All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke

Many people have a go-to song they always sing when they go to karaoke.

But why not sometimes try songs that match the season?

In particular, summer songs often burst with energy—tracks that get you hyped, or ones you can sing and dance to!

On the flip side, there are also mellow, touching ballads that really resonate with the heart.

Here, we’ll introduce plenty of summer tunes that are perfect for a summer karaoke session and will boost that summertime vibe.

We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic classics to recent hits, so give them a try!

Playlist

All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	summer festivalWhiteberry		Whiteberry’s “Natsu Matsuri” is a classic summer rock song.
2	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a nostalgic summer memory.
3	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		The appeal of Ketsumeishi’s signature summer songs
4	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		Paradise Baby is a classic summer song.
5	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
6	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s “Suirenka” is a summer classic, popular at beach huts and karaoke.
7	Nagisasupittsu		Spitz’s “Nagisa” is a representative song of the 1990s.
8	sea glassSaucy Dog		The exhilarating freshness and bittersweetness of Saucy Dog
9	Bright and clear!ikimonogakari		A bright and upbeat song by Ikimono-gakari
10	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		ZONE's signature song, a massive hit selling over one million copies
11	Summer has come.≠ME		A song from ≠ME’s 9th single that sings about summer memories
12	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s signature song, a tune of memories from a fireworks festival
13	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A bittersweet end-of-summer song—Fuji Fabric recommended
14	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A refreshing, summery song by Aimyon
15	SUMMER SONGYUI		A coming-of-age song that portrays YUI’s unrequited summer love
16	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu’s collaboration song
17	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Representative summer song by PUFFY
18	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic, Manatsu no Kajitsu (Mid-Summer Fruit)
19	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction to Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer song “Ao to Natsu”
20	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Music Hour is a classic summer song.
21	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		Signature songs by Every Little Thing
22	12 cm shouldert-Ace		t-Ace's romantic dance number
23	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Naminori Johnny is a classic summer song.
24	Wings Named YouKobukuro		Theme song of Kobukuro's 13th single
25	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s “HOT LIMIT” is a hit song
26	EsperanzaNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s passionate love song Esperanza
27	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s first million-selling, a mature summer love song
28	Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS		Sentimental Bus’s Baseball Cheer Song
29	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s JAL campaign commercial song
30	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s signature song “ultrasoul”
31	Summer is comingDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s summer song, Latin-style and great for karaoke
32	Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK, the theme song of Rurouni Kenshin
33	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The Story You Don't Know by supercell
34	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		Yorushika’s summer track: a fusion of tranquility and excitement
35	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		The last love song of SHISHAMO’s original members
36	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s signature summer song
37	Happinessarashi		Arashi’s happy song, a hit at karaoke
38	Island SongTHE BOOM		Shima Uta by THE BOOM is a representative song of Okinawan music.
39	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		The Appeal of Naotaro Moriyama’s “End of Summer” and Its Anti-War Message
40	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48's signature summer tune
41	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Spirits of the Sea” is fitting for summer.
42	Summer Days of 1993class		class's debut song, a smash-hit summer tune
43	In the Blueikimonogakari		A coming-of-age story about finding bonds with friends and discovering your true self
44	Ohhh!!! HANABIPorunogurafiti		Introduction to Porno Graffitti’s firework song
45	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's signature summer-themed song
46	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is an upbeat song perfect for summer.
47	Swaying feelingsZARD		ZARD songs that ranked No. 1 on the Oricon charts in 1993
48	Mega Lover of LoveMakishimamu Za Horumon		Maximum the Hormone Love Mega Lover
49	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature summer song BLUE BIRD
50	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A signature song by THE JAYWALK, released in 1991
51	To the Lightmiwa		Introduction to miwa’s classic summer songs
52	Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN		DEEN's summer song million-seller
53	IdeaHoshino Gen		A song written by Gen Hoshino that exudes the refreshing feel of summer
54	Because I met youmiwa		A summer pop song by miwa
55	UMI（produced by C&K）TEE		TEE’s movie theme song, produced by C&K
56	Hi-FiveME:I		ME:I’s famous song that depicts memories of summer
57	Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Be set free from the everyday with a summer tune
58	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s summer album “COCONUT” is refreshing.
59	Marigoldaimyon		A poignant masterpiece that colors the memories of summer
60	LIFEkimaguren		An uplifting song perfect for summer
61	Summer MadnessSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Summer EDM track, an exciting anthem!
62	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		A summer chill-pop classic that resonates in the hearts of brothers
63	Season in the SunTUBE		A moving masterpiece that captures the scenes of youth at summer’s end
64	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A summer song that likens feelings of love to sweet ice cream
65	Bluebirdikimonogakari		A song of freedom and determination to the blue sky
66	Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya		A summer song with a bright, heart-lifting melody
67	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		A disco-style summer anthem arrives this summer!
68	StarmineDa-iCE		An uplifting song themed around fireworks
69	SUMMER TIME LOVEEXILE		An easy-to-sing classic that depicts a summer romance
70	ChankapanaNEWS		A popular Asian-style love song
71	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		Recommended songs to hype up Loco Lotion
72	Liberation CarnivalORANGE RANGE		Introducing ORANGE RANGE’s new summer single
73	PARTY PEOPLESixTONES		Let’s get hyped with SixTONES’ summer song
74	Somewhere in the summerWANIMA		WANIMA’s summer cheer song
75	Fanfaresumika		An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
76	Naughty Sunorenji renji		ORANGE RANGE’s summer love song
77	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
78	Bon-giri Love SongSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern announces a new summer song with folk elements
79	Supernovamakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu's summery pop-rock song
80	Scatter! Summer peopleYabai T-shatsu Yasan		Get hyped with Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s summer songs
81	Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage		A summer youth duet song that resonates with the heart
82	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		An uplifting song that gives you the courage to express your feelings
83	sparkleFuji Kaze		A positive message about overcoming hardships with the one you love
84	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		'Ikenai Taiyō,' a summer song by ORANGE RANGE
85	sparklingaiko		Aiko’s love song “Kira Kira”
86	incredible speedandymori		A refreshing summer tune by andymori
87	cotton candyback number		back number’s summer festival love song
88	Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu's summer commercial song
89	A Member of the Fire BrigadeKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda covers a Rats & Star song
90	Summer DayMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic summer single
91	AmbivalentKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s Ambivalent, the era with Yurina Hirate as center
92	Summer HydrangeasSexy Zone		Sexy Zone’s summer songs, perfect for karaoke
93	BUBBLE-GUM MAGICKEYTALK		KEYTALK 18th single
94	HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s classic summer song
95	Ah, summer vacation.TUBE		TUBE’s “Ah—Summer Vacation” ranks 10th on the Oricon chart
96	Summer Love Lifeaiko		Introduction to Aiko's Summer Love Life
97	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		BEGIN's Okinawan folk J-pop single song
98	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s upbeat summer classic
99	Shineieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's 'Shine' is perfect for summer karaoke.
100	WingChinen Rina		Rina Chinen's summer pop song