[Summer Songs] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Perfect Karaoke-Friendly Summer Tracks

That gentle girlSpitz

Spitz / That Gentle Girl

This is a song by Spitz that was chosen as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series Natsuzora.

Even though the lyrics don’t contain especially summery words, it’s amazing how, even without knowing the show’s title, if you close your eyes and listen, a summer blue sky comes to mind—classic Spitz! It’s the kind of song that makes you want to see someone, makes you want to be kind.

It’s a track that’s fully satisfying just to listen to, but Spitz songs are also in a comfortable key for women to sing, so I recommend it as a karaoke song for women with lower natural voices.

Forget it by tomorrowCharan-Po-Rantan

Charan-Po-Rantan / Forget It by Tomorrow – Official Music Video

Since their formation, Charan-Po-Rantan have captivated many fans with their unique world-building.

This piece is a song released in September 2024 to commemorate the sisters’ third anniversary of going independent.

Its sprightly accordion rhythm and wistful melody stand out, deftly portraying the transience of love and the complexity of emotions.

While the lyrics drunkenly profess love, the repeated title hints at a self-protective stance toward a one-night relationship.

By calling past memories “sins,” it also conveys the struggle of emotions that refuse to be forgotten, no matter how hard one tries.

A track that captures fleeting feelings alongside the summer heat and the changing seasons—recommended for anyone who relates to the complexities of human relationships.

It's extremely hot -e.p ver-Ai Higuchi

Ai Higuchi / It's a Heatwave - e.p ver -

As the title “It’s Scorching Hot” suggests, this song is packed with summer scenes and perfectly fits the description of an “adult love song.” At first, it feels like a sweet, cheerful romance that makes you smile, but as you keep listening, you start to sense, “Hmm… is this a love that can’t be spoken about openly?” Still, it never turns somber—it’s very pop, yet stings in places, and brims with the sweltering heat of summer.

It’s a jam-packed track that might be a hit as a karaoke song for a girls’ night out, too.

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika captivates everyone with songs that conjure up stories and unfold vivid scenes before your eyes.

Their track Summer Ghost is also the theme song for the anime film A Whisker Away, and it’s packed tight with the bittersweet feelings of summer.

It’s a song that seems to recall not the present, but a summer in the past—and being with someone during that time—and those memories deepen the ache.

It’s a slightly wistful summer number about the season that returns every year, and the someone you remember each time it does.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Beloved across generations and famously known as the most-sung karaoke song of the Heisei era, Yo Hitoto’s signature track Hanamizuki is a single released in 2005.

It’s easy for people of all ages to sing and is a quintessential karaoke song that suits any crowd.

The song is also well-known for having been covered by numerous artists.

Though the dogwood flower blooms in early spring, the lyrics evoke a crystal-clear sky, making it a perfect number for summer as well.

cheat dayNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 “Cheat Day”

Let me introduce a summer love song by Ryokushaka that layers fireworks with budding romantic feelings.

This track was released by Nogizaka46 in August 2024, with 5th-generation member Nagi Inoue as the center.

It carries a mood that evokes the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end.

The lyrics, themed around the sense of freedom from school and everyday life, capture the dynamism of youth.

The pop sound that opens with a rap has the refreshing quality characteristic of Nogizaka46.

The single also includes “Ano Hikari,” the opening theme for the TV anime ATRI -My Dear Moments-.

It’s the perfect song for making summer memories or when you want a change of pace.

Barefoot SummerNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 “Hadashi de Summer”

A lot of women probably like idols, don’t they? For women like that, I recommend Nogizaka46.

This particular song is a cute, summer-themed track.

The lyrics are written from a male perspective, depicting the scenes and feelings between him and the woman he secretly has a crush on.

It’s the kind of song that will make your heart skip a beat when you listen while paying close attention to the lyrics!