Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe
There are lots of summer songs with summer as their theme, but do you have a favorite one?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of upbeat, high-energy summer tracks that are sure to get you pumped!
They’re perfect not only for karaoke, but also for barbecues, beach or river outings, and as background music for a drive!
From recent releases to slightly nostalgic classics, we’ve gathered a wide variety across eras and genres.
Be sure to pick your favorites and make your own playlist.
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[Hot!] Summer Hit Songs to Boost Your Summer Mood (91–100)
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

If there’s one perfect song for summer festival lovers, it’s SHISHAMO’s “Kimi to Natsu Fes” (“Summer Festival With You”).
Released in 2014 as their debut single, it was featured as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN in August 2014.
The lyrics adorably depict a couple you can’t help but think “There’s always a pair like that at summer fests,” making it a sweet, heart-fluttering youth anthem.
It’s an upbeat, happy tune that’s just right for the summer season!
Feeling great ↑↑mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT is a musical duo consisting of hiroko on vocals and rap, and miyake handling backup vocals, lyrics, and composition.
Their 2006 release “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑” is a dance-pop track that perfectly suits summer and makes you want to start dancing.
Unusually for J-pop, it features frequent record-scratch sounds, and many people may remember how fresh it sounded at the time.
Even now, the song’s appeal hasn’t faded at all—just hearing the intro naturally lifts your spirits!
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

supercell is a creative team formed around the composer ryo, together with creators such as designers and illustrators.
Their song “Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari” is an emotional pop-rock piece whose beautiful piano and guitar accompaniment, along with vocalist nagi’s voice, evokes a beautiful yet bittersweet summer.
The especially emotional melody—something that seems universally appealing to Japanese listeners—is so memorable that you’ll remember it after just one listen.
It’s a perfect recommendation for those slightly melancholic moments, like the end of summer.
Surfer KingFujifabric

This is a song by Fujifabric that powerfully conveys the heat of summer and a rising, high-tension mood.
Members of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra participated in the track, and the striking sound of the brass seems to sharpen the sense of summer exhilaration.
The playful spirit also comes through in elements that evoke summer and the seaside—such as the guitar riffs, keyboard tones, and the interlude where a Latin vibe becomes more pronounced.
The lyrics, too, consistently depict a high-energy state throughout, making it a song that bursts with the joy of summer.
Summer Love SensationMacaroni Enpitsu

Natsukoi Sensation is the debut single by Macaroni Empitsu, a band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The keyboard sounds layered over simple guitar rock create a unique world that feels pop at times and mysterious at others.
The yukata, cicadas, and shaved ice that appear in the lyrics and music video really evoke the feeling of summer.
The other two tracks included as B-sides are also summer-themed, so be sure to listen to the single all the way through!
You’re my sunshineNamie Amuro

Namie Amuro, a singer so immensely popular she became a social phenomenon as the diva of the Heisei era.
Her 6th single, “You’re my sunshine,” used as the CM song for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s SEA BREEZE ’96, is a full-throttle showcase of TK sound that dominated the J-POP scene of the 1990s and instantly lifts your spirits.
Its driving, fast-paced melody pairs perfectly with the breeziness of a summer drive, heightening the excitement for a vacation.
It’s an evergreen uptempo tune that I want not only her generation but also younger listeners to hear—one that never fades with time.
Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze

When it comes to reggae-inspired summer songs in Japanese music, you can’t leave out Shonan no Kaze.
Their 2006 hit love song “Junrenka” set the tone, and they took that crystal-clear vibe to the next level with “Entenka,” released in 2012.
Though it’s a summer anthem, the song has an irresistibly bittersweet atmosphere that evokes a sense of youth.
It’s not just pop for pop’s sake—their signature style shines through, delivering not only an uplifting boost but also a poignant, heart-tugging feeling.






