Famous and popular Japanese summer songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of summer tunes?
Maybe you’re one of those people who think, “If I go to karaoke in the summer, I want to sing summer songs, but I can’t think of any!” and end up struggling to pick a track.
It’s true—“summer songs” cover a wide range, from tracks that get you hyped to ballads that capture the unique, mellow emotions of the season, making it hard to choose.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of summer songs for various situations.
From high-energy anthems to moving, mellow listens, we’ve selected popular karaoke picks.
Use this as a guide for choosing your songs!
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Japanese summer song classics and popular tracks to sing at karaoke (61–70)
Hot LimitT.M.Revolution
A classic summer staple and a famous hit by T.
M.
Revolution! It’s a super catchy, upbeat track that also drew lots of attention for its costumes.
The wordplay really shines, making it a lot of fun.
Sing it at karaoke and it’s sure to bring the house down.
Makes you want to perform it with the choreography, too!
LIFEKimaguren
Hailing from Zushi in Kanagawa, this is KIMAGUREN’s signature song.
It’s a refreshing track that perfectly suits the seaside.
It’s not just a crowd-pleaser; the lyrics are actually quite profound.
It’s also a very positive ‘cheer-up song,’ so be sure to pay attention to that aspect too.
Midsummer FruitSouthern All Stars
It’s a classic by Southern All Stars whose fragile intro brings tears to your eyes.
The lyrics are profoundly deep, so please sing it with your heart while paying renewed attention to them.
It expresses both heartache and love, sure to grab your heart.
An ageless masterpiece you’ll want to listen to over and over again.
Music HourPorno Graffitti
Used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, this song leaves a strong, refreshing, summery impression.
It’s a bright, catchy classic that makes you want to dance! Sing this and it’s sure to hype everyone up.
The chorus’s brightness feels incredibly pleasant!
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
A signature song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers that won the Japan Record Award in 2014.
It also made waves for its “Running Man” choreography! It’s probably one of the best songs to hype up a karaoke session right now.
This track evokes the sparkling beauty of a summer night.
SmilyAi Otsuka
Ai Otsuka’s cute, poppy charm absolutely explodes in this track.
It’s a song packed tight with the sparkling brightness of summer.
The blue sky in the music video really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? Ai Otsuka’s sun-like smile was super popular back then.
Let’s sing it out bright and bold!
The summer you gave meLeo Ieiri
A masterpiece by Leo Ieiri whose powerful vocals and profound lyrics bring listeners to tears.
It was also used as a TV drama theme song.
The straightforward, piercing lyrics and world-building are top-notch.
If you sing it with the same cool vibe as Leo Ieiri, everyone will find themselves listening intently.