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

A Midsummer Night's DreamYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Midsummer Night’s Dream

The theme song of the smash-hit drama “Dare ni mo Ienai” (I Can’t Tell Anyone).

I bet many women were on the edge of their seats each week watching the chilling performances by Chikako Kaku, Shirō Sano, and Yōko Nogiwa.

It’s a classic summer anthem from 1990 that anyone in their 50s and up—men included—will recognize.

The percussion intro really amps up the drama that’s about to unfold, doesn’t it? The lyrics, which faintly evoke Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, seem to reflect Yuming’s own belief that “comedy is tragedy,” perhaps.

What do you think?

A Long, Short FestivalRingo Sheena

Ringo Sheena – Long and Short Festival

She superimposes a woman’s prime with the hot, flamboyant season of summer, portraying both gorgeously and seductively in Ringo Sheena’s “Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri.” Released in 2015, the song features a duet with Ukigumo, the guitarist from Tokyo Jihen.

The period celebrated as a woman’s prime may seem long, but it’s actually all too brief.

There’s a sense of transience and loneliness in that shortness, yet the song conveys a determination to let every flower bloom to the fullest during that fleeting time.

Do that, and you can go on living proudly, as if forever in your prime.

In that sense, it’s a number that, in a way, cheers women on.

A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Short Cut to Summer'

This is the first song Sakurazaka46 ever performed.

Its lyrics, which capture the sparkle of youth, convey impatience and heartache in love, along with the anticipation of new challenges.

While depicting the shift from the rainy season to summer, it symbolizes chance and hope—an essential point.

It’s a special track for the group that speaks for their feelings as they embark on a fresh start.

With a pure, wavering maiden’s heart in love that many can relate to, it’s a perfect youth anthem for this season.

The song is included on the single “Sakurazuki,” released on February 15, 2023.

Tropical Night FantasyKanako Momota

Kanako Momota [MV] Tropical Night Fantasy - MUSIC VIDEO -

A song by Kanako Momota that skillfully conveys the passion and fluttering feelings of a summer night.

It paints the rising emotions alongside the swelter of a tropical night with a brisk rhythm and catchy melody.

Its sound, an exquisite fusion of EDM and a retro vibe, is sure to make listeners want to dance.

Included on the EP “30th,” released in July 2024, it also gained attention as the tie-in song for Recruit’s “Encounters not yet here.” campaign.

Perfect for a summer night drive or when you want to liven things up at karaoke.

Why not enjoy a hot summer night with Momota’s captivating vocals?

Midsummer FruitAyaka

Ayaka – “Midsummer Fruit” Tried singing it at a radio station

One of Southern All Stars’ classic summer songs! But in this article, I’m intentionally introducing a cover version! The popular singer-songwriter Ayaka has covered this song! Of course, the original sung by Keisuke Kuwata is truly wonderful, but the version sung with her clear, beautiful voice is also really lovely, isn’t it? It has a charm that’s different from the original!

self-indulgenceKana Adachi

Kana Adachi “Hitoriyogari” Music Video — Theme song for AbemaTV’s ‘Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita. Summer Vacation Edition’

“Hitoriyogari” is a love song by Kana Adachi that was chosen as the theme song for AbemaTV’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Summer Vacation Edition.” Centered on a summer romance, it captures the poignant feelings of a woman who doesn’t want to lose the time they spent together and wishes it could last forever.

Sometimes you experience an unforgettable love on a trip you happened to take, or when you return to the countryside with your parents.

It’s a perfect summer song for women who went through heartbreak as summer came to an end.

Your Song (Kimi no Uta)Mao Abe

Mao Abe – Your Song (Kimi no Uta) [Official Music Video]

This is a song by popular female singer-songwriter Mao Abe.

Many women may find themselves wondering if they’re really okay as they are now, troubled by the many opinions people throw at them.

For those people, this song is highly recommended.

Its lyrics gently reassure you, saying, “It’s enough to walk the path you chose yourself!” Despite how empowering the words are, they’re set to a strong, rock-style track that makes the tenderness of the lyrics stand out even more.