Famous and popular Japanese summer songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
What songs come to mind when you think of summer tunes?
Maybe you’re one of those people who think, “If I go to karaoke in the summer, I want to sing summer songs, but I can’t think of any!” and end up struggling to pick a track.
It’s true—“summer songs” cover a wide range, from tracks that get you hyped to ballads that capture the unique, mellow emotions of the season, making it hard to choose.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of summer songs for various situations.
From high-energy anthems to moving, mellow listens, we’ve selected popular karaoke picks.
Use this as a guide for choosing your songs!
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Japanese summer song classics and popular tracks to sing at karaoke (61–70)
Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48
A bittersweet song that blends the freshness of summer with a girl’s poignant, romantic feelings.
It’s an incredibly upbeat track, so the chorus really soars! The music video features vivid ocean blues, giving it a wonderfully summery, refreshing vibe—be sure to check that out too.
Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls
Many people know this song because it was featured in a TV commercial.
While it has a rock flavor, its pop sensibilities are blended in just the right balance, making it addictive.
The flowing, lively melody feels great—and it’s undeniably cool!
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
A signature song by PUFFY, composed by Tamio Okuda with lyrics by Yosui Inoue.
Its cute, catchy melody and laid-back choreography became a hot topic.
Be sure to include the choreography when you sing it at karaoke.
It’s a classic that radiates a refreshing, summery vibe!
Hot LimitT.M.Revolution
A classic summer staple and a famous hit by T.M.Revolution! It’s a super catchy, upbeat track that also drew lots of attention for its costumes.
The wordplay really shines, making it a lot of fun.
Sing it at karaoke and it’s sure to bring the house down.
Makes you want to perform it with the choreography, too!
LIFEkimaguren
Hailing from Zushi in Kanagawa, this is KIMAGUREN’s signature song.
It’s a refreshing track that perfectly suits the seaside.
It’s not just a crowd-pleaser; the lyrics are actually quite profound.
It’s also a very positive ‘cheer-up song,’ so be sure to pay attention to that aspect too.