Top 12 good Japanese songs to listen to in summer 2022

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Hitsujibungaku's OOPARTS

OOPARTS

Before releasing the 2nd main album that fans expect, Hitsujibungaku has released a good Japanese song called OOPARTS - their latest single in 2022.

It's a light yet powerful track with a solid structure, OPPARTS opening with a soaring intro that leads to a fun compilation accompanied by electronic rhythms before turning OOPARTS into a soaring rock track. This Japanese song marks the first time the band has incorporated synths (instruments that generate electrical signals) into their traditional rock formula.

OOPARTS is the perfect hype for the new album and with the inclusion of their bittersweet Hikaru Toki single, which will hopefully become one of the best rock albums of 2022.

2

Suttonkyou - YeYe + BIM

Suttonkyou

Singer-songwriter YeYe returns with a beautiful Japanese song called Suttonkyou (Japanese name: 素っ頓狂), her first single since the album Otona was released in July 2021.

In collaboration with BIM from the Creative Drug Store, this new single represents a "sweet, euphoric soul" celebrating the arrival of spring. YeYe's vocal distribution combined with the use of brass, high strings and fun rhythms of this Japanese song also has similarities with the Shibuya-kei of the 90s.

Although the playtime is only 5 minutes, Suttonkyou is not overly stretched so it is very welcome as a suitable Japanese song for Spring/Summer 2022.

3

Shuukyuu Youka - Lucky Kilimanjaro

Shuukyuu Youka

From the highly anticipated 3rd main album TOUGH PLAY, Lucky Kilimanjaro's catchy Japanese song Shuukyuu Youka (Japanese name: 週休８日) is a fun rap track that gives off a playful feel with a single message. Simple - relax.

If you are looking for new dances for summer 2022, you can't miss Shuukyuu Youka.

4

JACKET - Satoko Shibata

JACKET

Satoko Shibata is the owner of a private domain. Everything from composing, to writing, to arranging, she has retained full creative control over her music.

Her latest single JACKET (Japanese name: ジャケット) is a good Japanese song that proves it as she moves away from the sweet pop guitar to create a strange indie rock track.

On the other hand, Shibata's 6th album, Bochi Bochi Galaxy, was released on May 20, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut album Satoko Shibata Jima.

5

Hoshi ga Oyogu - Macaroni Empitsu

Hoshi ga Oyogu

Macaroni Empitsu is one of Japan's highest-rated rock bands with several albums hitting the top 10 of the country's weekly album chart.

Used as the opening theme song for the exciting summer 2022 anime, Summer Time Rendering, their new single Hoshi ga Oyogu (Japanese name: 星が泳ぐ, roughly translated: The stars are swimming) is a Japanese song. or deep lyrical nuances like vibrant rock tunes inspired by England in the 90s.