[2026] Songs I want to sing at karaoke in June: classic tracks about rain and more
Once Golden Week is over and June arrives, summer is just around the corner.
It’s the rainy season, which can dampen your mood and make it harder to go out, but we’re introducing karaoke songs that let you feel the vibe of June and make you want to sing even while spending time at home!
From classic “rain songs” that match the bittersweet feelings unique to this time of year, to refreshing medium-tempo numbers and up-tempo tracks—there are plenty of tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.
Pick songs that suit your mood and let’s enjoy June to the fullest!
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[2026] Songs I want to sing at karaoke in June: classic rain-themed songs and other masterpieces (71–80)
Summer RainKobukuro
Kobukuro, the musical duo set to create the theme song for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, are well known for their work.
“Summer Rain,” which was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Cross Game, is included as a coupling track on their 17th single, “Niji” (Rainbow).
Its pop ensemble carried by a lively beat lifts your spirits with a refreshing, liberating feel that evokes a summer shower.
It’s also a great choice for karaoke—perfect for blowing away the gloomy atmosphere that often settles in June.
JuneSuga Shikao
Suga Shikao, famous for writing the lyrics to SMAP’s “Yozora no Mukō,” has a song called “June” that sings about the feeling of summer approaching in June.
It’s track 6 on his 2004 album “TIME” and was used in a commercial for Sekisui House’s “Sha Maison.” It’s a mid-tempo number characteristic of Suga, who is heavily influenced by soul and funk, featuring wah-drenched guitar that gives it a distinctly funky vibe.
It’s a song that captures the atmosphere after the rain during the rainy season—be sure to try it at karaoke!
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Yorushika’s “Just a Sunny Day for You” makes you long for the summer that comes after the rainy season.
Included on the 2018 mini-album “No Encore for the Loser,” the song became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million views on streaming platforms.
The music video, filmed at Amaharashi Coast in Toyama Prefecture, is refreshingly crisp and makes you excited for summer’s arrival.
Be sure to pay attention to the bittersweet lyrics that reminisce about summers past.
If you’re wishing for summer to come soon, why not sing this song and get a head start on those summer vibes?
[2026] Songs I Want to Sing at Karaoke in June: Classic Rain-Themed Tracks (81–90)
threadNakajima Miyuki
June brings thoughts of June brides, and when it comes to songs perfect for weddings, Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” comes to mind.
Released in 1998 as Nakajima’s 35th single, the song has been covered by numerous artists and used as a movie theme and in commercials.
It’s a classic widely known across generations.
The lyrics, which liken two people who have met to vertical and horizontal threads, are deeply moving and make it a perfect choice for wedding background music!
LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota’s “LOVE RAIN ~Koi no Ame~” evokes a romantic rainy scene.
Released in 2010, the song was written for the drama “Tsuki no Koibito ~Moon Lovers~,” starring Takuya Kimura.
It features Kubota’s signature light, pop-leaning R&B sound.
The lyrics depict rain falling like magic, as if urging the couple’s love to deepen.
It exudes a stylish vibe, almost as if the song itself were the drama’s storyline.
If you’re the type who wants to enjoy love come rain or shine, give it a sing!
The Last RainKōda Kumi
Singer Kumi Koda, who pioneered a one-of-a-kind “sexy-cool” style and is counted as one of the songstresses of the Heisei era.
“Saigo no Ame,” included as the B-side to her 9th single “Gentle Words,” is known as a cover of Yasushi Nakanishi’s long-running hit.
The sentimental lyrics depicting heartbreak may reveal a different landscape when sung from a woman’s perspective.
As a famous song that almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s a sure-fire ballad to get the crowd going at karaoke during the rainy season—just like its title suggests.
Longing for RainYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro is an enka singer beloved not only by older listeners but also by younger generations.
She’s known for hits like “Funauta,” “Namida Koi,” and “Onna Minato-machi,” but we mustn’t forget “Ame no Bojō,” a rain-themed classic that’s perfect for June.
Her rich, heartrending voice really sinks into the soul, and the chorus has an incredibly familiar, catchy melody.
That’s exactly why it’s a great pick even if you only vaguely remember the lyrics—you’ll still find it easy to sing through to the end.
