Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe

Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki

Atsuatsu Boogie Back – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

This irresistibly upbeat boogie track heralds the arrival of summer.

Released in July 2023 by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki, it’s a Reiwa-era summer anthem that fuses a hip-hop-flavored, snappy beat with a catchy melody.

The lyrics are bursting with the giddy excitement of summer heat and the spark of a budding romance—just listening makes your body start to move.

The music video, featuring over 50 influencers, also became a hot topic, and dance videos took off on TikTok.

Put it on during a drive with friends or at a beach party, and you’re guaranteed to make the best summer memories!

Midsummer day!Nogizaka46

Midsummer day!

This is a song by the idol group Nogizaka46.

It was released in 2025 as a track on their 39th single.

Chosen as the “Nogizaka46 Meiji Jingu Stadium Performance 10th Memorial Song,” it’s an up-tempo summer tune.

Its bouncy rhythm and liberating melody line feel great, making you want to take off running as soon as you hear it.

The lyrics express feelings for a loved one encountered by chance on a midsummer day, and that sweet-and-sour worldview is part of its charm.

It’s a bright piece that also spotlights the expressive performance of center member Haruka Kaki.

H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE

ZONE “H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer You Were There~” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This song is as vivid as a grand firework blazing across the night sky, yet its melody carries a certain fleeting poignancy that leaves a strong impression.

It conjures images of summer romances gone by, shrine grounds, and sunsets—many listeners may feel a tightness in their chest as they listen.

This work is a single released by the girls’ band ZONE in July 2003, marking their milestone tenth major release.

It was issued at the time as a strictly limited edition of 100,000 copies, debuted at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

It’s the perfect track for savoring the lingering afterglow of a summer festival or reflecting on tender memories.

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song by DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu that spreads in your mind like fireworks that burst across the night sky and quietly fade away.

DAOKO’s clear, delicate vocals blend with Yonezu’s deeply emotive voice over a beautiful melody.

The lyrics convey the protagonist vividly recalling summer days spent with someone special, wishing to watch those fireworks together once more, while holding both the ache that it may never come true and the lingering warmth of unfading memories.

Released as a single in August 2017, the song drew major attention as the theme for the animated film “Fireworks (Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?).” It reached No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in September of the same year, and is also included on DAOKO’s album “THANK YOU BLUE.” It’s perfect for slightly lonely late-summer nights or as a soundtrack for a drive when you want to bask in memories.

MarigoldAimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a song whose bittersweet yet warm melody resonates in the heart, like a summer twilight.

Aimyon sings about everyday moments with a loved one and the enduring sparkle of unfading memories.

The lyrics carry the joy and anxiety of love, along with a pure wish to stay connected.

Released in August 2018 as Aimyon’s fifth single, the song became known in 2019 for being the first by a domestic artist to surpass 100 million streams in Japan.

As a nationally beloved track, it’s sure to liven up summer drives and karaoke sessions!

LIFEKimaguren

Kimaguren – LIFE

Here’s a track that pairs perfectly with the summer sun—just listening to it makes your heart dance.

Performed by Kimaguren, this piece brims with upbeat energy, blending the light tones of acoustic guitar with straightforward lyrics that cheer you on to “live true to yourself!” Released in May 2008, the single became their first to break into the top 20 on the Oricon charts.

It was even used as a TV theme song, in commercials, and as a train station approach melody.

It’s ideal as background music for summer drives, barbecues, or days by the sea—and when you’re tackling a new challenge or feeling a bit down, it just might give you the courage you need.

NagisaSpitz

Spitz / Nagisa

A work by Spitz that captivates with an exhilarating sound that conjures up sparkling summer scenes.

Set to a beautiful melody, it delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they waver between the sweet, heartrending memories of a past love and the reality of the present.

Released as a single in September 1996, the song is also included on the album Indigo Chiheisen.

It became well known as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story.” It’s a track that seems to gently stay by your side—not only when you feel the wind on a summer drive, but also when you’re walking alone by the seaside or spending a sentimental night.