[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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[Karaoke Songs for July] A curated selection of classic summer hits and popular Japanese summer songs! (21–30)
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in the summer, it has to be Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new track released this June.
Chosen as the Coca-Cola Coke STUDIO campaign song, it’s also included on the album ANTENNA.
Its lyrics are incredibly uplifting—facing challenges head-on, breaking free, and aiming for a brighter future.
The adventurous spirit of pursuing dreams and goals is sure to resonate with many.
It has surpassed 100 million streams, and the music video on YouTube has received an enormous response.
It’s the perfect song for when you want a boost of energy or need to keep moving forward.
Be sure to sing it at karaoke and soak up the positive vibes!
UMI（produced by C&K）TEE
Since summer vacation starts in July, it makes you want to go to the beach, right? For karaoke in this season, songs about the sea are the perfect fit.
“UMI,” a track by singer-songwriter TEE, features ocean-evoking sounds and lyrics that make it ideal for July karaoke.
The music video, which uses lots of seaside footage, really captures the summer vibe, so be sure to check it out.
HOT HOT HOT!The SALOVERS
The SALOVERS’ “HOT HOT HOT!” depicts “me pushing myself for you, who’s in love in the sweltering month of July.” It’s a track included on their 2013 single “On a Night Like This in the Andes, HOT HOT HOT!,” and its fast-paced rock sound is perfect for livening up a karaoke session.
In the music video, inspired by the song’s lyrics, the band members push themselves to the limit with things like competitive eating and fights on a rooftop.
Love againglobe
There’s something similar between the heat of summer and the heat of love, isn’t there? This is a track by globe, the music unit that led the Japanese pop scene in the ’90s.
It was released as a single in 1998, along with an album of the same name.
It’s a sophisticated electronic tune that sings about the pleasure of falling headlong into love.
If you watched the variety show “Gakkō e Ikō!” you might remember a unit called Nanshiki globe that did a parody cover of it.
With its summery vibe, there’s no way it won’t hype up a big karaoke gathering with friends!
sparklergagaga supi
This is Gagaga SP’s second single, released on August 10, 2001.
In contrast to the delicate mood of sparklers, it features their signature youthful punk sound and conveys an intense longing for “you.” It’s guaranteed to make you want to belt it out at karaoke!
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
When it comes to Southern All Stars’ summer songs, do you prefer “Manatsu no Kajitsu” or “TSUNAMI”? I’m definitely on Team “TSUNAMI”! That tightly restrained A-melody and the chorus crashing in like a big wave are just indescribable.
The lyrics likening the sway of human emotions to waves are like a “grown-up kind of flutter,” too! As for the huge wave that surges in—a “tsunami”—strictly speaking, there isn’t an exact English equivalent for it; even in English-speaking countries it’s written as “tsunami.” Sensing that uniquely Japanese, untranslatable kind of love, sing your heart out!
The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko
This song is Seiko Matsuda’s fifth single, released in 1981.
Composed by Kazuo Zaitsu, it was used in Shiseido’s “Ekubo” commercial.
Its breezy tone irresistibly evokes a refreshing summer.
As expected, adding a slightly Latin rhythm really livens up a summer tune.
Whether you’re a Seiko-chan fan or not, give it a try and sing along.
