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

Love againglobe

globe / 「Love again（from LIVE DVD globe the best live 1995-2002）」

There’s something similar between the heat of summer and the heat of love, isn’t there? This is a track by globe, the music unit that led the Japanese pop scene in the ’90s.

It was released as a single in 1998, along with an album of the same name.

It’s a sophisticated electronic tune that sings about the pleasure of falling headlong into love.

If you watched the variety show “Gakkō e Ikō!” you might remember a unit called Nanshiki globe that did a parody cover of it.

With its summery vibe, there’s no way it won’t hype up a big karaoke gathering with friends!

sparklerGagaga SP

Gagaga SP 'Sparklers'

This is Gagaga SP’s second single, released on August 10, 2001.

In contrast to the delicate mood of sparklers, it features their signature youthful punk sound and conveys an intense longing for “you.” It’s guaranteed to make you want to belt it out at karaoke!

TSUNAMISouthern All Stars

TSUNAMI – Southern All Stars [AiemuTV – Acoustic cover]

For Southern All Stars’ summer songs, do you prefer “Manatsu no Kajitsu” or “TSUNAMI”? I’m definitely Team “TSUNAMI”! The tightly restrained verses and the chorus that crashes in like a big wave are just indescribable.

The lyrics liken the swells of human emotion to waves—almost like a grown-up version of a heart-flutter! Interestingly, while a “tsunami” is a massive wave, there isn’t a strictly equivalent word in English; in English-speaking countries it’s written as “tsunami.” So sing your heart out, feeling that distinctly Japanese kind of love that can’t quite be translated into English.

The Door to SummerSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda - The Summer Door

This song is Seiko Matsuda’s fifth single, released in 1981.

Composed by Kazuo Zaitsu, it was used in Shiseido’s “Ekubo” commercial.

Its breezy tone irresistibly evokes a refreshing summer.

As expected, adding a slightly Latin rhythm really livens up a summer tune.

Whether you’re a Seiko-chan fan or not, give it a try and sing along.

HANABIMr.Children

Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live

July also has Tanabata, and the summer festival season finally arrives in full swing.

And when it comes to summer festivals, fireworks are a must, aren’t they? There are many songs about fireworks, but among them, I think Mr.

Children’s “HANABI” is one of the most popular.

It’s a very famous song that people of any generation know, so you can sing it at karaoke in all kinds of situations, like with friends or at company drinking parties.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA’s signature song “Tomoni” is a highly message-driven track that conveys strength and kindness—encouraging listeners to keep looking forward even in difficult times.

Released in 2016 as part of the single “JUICE UP!!,” it was also chosen as the theme song for the project “Tomoni Susumu Kumamoto,” which focused on recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.

Filled with love for their hometown and a spirit of support, the song has become one of WANIMA’s most beloved and representative numbers.

Celebrating bonds with friends and cheering on young people as they strive toward their dreams, it’s the perfect song to share with someone special while making summer memories together.

July 8the GazettE

Gazette — July 8 [Shichi Gatsu Youka]

the GazettE is one of the most popular bands in the visual kei scene and is supported overseas by people who love Japanese culture.

Their song “July 8th” is a love song themed around parting and serves as a sequel to their track “Wakaremichi.” At karaoke, if you sing “Wakaremichi” first and then “July 8th,” the story will be easier to follow.