[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!

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Gagaga SP 'Sparklers'

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

TSUNAMI – Southern All Stars [AiemuTV – Acoustic cover]

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

Seiko Matsuda - The Summer Door

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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE

Carrying Happiness

A number that makes your heart leap just by listening, wrapping you in an extraordinary sense of bliss! Released by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2025, this song was chosen as the theme for Tokyo Disney Resort’s summer event.

It brilliantly captures the concept of an “exceptionally happy summer,” working like magic to energize anyone who hears it.

Its irresistibly bright melody and positive lyrics are sure to make the time you spend with your loved ones even more exciting!

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Tsubaki Factory “Secret Summer” (Music Video)

Sung over a sparkling sound is a slightly bitter love story.

It’s a song performed by Tsubaki Factory from Hello! Project.

The track will be released in July 2025.

With a refreshing sound that conjures up images of a sun-drenched poolside and lyrics that depict the protagonist’s aching feelings as they waver in a forbidden relationship, the contrast really gets you.

The mix of exhilaration and immorality hits you right in the heart.

I think it’s perfect for a summer drive.