[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 Classic Summer Hits & Popular Japanese Summer Songs! (111–120)
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s “Slow & Easy” is a perfect match for summer thanks to its ukulele tones.
True to Hirai, a leader in Japanese surf music, the relaxed, laid-back sound evokes the sea and feels so good.
It’s the title track from his 2015 album Slow & Easy, and the lyrics—urging people caught up in the rush of life to slow down and look around—leave a strong impression.
Just the intro puts you in a summer mood, so definitely consider adding it to your karaoke repertoire!
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Released on June 1, 1994, this was Kazuyoshi Saito’s fourth single.
It was used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s children’s program Ponkikkies, which sparked its popularity.
With its upbeat rhythm, it’s a song that feels great to sing, and it’ll make listeners want to grab a tambourine.
Fanfare of the Starsatarashii chizu
A song by former SMAP members Goro Inagaki, Shingo Katori, and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, it was created as a support song for Hoshi no Dragon Quest (Star Dragon Quest).
The lyrics and composition were handled by Nakajin, the guitarist of SEKAI NO OWARI.
With lyrics brimming with dreams and hope and a lively rhythm, it feels as if you’re being drawn right into the world of Dragon Quest.
If you’re singing karaoke with friends, this is the one to choose—your friendship is sure to grow deeper!
Two People’s Summer StorySugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe
Nostalgic for those of a certain generation, this song became Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe’s biggest hit after being featured as the CM song for Japan Airlines’ “JALPAK ’85,” selling 380,000 copies on the Oricon charts.
According to composer Tetsuji Hayashi, the song—including the lyrics—was completed in just three days and was recorded immediately afterward.
It’s one of Japan’s signature summer songs.
A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi
Released in 1993 by Yumi Matsutoya, this song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Dare ni mo Ienai” (I Can’t Tell Anyone).
Boosted by the drama’s popularity, it became a hit and reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly singles chart—the first time in about 17 years since “Ano Hi ni Kaeritai.” It’s a song that evokes sultry tropical nights, with a high “feels-like” temperature.
Perfect for summer karaoke.