[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!
July marks the end of the rainy season and the arrival of full-on summer!
It’s an exciting time with lots of events like summer festivals and music fests.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in July.
We’ve picked out especially recommended hit songs from among refreshing, high-energy tracks and powerful tunes—perfect for the hot summer.
Of course, heading to the beach or the pool is great, but on days when the heat makes you think “Going outside is dangerous!”, why not enjoy karaoke indoors with the air conditioning on?
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[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully Selected Summer Classics and Popular Japanese Summer Songs! (91–100)
Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady
It’s no exaggeration to call them legends: lyricist Yu Aku and composer Shunichi Tokura, the golden duo behind this towering idol classic, “Nagisa no Sindbad.” It works when you want to revel in your own delight, it works when you want to hype up the room—if you’re ever stuck for a summer song to sing, this is the one.
The lyrics liken a man who steals a maiden’s heart to Sindbad the thief—a quintessential touch of the good old days of idol pop.
This was even tested on the TV show “Detective Knight Scoop,” but supposedly any woman over 50 can dance to Pink Lady’s songs!?
swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti
Agetaka-cho, Porno Graffitti’s sixth single released in 2001.
Alongside Saudade, it’s one of the band’s signature songs and remains hugely popular.
It was also used as a Shiseido tie-in and featured in commercials.
Beloved not only by fans but by a wide audience, it’s famous as a song that really hypes up a karaoke session.
A summer-tinged, mood-lifting number! At karaoke, clap along together and get the energy going!
[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully Selected Summer Classics & Popular Japanese Summer Hits! (101–110)
SupernovaMacaroni Enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu, the rock band affectionately known as “Maka-en,” scored hits with songs like “Koibito Gokko” and “Ikiru o Suru.” Their “Supernova” is a mid-tempo, summery pop-rock tune.
Hattori’s vocals and melodies sit on the higher side overall, so it’s perfect for those confident in their high range.
And the mid-song keyboard solo by Daiki Hasegawa—rare in pop—really showcases their musicality and is fantastic.
Be sure to pay attention to that part when you sing it!
Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-Shirts Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, a band that’s a regular at summer festivals, released their summer song “Chirabare! Summer People” in 2022.
It’s included on the single “Himawari Contest,” and surprisingly, it’s said to be Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s first-ever summer song.
It’s a high-energy, upbeat tune that’s perfect for the hot season—and great for karaoke, too.
The contrast between the lyrics, which repeatedly highlight summer’s downsides, and the lively sound is also really fun.
It’s a track I want you to listen to in July, right after the rainy season ends, to get ready for the summer ahead!
Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-Shirts Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan is a three-piece rock band that’s released many karaoke crowd-pleasers like “Atsumare! Party People.” Their “Chirabare! Summer People” can be considered a sister track to “Atsumare! Party People,” a perfect pick for those carefree summer moods when you just want to go wild without thinking.
The upbeat, irresistibly lively vibe is absolutely fantastic.
When you sing it at karaoke, try copying Aribobo Shibata’s call-and-response parts to hype things up even more!
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Hanani Bourei (Ghost in a Flower) by Yorushika was written as the theme song for the animated film A Whisker Away.
Released as a single in 2020, it reached No.
6 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
According to n-buna, who wrote the lyrics and music, the lyrics were intentionally composed without a fixed meaning, leaving interpretation up to the listener.
If you take it as looking back on summer memories with someone who’s no longer here, the lyrics become incredibly heartrending.
With its dramatic rises and falls, it’s a number that should feel great to sing at karaoke.
Give it a try!
A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR
Megumi no Hito is a lively, rhythm-driven song that sings about a captivating woman against a summery backdrop.
Released in April 1983, it was Rats & Star’s first single after changing their name from Chanels, and it became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Dakishimetai!” and has continued to be loved by many.
With its catchy melody and choreography, it’s the perfect track for summer karaoke when you want to have fun with friends.
The lyrics, in particular, tug at the heartstrings of those in love, making it highly recommended for anyone dreaming of a summer romance.