[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits

Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCOHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks “Tokyo Summer Session feat. CHiCO”

HoneyWorks’ “Tokyo Summer Session feat.

CHiCO” paints a heart-pounding fireworks-festival date with a crush.

Included on the 2015 album “Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan o,” the song’s lyrics are a back-and-forth dialogue between a boy and a girl.

The boy’s heart races at his girlfriend’s casual gestures, while the girl, though a little annoyed by his thoughtlessness, secretly feels her heart flutter too.

Their real and exquisitely balanced banter is sure to resonate with many teens! It might even make you think, “I want to go to a fireworks festival with someone I like!” It’s a thrilling number that unfolds like watching a love story.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming popularity across generations.

This is a classic summer song that likely introduced many people to BUMP.

Released on March 14, 2001 as their third single, it became a massive hit after being used as an insert song for a Fuji TV drama of the same title.

It’s said the intro uses eight guitars to depict a shooting star.

The way the fast, fleeting nature of a shooting star is captured through the exhilarating guitar sound is spot on.

The slightly bittersweet, story-like lyrics also resonate deeply, and even now it remains a timeless summer tune—highly recommended for teens as well.

Ephemeral FireworksGod does not play dice.

God Doesn't Play Dice “Ephemeral Fireworks” [Official Lyric Video]

God doesn’t roll dice—but He plays a tune.

This single, as fleeting as fireworks blooming and vanishing in the summer night sky, has captured the hearts of teenagers and won’t let go.

A story of a fragile, bittersweet summer romance rides on a beautiful melody by Shusaku Yanagida, striking listeners right in the heart.

You can almost see the lukewarm breeze and the shoreline in your mind’s eye, stirring a nostalgic, poignant feeling.

Released in July 2020 as their major-label debut single, the song also appears on the EP “Bunka-teki Tokuiten” released the same year and on the album “Jishō no Chiheisen,” which topped the Oricon Weekly ROCK Album Ranking in March 2022.

Perfect for summer twilights, moments when you want to get a little sentimental, or when you want to soak in a beautiful melody.

It’s sure to color a page of your summer memories.

Give it a listen.

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

This is a song whose beautiful vocals by Motohiro Hata resonate deeply in the heart.

Carried by a warm yet somehow bittersweet melody, it sings of an unbreakable bond with someone dear and the hope that even if you’re apart, your hearts remain connected.

It evokes the feeling of an emotional movie scene, conveying profound love and friendship.

Released in August 2014 as Motohiro Hata’s 17th single, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.

It reached No.

10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also included on the album Blue.

Give it a listen when you want to share your gratitude with friends or family along with your summer memories—it’s sure to be perfect for teens who want to reaffirm their bonds with the people they cherish.

sparklermoon drop

moon drop [Sparkler] Music Video

You know that moment when the thrill of summer’s beginning mixes with a faint sense of melancholy? moon drop has a love song that feels exactly like falling under that kind of summer spell—heart-racing and magical.

The track paints a bittersweet story of two people drawn to each other but unable to take that final step, until the season itself gives them a gentle push into love.

The sparkle of youth and the fierce desire not to let the moment slip away ride on a driving melody that hits straight to the heart.

Released as a single in June 2024, it was first unveiled as a surprise at the tour finale that May, sending the venue into a wave of excitement.

It was later included on the album “Sweetest,” and has become a fan favorite.

It’s the perfect courage-giving number for feeling the wind on a summer drive, or for those moments under a sky lit with fireworks when you hope the distance between you and someone special will grow just a little smaller.

ASOBONiziU

NiziU(니쥬) Digital Single 「ASOBO」 M/V

With a playful spirit, every day becomes more fun—that’s the feeling this NiziU track gives you.

Featuring house music and a Motown-style upbeat rhythm, it’s the kind of song that makes many listeners start moving without even realizing it.

Released in April 2022, it was also used in a Fanta commercial.

Its message, “Let’s enjoy everyday life no matter what,” amplifies that excited summer vacation mood.

It’s perfect for hanging out with friends or as background music for outings, so give it a listen when you want everyone to get hyped!

Super SummerNiziU

NiziU 「Super Summer」 Dance Performance Video

This is the summer anthem by the nine-member girl group NiziU, featured as the song for Coca-Cola’s summer campaign commercial.

Its exhilarating sound fizzes like sparkling soda, and the liberating melody evokes an endless blue sky.

The lyrics vividly conjure images of cherishing irreplaceable summer moments with friends, enjoyed to the fullest.

Released in July 2021, the track brims with positive energy that instantly paints listeners’ hearts in summer hues.

It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to create the best memories—like drives and barbecues with friends.