Classic summer hits that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended popular songs [2025]

In the BlueIkimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video

A song by Ikimono-gakari that evokes the freshness of summer.

It was released digitally in March 2024, and in July the CD came out as a double A-side single with “Harebare!”.

Created as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider, it’s also featured in their commercials.

Its lyrics, centered on youth and hope, resonate with listeners.

With a catchy melody and a bright vibe, it’s perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

Even first-timers can enjoy singing it with friends.

How about adding it to your summer memories by giving it a try?

Midsummer SunSakurako Ohara

Sakurako Ohara – Midsummer Sun (Music Video Short ver.)

Released in 2015 as Sakurako Ohara’s third solo single.

Chosen as the CM song for Colopl’s “White Cat Project,” it’s an impressive track whose sound overflows with excitement, making you want a pure, happy summer romance.

The guitar’s tone feels like it speeds up a summer love—so cute.

BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD (Short Ver.)

Released in 2006 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single.

The song was used in a “Zespri Gold Kiwi” commercial and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With this release, her total single sales surpassed 20 million copies, marking a historic first for both a solo artist and a female artist.

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

A four-member reggae group, Shonan no Kaze, delivers live performances that merge with fans and audiences through fiery sets perfectly suited to the summer beach.

This is their sixth single.

It topped the 2012 ranking of karaoke songs with the highest caloric burn while singing—an uptempo track that makes you want to whirl a towel even at karaoke.

Because the melody moves relatively little in the most exciting chorus, it’s easy to sing while keeping the energy high.

It’s a summer tune that gets everyone fired up when sung with friends and can bring the heat and breezy vibes of summer indoors.

All of the YouthFujifabric

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

When it comes to summer songs, many people imagine flashy tunes that everyone can get hyped to, but I bet there are also plenty who prefer something more bittersweet.

For those of you looking for that kind of track, I recommend Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete.” It’s a song wrapped in the nostalgia of late summer, and it’s the kind of track that can spark lively conversations about old memories.

SUMMER SONGYUI

YUI　『Summer Song-short ver.-』

This is the 12th single by YUI, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka who drew attention at her debut as having an “angelic koto-like voice,” and who now performs as the vocalist and guitarist of the rock band FLOWER FLOWER.

Positioned as a sequel to the digital-only track “Laugh away,” it was released with the tagline “YUI’s summer song!!” Although there are occasional melodic leaps, the melody is relaxed, so if you sing calmly, it’s comfortable to sing even at karaoke.

It’s a pop summer tune with a brisk beat that feels pleasantly refreshing, evoking the breeziness of summer.