[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] Carefully Selected Summer Classics and Popular Japanese Summer Songs! (91–100)
CaliforniaKetsumeishi
This is a summer song by Ketsumeishi released in 2014.
Ketsumeishi is known for their beautiful, fleeting melodies, and while “California” has that element too, it’s a laid-back track you can enjoy with a relaxed vibe in the best way.
Wrapped in the refreshing atmosphere and openness of the West Coast, it’s a song that lifts your spirits when you sing it! It’s perfect for singing in an air-conditioned room during the hot summer months.
The shared, easygoing feel makes it a comfortable song to enjoy together, so sing it with your friends along with “Natsu no Omoide” and have fun!
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
When it comes to Ketsumeishi’s summer songs, “Natsu no Omoide” is the one that comes to mind.
It’s a groovy hip-hop tune with a driving mid-tempo that’s easy to get into and features light, crisp guitar cutting.
Released as a single in 2003, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It was also used in a commercial for Vodafone at the time, which is now SoftBank.
The lyrics are filled with words that evoke the joys of summer, and just listening to it makes you excited.
Try rapping it and give it a go at karaoke!
Innocent SeasonGesu no Kiwami Otome.
The band Gesu no Kiwami Otome., formed around keyboardist and vocalist Enon Kawatani, released “Muku na Kisetsu” in 2015 as the follow-up to their hit “Romance ga Ariamaru.” It’s a track that expresses the bittersweet feeling of summer ending with an intense arrangement.
While it naturally fits the moment when summer draws to a close, it also seems perfect to sing around July, right as summer begins.
With its cool bassline, it’s likely to resonate with listeners who love deep, low-end sounds.
Summer RainKobukuro
In early July, the lingering rainy season often brings days when it’s hot yet raining.
On days like that, how about listening to “Summer rain,” released in 2009? This emotional track is by the folk duo Kobukuro, who made their major debut in 2001 with their first single “YELL ~Eru~/Bell.” Its catchy, memorable melody seems perfect for karaoke, and if you’re up for it, try tackling the harmony parts too!
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
This is a single released by Southern All Stars in 1990, but it may be better known as the theme song for the film Inamura Jane, directed by Keisuke Kuwata.
The movie is a surfer film set in Shonan in 1965.
That’s why it’s a song that tends to come to mind—and makes you want to sing it—when summer arrives.
The song features many high notes, large jumps in pitch, and even uses very unstable scales, making it very difficult to sing.
However, precisely for that reason, it’s a song that offers a strong sense of satisfaction once you’ve finished singing it.
I no longer pray for miracles.Haruka to Miyuki
Haruka to Miyuki’s songs include lyrics and melodies that evoke the golden era of folk.
This track features Haruka’s unadorned, resolute vocal work, which is a big part of its appeal.
It was released in 2016 as their 14th single.
If you can nail it at karaoke, it’ll look seriously cool! In particular, the opening vocal phrase strongly defines the song’s impression, so be mindful of expressing the world of the song clearly with your voice.
It’s extremely hot.Higuchi Ai
Do you prefer Ai Higuchi with a full band or Ai Higuchi singing and playing the piano? If you’re an anime fan, you might strongly associate her with “Akuma no Ko,” the ending theme of Attack on Titan.
Among her songs, if you’re singing karaoke in sweltering July, I recommend “Mousho Desu” (“It’s Scorching Hot”)! While it depicts the kind of lovey-dovey scenes common to couples, the lyrics ultimately don’t lead to a happy ending—something many can relate to.
Don’t miss the music video, which features a cheongsam (Chinese dress)!