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.

Playlist

Hot! Summer hit songs that boost the summer vibe
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Glaring SummerNaniwa Danshi		A disco-style summer anthem arrives this summer!
2	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Invigorating ORANGE RANGE rock that won’t lose to the summer
3	mermaidWednesday Campanella		Wednesday Campanella's summer song is Mar...
4	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A song packed with the charm of YOASOBI, a summer night...
5	Nagisaimase		This, influenced by 80s city pop…
6	Loco LotionORANGE RANGE		When it comes to bands that evoke summer, ORAN...
7	Summer Colorsyuzu		I was listening to the acoustic guitar intro and...
8	Super SummerNiziU		Packed full of the refreshing vibe and fun of summer, this co...
9	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that feels the radiance and hope of youth
10	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
11	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
12	green plumCreepHyp		This song that CreepHyp released, liste...
13	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer song and…
14	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		The female vocal duo PUFFY, in 199...
15	SUMMER SONGYUI		YUI’s summer song “SUMMER SONG” is refreshing.
16	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		A signature song by the reggae group Shonan no Kaze, and a summer...
17	Flowing voiceMei-chan		The fleeting sense that summer is ending, and the youth...
18	summer festivalWhiteberry		Representative of the girls' band Whiteberry...
19	Music HourPorno Graffitti		Apollo, released in 1999, beca...
20	Heat haze of AugustMacaroni Enpitsu		The Cop… from Taisho Pharmaceutical created by Macaroni Enpitsu
21	Season in the SunTUBE		An exhilarating classic that colors summer love and youth
22	Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki		A refreshing summer song by Suzuki Suzuki that brightens up the season
23	Midsummer day!Nogizaka46		Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion
24	H.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONE		Vivid memories of summer love and fireworks
25	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu		They burst into bloom in the night sky and quietly fade away, just like that...
26	MarigoldAimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
27	LIFEKimaguren		An uplifting song perfect for summer
28	NagisaSpitz		A refreshing summer song that portrays memories of love and heartfelt emotions.
29	Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai		A passionate rock song that captures the youth of summer
30	August 888 — This is way too much summerRecitals		A summer song, the Recitals’ catchy tune
31	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		A refreshing summer hit by a sibling duo
32	Emo-ish summerLucky Kilimanjaro		An emotional song that paints a summer scene
33	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A samba song of love and hope that colors the summer
34	Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48		Against the backdrop of a midsummer beach scene, a youthful romance...
35	Go Go Summer!KARA		A refreshing summer-feel dance track, a premonition of love
36	IN THE SUMMERstorm		Called a national group and enjoying immense popularity, but…
37	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		A representative work by TUBE, a band strongly associated with summer...
38	Fanfaresumika		A song that delivers hope and a sense of speed with positive lyrics
39	July 1stAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic summer song—refreshing and uplifting.
40	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		They've produced many hit songs that go perfectly with summer...
41	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A sparkling sound and a forward-looking summer song
42	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		A fresh yet wistful memory of youth, painted like a summer sky…
43	Magic hourGreen Yellow Society		A love song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that expresses the bittersweetness of summer…
44	BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN		Since resuming activities in 2018, many musici…
45	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		Released in 2002, “Rakuen Baby” is by the two...
46	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a classic summer song.
47	Hiasobiflumpool		A soaring singing voice, and the steady support behind it...
48	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s “Summer Memories” is a masterpiece.
49	Oh Yeah!storm		A summer song included on Arashi’s new album “Time”
50	End of the Summer RetreatWurtS		Released by WurtS in June 2021...
51	Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Androp		A commercial for Mitsuya Cider in 2015...
52	I can see you againKetsumeishi		A gentle feeling, as if sensing the breeze by the summer seaside…
53	A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46		A piece that overlays the season of summer with the radiance of youth...
54	BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki		The Appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s Summer Song “BLUE BIRD”
55	Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-Shirts Yasan		The uniquely quirky lyrics are the charm of Yabai T-shi...
