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 you’ll want to sing at karaoke (31–40)
Summer is comingMaki Ohguro
With the crisp, catchy rhythm of timbales that seems to herald the arrival of summer, this is a standout track by Maki Ohguro.
Released in April 1994, the song is also included on the album “Eien no Yume ni Mukatte.” Its charm lies in the straightforward lyrics that capture the slightly stubborn feelings of a protagonist who can’t quite be honest despite the expectations around marriage.
It also reached living rooms nationwide as the opening theme for COUNT DOWN TV and as a Sapporo Beer commercial song.
It’s a perfect pick to amp up a summer drive and to give courage to anyone who wants to move forward at their own pace.
BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki
It’s a dazzlingly refreshing track that evokes a boundless blue sky and white sandy beaches.
It portrays the hope that awaits beyond hardship and the strong bond that lets you soar into the future with someone dear.
This work is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in June 2006, and it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s also well known as the song used in the Zespri Gold Kiwi commercial, and it’s included on the album “Secret” as well as the summer best-of compilation “A SUMMER BEST.” Listen to it on a summer drive or while soaking up the sun at the beach, and your spirits are sure to soar.
When you’re ready to take a new step forward, this song will surely give you courage.
Why not listen to it with someone special and talk about your hopes for the future?
Summertime CinderellaGreen Yellow Society
It’s a song packed tight with a love that shines like the midsummer sun—dazzling, yet a little bittersweet.
Like Cinderella’s magic, it captures the thrill of a love that sparkles in a fleeting moment, along with the urgency to confess those feelings before summer ends.
The protagonist’s emotions—drawn in despite confusion by a romance sparked by an unexpected encounter—will deeply resonate with anyone who’s experienced unrequited love.
Released first digitally in July 2023 and later as a CD single in September of the same year, the track colored Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.
m.
drama, “Midsummer Cinderella.” It also won an Excellence Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
Why not listen to it with someone special as you make summer memories?
Hi-FiveME:I
The title track of ME:I’s second single, released in August 2024, leaves a vivid impression with sweat gleaming under the sun and the refreshing zing of lemonade.
The lyrics, which depict the fun of summer festivals and time spent with someone special, sparkle in the heart like diamonds.
Topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100, the song channels the rising tides of friendship and budding romance—expressed through the simple act of a high-five—into an energetic sound.
Its world conjures moments by the sea and emotions wavering like summer heat haze, making it perfect for getting hyped at karaoke.
It’s a song that makes you want to high-five with everyone and create summer memories.
Yeah! Super HolidayAya Matsuura
A signature song by Aya Matsuura that captures the freedom and fun of summer with every fiber of its being.
Crafted by Tsunku♂, its catchy melody and up-tempo rhythm will get your heart dancing.
Released in May 2002 as her sixth single, it peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was certified Gold.
Its bright, poppy vibe makes it perfect for summer drives or turning up the energy at karaoke! Why not belt it out with full-on enthusiasm, letting that energetic vocal shine?
Japanese summer song classics and popular tracks I want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song packs a sense of exhilarating, fast-paced guitar rock with the bittersweetness of youth.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” in April 2024, marking Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first anime tie-in in about five years.
Created by Motoki Ohmori with the feeling of an answer song to “Ao to Natsu,” the track features striking, technically intricate guitar riffs that signal a return to the band’s roots.
The lyrics explore the finiteness of life, the struggles of adolescence, and the importance of loving one’s imperfect self.
It’s a refreshingly uplifting song, perfect for those who want to get fired up at summer festivals or reminisce about their youth.
Glaring SummerNaniwa Danshi
A dazzling, sun-bright summer anthem has arrived! This track was pre-released as a digital single in June 2025.
Its choreography, which blends summery vibes with disco, is a major highlight, showcasing high-energy dance perfectly suited for midsummer in both the intro and the chorus.
The song has also been featured in a ROUND1 commercial and is slated to be included on the album “BON BON VOYAGE,” set for release in July.
It’s perfect for hyping things up at the beach with friends or as the soundtrack to your summer memories!