husky voice.
It was used as the theme song for the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” making it beloved across generations.
It’s a somewhat bittersweet yet irresistibly listenable summer classic.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is a legendary song by ZONE that was used as the theme song for the drama “Kids War,” in which Mao Inoue appeared, and it dominated the music charts during that summer.
The lyrics also depict hopes for ten years later, and it was striking that, just as the song suggests, it made a brief comeback together with the track ten years after its release.
It’s a classic that makes you feel nostalgic just by listening to it, isn’t it?