[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!
July marks the end of the rainy season and the arrival of full-on summer!
It’s an exciting time with lots of events like summer festivals and music fests.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in July.
We’ve picked out especially recommended hit songs from among refreshing, high-energy tracks and powerful tunes—perfect for the hot summer.
Of course, heading to the beach or the pool is great, but on days when the heat makes you think “Going outside is dangerous!”, why not enjoy karaoke indoors with the air conditioning on?
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[July Karaoke Songs] A Curated Selection of Summer Classics & Popular Japanese Summer Hits! (41–50)
Youth and youth and youthaimyon
A gem of a love song that wraps a faint summer infatuation in the air, pressing a delicate, fleeting ache against the heart.
It sensitively portrays the emotions of youth swaying between dreams and reality through landscapes and everyday scenes.
Aimyon’s sweet, husky voice adds even more depth.
Released in August 2017 as the B-side to her third single, “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai,” and later featured from July 2021 as the song for Kirin Beer’s Tanrei Green Label commercial, this track is one to play on summer evenings, in that season when thoughts of someone special grow stronger.
summer squallarashi
A captivating song featuring a refreshing melody and encouraging lyrics that color the passionate summer of Koshien.
Produced as Asahi Broadcasting’s “Summer High School Baseball Support Song,” this track perfectly blends the energetic sound crafted by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu with lyrics that cheer on high school baseball players who give their all.
Released in July 2018, it was later included in the album “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019” and has been beloved by many fans.
It’s the perfect song not only for players aiming for Koshien, but also for anyone who wants to feel the spirit of summer youth, hard work, and passion for their dreams.
hummingIkuta Rira
This is a warm piece that portrays a morning wrapped in a gentle, calm atmosphere.
Written and composed by Rira Ikuta, it served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s information program “Mezamashi Doyobi.” The theme of this work, which accompanies a leisurely weekend morning, is “kindness to oneself,” something we easily forget in our daily lives.
It’s a heartwarming track that lets you relax and feel at ease within an unhurried, peaceful moment.
Highly recommended for those who want to take their mornings slowly or steal a quiet breath amid busy days.
July 1stHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki’s summer song adds a brilliant splash of color to the arrival of the season.
Its bright, breezy melody and uplifting lyrics come together to hint at the start of the hot months.
Included on the single “H,” released in 2002, the track gained wide recognition when it was featured in KOSE’s VISÉE TV commercial.
In the car on the way to the beach, while getting ready to head to a festival, or in those moments before meeting up with friends…
it’s an exciting song that makes you want to make plans with someone.
Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu
A moving song that depicts the feelings of a protagonist defying fate, themed around the impatience of summer and the fragility of destiny.
Released in April 2022, this track was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering” and was later included on the album “TAMASHII no Ibasho” (Where the Soul Belongs).
Its powerful performance and exhilarating melody line make it perfect for belting out at karaoke—highly recommended for anyone who wants to sing their heart out.