[2025] Songs I want to sing at karaoke in June: classic tracks like rain-themed songs

The Rain and Meback number

Ameto Bokuno Hanashi

A beloved song by back number that wraps the pain of heartbreak—depicted alongside a poignant rainy scene—in a beautiful melodic line.

With delicate expressions, it weaves together fragments of memories recalled while getting soaked in the rain, making for a deeply moving track.

Included on the album “Superstar,” released in April 2011, it captured the hearts of many listeners as their major-label debut work.

This piece resonates even more when listened to during the rainy season.

It’s a soothing song that stays close to the feeling of trying to move forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart.

In love with Shizukuindigo la End

indigo la End 'In Love with Droplets'

A wistful love song by indigo la End that begins with a scene of watching the unending rain at an old bus stop.

Released in September 2015 as a double A-side single, the song uses rain imagery to portray the protagonist’s feelings as they gaze at a monochrome cityscape, thinking only of the one they love.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a day steeped in the gloom of the rainy season.

When your feelings for someone start to overflow, try listening quietly while standing in the rain—you may feel a sense of your heart being cleansed.

festivalsumika

sumika / Festival [Music Video] - Morinaga Confectionery “In Jelly for Exams 2021” CM Song

This is a bright, pop-infused track that lifts your spirits even under rainy skies.

Widely known as the Morinaga Confectionery commercial song, it also serves as an encouraging message for exam takers.

Its determined stance on overcoming anxiety and nerves on the way to a goal blends with a powerful melody, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Included on the album AMUSIC, released in March 2021, this song is one you’ll want to listen to not only during the rainy season but also when you stand at a crossroads in life or are about to take a new step.

UmbrellaNaniwa Danshi

Umbrella

A bittersweet love song by Naniwa Danshi, released as a coupling track in July 2021.

Centered on the theme of rain, it features lyrics that capture the closeness of sharing an umbrella and the stirrings of young love, paired with delicate sounds reminiscent of raindrops that resonate with the heart.

The members’ distinct vocal styles shine, complemented by a refined, captivating melody line.

On days when your heart feels like it might be drenched by the rain, this song stays by your side, gently wrapping your downcast mood and bringing quiet comfort to those long stretches of rainy days.

cherrySpitz

Spitz / Cherry

A coming-of-age song named after a seasonal fruit.

Released in April 1996, this work sets the resolve to move forward after heartbreak to a fresh, vibrant melody.

With delicate word choice and a clear, translucent vocal, it beautifully balances sorrow and hope, making it one of Spitz’s finest masterpieces.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear from spring into early summer, carried by a refreshing breeze.

Whether you’re suffering from love or ready to take a step toward your dreams and hopes, this is a song you should definitely listen to.

Rain and CappuccinoYorushika

Yorushika – Rain and Cappuccino (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad perfect for the rainy season, imbued with the sound of rain and the aroma of a café.

Included on the album “Elma,” released in August 2019, it strikingly portrays the fictional character Elma as she lives on, carrying the pain of losing her beloved while holding precious memories close to her heart.

It’s a key track that established the world of Yorushika’s album “Elma,” and it beautifully depicts the scenery of Visby, Sweden, which Elma visits in the story.

Highly recommended for those who want to empathize with the feeling of cherishing someone dear, or for anyone who wants to enjoy music gently on a rainy day.

cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo

This song, which likens the flutter and joy of romance to sweet, juicy fruit, is a perfect fit for early summer.

Over the span of two years, a couple quarrels yet cares for each other, coming to cherish the days they spend together—a story brightly portrayed with a lively rhythm and brassy arrangements.

Released in December 2003, the track was included on the album “LOVE PUNCH,” and was also used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV and the ending theme for Fuji TV’s Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!.

Brimming with pop energy that captures both a forward-looking spirit and the exhilaration of love, this piece is ideal for a fresh early-summer morning or the time spent waiting to meet someone special.