[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

An unexpected mishap on a summer festival date becomes the catalyst that brings two people closer.

It’s a refreshing summer song by SHISHAMO, packed with the exhilaration of youth.

Released on July 2, 2014 as SHISHAMO’s first single, it was selected as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s JAPAN COUNTDOWN in August and became a major hit, topping FM802’s OSAKAN HOT 100 for five consecutive weeks.

The music video, which uses real footage from festival scenes, is a captivating production that lets you feel the authentic heat unique to summer festivals.

It’s perfect for making summer memories with someone special.

cotton candyback number

back number – Watagashi (full)

A sweet and bittersweet song by back number that vividly captures the scenes of a summer festival and the delicate feelings of a young person in love.

Released in July 2012 and used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, the track is marked by a gentle melody that warmly embraces a youthful love story.

It delicately portrays a summer romance that melts away like cotton candy.

The music video featuring Mizuki Yamamoto further enhances the song’s charm.

It remains beloved by many as a song you want to listen to slowly to forget the summer heat, and one you want to sing carefully at karaoke.

Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End

indigo la End “Summer Night Magic”

A beautiful yet fleeting love story, enchanted by the magic of a summer night.

The band sound of indigo la End and the poetic lyrics woven by Enon Kawatani exquisitely capture the aching feelings you sense on summer nights.

Set against the backdrop of festival sounds and the nighttime city, this work portrays the surreal allure born from the constraints of time, and it emerged as the B-side to the single “Before We Get Sad” released in June 2015.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke with someone special on a hot summer night, reminiscing in an air-conditioned room about precious memories.

In the BlueIkimonogakari

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

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

ORANGE RANGE “Ikenai Taiyō” Music Video

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.

Full-Power BoySukima Switch

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

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

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

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.