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

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

Fireworks—do you watch them from below, or from the side? Fireworks are one of those indispensable parts of making summer memories, aren’t they? A summer we thought wouldn’t end.

A night we wished would last forever.

Who is the person you’d like to spend time with, as your summer memories are lit up by the sudden bloom of fireworks? Try listening to this song together with someone you want to create wonderful memories with.

Sing when summer comesLittle Grle Monster

“Sing in the Summer” – Little Glee Monster

This is a message-driven song that fuses the words of poet Tahi Saihate with a melody by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.

Its poetic lyrics, which question the small happinesses found in everyday life and the meaning of living, resonate alongside Little Glee Monster’s crystal-clear harmonies.

Released in November 2018 as their 13th single, it was used for the dolphin performance at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa’s event “Hanabi Aquarium BY NAKED.” Imbued with a strong message—“We have to survive today”—this track is perfect for those who feel lost in life or who wish to walk their own path.

sparklerSonoko Inoue

Sonoko Inoue / Sparklers -Music Video- (Full Ver.)

A signature song by Sonoko Inoue that sings of the bittersweet moment when summer comes to a fleeting end.

Released in July 2014 as the lead track from her first mini-album “Senkou Hanabi,” this youth anthem encapsulates the genuine feelings of Inoue, who was a high school student at the time.

Its charm lies in the gentle, heart-soothing melody woven from warm acoustic tones and her clear, transparent voice.

The lyrics, which express longing and loneliness for the summer that has passed, resonate deeply with listeners.

If you sing it toward the end of a karaoke session when you want a calm, reflective mood, everyone there will find themselves listening intently.

Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48

[MV full] Midsummer’s Sounds good! (Dance ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

Set against a midsummer beach scene, this is a quintessential AKB48 summer song that vividly captures youthful romance.

Sprinkling in classic summer staples like suntan oil and swimsuits, it breezily sings about the heart‑pounding moment of falling in love.

Yoshimasa Inoue’s bright, energetic melody fully conveys the liberating feel of summer.

Released in May 2012, it also became familiar as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “Ouen Gakuwari” student discount commercials.

Perfect for amping up leisure moments like drives with friends or a day at the beach.

Clap along and sing together, and the atmosphere will instantly shift into full-on summer mode.

To the Lightmiwa

miwa 'To the Light' Music Video

A summer song sung by miwa that makes you feel a warmly enveloping love.

When you think of summer songs, you might imagine lively dance tracks.

But this one has a melody like a white beam of light piercing straight up into the sky—something you can sing in summer without it getting overly hyped.

The lyrics evoke an image of a gentle yet strong-willed woman, making it a perfect choice for women’s karaoke, too.

It works both as a love song and as an anthem cheering on those who are doing their best, so it seems fitting to sing in many different situations!

summer hazebeautiful night

Atarayo – Summer Haze (Music Video)

Atarayo is a three-piece band with the concept of “a band that grows by feeding on sorrow.” Their song Natsugasumi is a number women will want to pick when going to karaoke with a man.

The song features a female part sung by vocalist-guitarist Hitomi and a male part by guitarist Maashii, making it perfect for splitting parts between a man and a woman.

It also works well when going to karaoke with just women, letting a higher-voiced and a lower-voiced singer divide the parts.

Be sure to try singing it in all kinds of situations!

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

A perfect track for a summer festival from dusk into night, just as the sun begins to set.

The handclaps in the chorus are sure to get everyone clapping along at festivals and live shows! Sui’s pleasantly relaxed vocals add a touch of wistful feeling to the atmosphere.

The word “summer” appears repeatedly in the lyrics, but rather than evoking a blazing hot summer, it feels like a song that would shine on a slightly sweaty, overcast, humid day.