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!

Playlist

Famous and popular Japanese summer songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Samama FestivalMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s signature summer song
2	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		A bittersweet love song about fireworks by two wildly popular artists
3	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		Bossa nova masterpieces centered on acoustic guitar
4	Summer loverSHISHAMO		A timeless song that stirs the heart—a poignant summer tune
5	12 cm shouldert-Ace		The heartbreaking love song by the trashy rapper T-Ace
6	UMI（produced by C&K）TEE		Sea summer songs have a pleasant melody.
7	fireworksaiko		A bittersweet summer love song about unrequited feelings, a classic by aiko
8	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A classic song that evokes summer nostalgia
9	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu's 'Spirits of the Sea' is a classic summer karaoke song.
10	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		A refreshing summer classic that sings of love by the seaside
11	Ultra SoulB’z		A summer theme song packed with exhilaration!
12	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		The memorable song from the sunscreen commercial
13	Shanana☆MINMI		A classic song perfect for a summer party
14	Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS		An anthem of youth, a classic song that evokes the feeling of summer.
15	Summer SongYUI		A summery, refreshing song brimming with a cool, fresh feel.
16	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		Expressing the bittersweet emotions of summer in ZONE’s famous song
17	Summer Colorsyuzu		A refreshing yuzu summer classic that gets you hyped.
18	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic that colors summer memories
19	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Classic karaoke songs that hype up the summer
20	Nagisasupittsu		The summer classic by Spitz is memorable.
21	summer festivalWhiteberry		A nostalgic classic, perfect for fireworks season
22	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		An AKB48 song that accompanies summer memories
23	Immoral SummerNogizaka 46		The impulses and worldview of a mature love that overcomes
24	Secret Summertsubaki fakutorī		Sparkling summer love, a mix of forbidden thrill and elation
25	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		A moving classic that colors summer memories
26	Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Be set free from the everyday with a summer tune
27	StarmineDa-iCE		Da-iCE song, an uplifting cheer anthem
28	Beautiful finsupittsu		Spitz’s summer song of courage and hope
29	tropical nightRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s classic that depicts a passionate summer romance
30	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		A wistful melody that paints memories of summer
31	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
32	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A refreshing cheer song about a summer crush
33	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
34	Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s moving summer classic
35	sea glassSaucy Dog		Summer youth, memories of love, the thrill of running
36	NatsuneYuuri		A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet emotions at the end of summer
37	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer hit songs and her thoughts on marriage
38	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		A song of hope and strong bonds soaring into the future
39	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a summer love
40	Hi-FiveME:I		ME:I’s famous song that depicts memories of summer
41	Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya		A summer song with a bright, heart-lifting melody
42	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Youthful rock sound, the resonance of blue and summer
43	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		A disco-style summer anthem arrives this summer!
44	Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club		Refreshing summer music, a heart-soothing singing voice
45	Summer-patterned catOfisharu Higedan Dism		Adventures with a Cat, a Song of Summer Morning Memories
46	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		A refreshing summer song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart
47	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WANIMA’s summer cheer song
48	cotton candyback number		A famous back number song that depicts a romance at a summer festival
49	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		Nostalgia and memories of summer nights
50	Fanfaresumika		An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
51	Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY		≒JOY's third summer love song
52	In the Blueikimonogakari		A coming-of-age story about finding bonds with friends and discovering your true self
53	Naughty Sunorenji renji		ORANGE RANGE’s summer love song
54	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
55	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A call to pure passion and challenge
56	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A youth song depicting the end of summer and the fleeting nature of growth
57	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to express your feelings
58	sparkleFuji Kaze		A positive message about overcoming hardships with the one you love
59	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A summer coming-of-age story about love and friendship
60	Embracing SummerTUBE		A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
61	Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu		A song that depicts summer feelings that defy fate
62	Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB48		A refreshing summer song and a maiden's heart
63	Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls		Popular songs: the harmony of rock and pop
64	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		A classic PUFFY song—cute and refreshing
65	Hot LimitT.M.Revolution		A summer classic! T.M.Revolution’s passionate performance
66	LIFEkimaguren		Kimaguren's refreshing cheering song
67	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		Deep lyrics that resonate in the heart from Southern’s classic songs
68	Music HourPorunogurafiti		A summery song featuring a comfortable, catchy chorus
69	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		JSB, a summer classic by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
70	SmilyOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s sparkling, summery pop appeal
71	The summer you gave meieiri reo		The moving songs and lyrical appeal of Leo Ieiri
72	That Summer’s Ambiguous Me feat. SUPER EIGHTToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A summer youth song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and SUPER EIGHT
73	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		A refreshing song that evokes memories of youth
74	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A bittersweet adult pop masterpiece of summer
75	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		Summer hit songs by TUBE, songs about the sun
76	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A classic that makes you feel the end of summer: Yosui Inoue
77	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		Love and passion for music at a summer festival
78	Refreshing RockSilent Siren		A cute and lively song that brightens up summer