56	Summer MiracleKALMA		The sounds of the sanshin and drums, reminiscent of Okinawan folk music, are striking…
57	Hi-FiveME:I		It’s a song that evokes the refreshing air of summer...
58	tropical nightRIP SLYME		A distinctive, floating sensation, as if bewitched by the summer heat…
59	VenusTele		Music by Kitaro Taniguchi’s solo project…
60	777 ～We can sing a song!～AAA		AAA's '777 ~We can sing a song!~'
61	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A classic BONNIE PINK song that evokes the summer sea
62	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		For those who want to fully amp up the summer vibe...
63	PLAYBACKJUJU		A classic JUJU song with a summery EDM vibe
64	Shanana☆MINMI		A refreshing song that sings of summer love and hope
65	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		The refreshing feel of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer tracks
66	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's summer classic
67	Liberation CarnivalORANGE RANGE		A refreshing song by ORANGE RANGE that feels like summer
68	A wish in summerPenthouse		Formed in a music club at the University of Tokyo, and “everyday...
69	Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO		A refreshing song by SHISHAMO that portrays a summer romance
70	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		Summer love song, youth colored by a pareo
71	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP's iconic summer song, with unique lyrics and staging
72	PARTY PEOPLESixTONES		An upbeat summer track with full-on party vibes
73	Heat WaveSuperfly		A passionate summer track that fires up and excites listeners
74	Starting Oversumika		A youthful anthem aiming for the summer Koshien
75	LOVE & PEACHyuzu		Speaking of Yuzu, they sing under the blue sky of the hot summer and...
76	Summer BreezeThe Gospellers		A refreshing song by The Gospellers that evokes the feeling of summer
77	Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars		Southern's folk-style summer song, 'Bongiri Koi Uta,' feels fresh.
78	The hottest summer in the worldPrincess Princess		He was mainly active from the late 1980s through the 1990s…
79	Ohhh!!! HANABIPorno Graffitti		A pop tune that captures fireworks and a heart-pounding thrill
80	Summer is comingMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro’s passionate singing voice and heart
81	Summer Splash!storm		Arashi, the national idol group. In 2020...
82	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
83	Yeah! Super HolidayAya Matsuura		Captivating many fans under the nickname “Ayaya”…
84	Summertime CinderellaGreen Yellow Society		While wrapped in the refreshing air of summer, a wavering feeling toward love...
85	Natsumatope＝LOVE		A summer song produced by Sashihara: =LOVE’s new track
86	swim04 Limited Sazabys		A song that likens agonizing over things to swimming, 0…
87	ultra soulB’z		A nationally beloved ro... by Mr. Koshi Inaba and Mr. Takahiro Matsumoto
88	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Many constellations, such as Scorpius and the Summer Triangle...
89	Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY		A perfect summer, exhilarating rock band song for driving
90	It’s damp (feat. Aizawa & Shikiura Sōgo)MAISONdes		The appeal of MAISONdes lies in its variety of a...
91	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		“WanteD…” released in 2017
92	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		When it comes to the perfect song for summer festival lovers, SH...
93	Feeling great ↑↑mihimaru GT		Summer hit song by mihimaru GT: “Kibun Jōjō ↑↑”
94	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The moving songs of the creative team supercell
95	Surfer KingFujifabric		The summer heat and the feeling of rising excitement—high...
96	Summer Love SensationMacaroni Enpitsu		“Natsukoi Sensation” was formed in Kanagawa Prefecture and...
97	You’re my sunshineNamie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s summer classic, an eternal hit song
98	Scorching midsummerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer song delivers youthfulness and emotion.
99	Summer NudeMagokoro Brothers		It feels like a straightforward expression of the summer of youth...
100	Mega Lover of LoveMaximum the Hormone		Maximum the Hormone's franchise...
101	Blue Sea BlueAtomic Skipper		A refreshing song by the rock band AtomicSkipper that colors the summer
102	Every time summer comesbeautiful night		An emotionally expressive band that sings of summer memories
103	Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE		A five-member rock band from Okinawa, ORAN…
104	summerPEDRO		PEDRO’s music blasts through from the Heisei era into Reiwa…
105	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		The summer sea and the scorching wind blowing through strongly come to mind...
106	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WA sings many cheer songs and uplifting songs...
107	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Clover Z		Their high-energy selves at the summer seaside are just so...
108	Tropical Night FantasyKanako Momota		A song that beautifully captures the passion and romance of a summer night...
109	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		From late afternoon as it starts to get dark into the night...