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 I want to sing at karaoke (41–50)
Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY
This ≒JOY release is filled with bittersweet feelings, set to a sound as fresh as a breeze that heralds the arrival of summer.
Released in June 2025, it’s the group’s third single, with Reon Esumi as the center.
The lyrics, which liken summer romance to shaved ice, are absolutely adorable and make you feel like falling in love yourself.
It’s perfect as background music for making memories with friends and loved ones!
Japanese summer-song classics and popular tracks to sing at karaoke (51–60)
In the BlueIkimonogakari
A brisk, refreshing uptempo tune.
It portrays a coming-of-age story about a young person who, while cherishing encounters and bonds with friends, discovers their true self—imbued with the down-to-earth message characteristic of Ikimonogakari.
From March 2024, it has also been used in commercials as the theme song commemorating the 140th anniversary of Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider, and it was released as a double A-side single together with Harubaru!, the opening theme for the TV anime Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
It’s the perfect track for karaoke with friends under the summer blue sky, or whenever you want a refreshing change of pace.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
A youthful pop tune that vividly portrays a passionate summer romance.
ORANGE RANGE’s playful spirit blends with a mixture-rock sound to boldly depict an adult love affair.
Set to a melody with a retro vibe, the lyrics skillfully capture the push-and-pull between reason and desire.
Released in July 2007, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~Ikemen Paradise~” and was also included on the album “PANIC FANCY.” It’s the perfect track for belting out at karaoke or for marking a page of youth on a hot summer day.
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
This song paints memories of youth that are as refreshing and bittersweet as a summer sky.
Tatsuya Kitani released it in July 2023.
It was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and received a Special Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
The cool, refreshing melody and lyrics that weave together the pure relationships unique to adolescence, along with regret and a sense of loss, vividly awaken memories everyone has experienced.
It’s a perfect song to sing in an air-conditioned karaoke room on a hot summer day while reminiscing about the past.
Full-Power BoySukima Switch
This is a refreshing rock number that calls for pure passion and an all-out, take-it-on attitude.
Its message—urging us to live without forgetting the innocent mindset of our youth—resonates deeply.
Released in April 2004, the track was featured in a commercial for NTT DoCoMo in the Kansai region, boosting its popularity even further.
It was later included on the album “Sora Sou Clip.” This is a song you should listen to when adulthood’s busyness wears you down and your heart feels tired.
Belt it out at karaoke, and you might just reclaim your purest self and find the resolve to take on new challenges.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
A coming-of-age song that delicately portrays the end of summer and the fleeting nature of growth.
Showcasing Yorushika’s nuanced expression and shining melodies, this track appears on the mini-album “Dakara Boku wa Ongaku o Yameta” released in May 2018.
n-buna’s poetic lyrics and suis’s transparent, airy vocals blend beautifully, vividly capturing nostalgic summer scenes and the sense of loss that accompanies youth.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to look back on treasured memories or sink into a nostalgic mood.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Motohiro Hata
This is a youthful love song by Motohiro Hata, characterized by its translucent vocals and acoustic guitar.
It delicately depicts the inner transformation of a protagonist who hesitates to express their feelings but decides to break out of their shell and move forward with courage.
Released as a single in June 2007 and included on the album “Contrast,” this track is perfect for a karaoke outing when you want to escape the summer heat.
It’s also a gentle, uplifting anthem recommended for anyone who needs the courage to confess their feelings.