Songs with titles starting with 'Fu': a unique and wide-ranging world of 'Fu'
From everyday words like “futari” (two of us) and “fuyu” (winter) to many katakana terms like “photo–” and “brother–,” there are plenty of titles that start with the sound fu.
What words come to mind? This article introduces popular songs and easy-to-use titles that begin with fu.
There’s a wide range to choose from, and it’s fairly easy to find unique titles too—so it might be fun to memorize them! Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re curious about songs that start with fu, but also as a prompt for picking songs, such as in karaoke shiritori where you connect titles by the last character.
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Songs with titles starting with “Fu.” The unique and wide world of “Fu” (461–470)
Two are oneKobayashi Sachiko
Sachiko Kobayashi, who scored back-to-back hits with “Omoide-zake” and “Tomarigi,” released another single in 1980 that also became a hit: the classic “Futari wa Hitori.” As the title and major-key sound suggest, it’s a “happy enka” song whose charm lies in Kobayashi’s lovingly delivered vocals, singing simple yet beautiful Japanese lyrics.
Although it’s enka, it also has a kayōkyoku flavor, the vibrato is relatively restrained, and it’s approachable even for beginners to the genre.
Be sure to articulate each word clearly, and try singing in a relaxed manner without pushing too hard.
Songs with titles starting with 'Fu'. The unique and wide world of 'Fu' (471–480)
Adonis (Amur adonis)Kobayashi Sachiko
Fukujusō, with lyrics by Tetsurō Hoshino—who also provided classics like Yuki Tsubaki and Nakase Yagatte Kono Yarō—was released in 1989 as a single by Sachiko Kobayashi and performed that same year on Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Many people likely still remember Kobayashi appearing in a sumptuous costume themed “Tennyo of the 21st Century.” The song has the atmosphere of a classic, wistful enka number, so anyone who has grasped the basic techniques of enka should be able to sing it without trouble.
True to the genre, the melody frequently moves between low and high notes; especially for beginners, it’s a good idea to create clear contrasts in your delivery as you sing.
Fade OutKoizumi Kyoko
Among those in their early 50s, many may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.
In that case, I recommend Fade Out.
This work is characterized by the heavy synthesizers that were common in the late ’80s.
You might perceive it as dance music, but the vocal line is gentle, like a blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.
The very long rests also make it easy to perform.
Winter-withered ViolaYamauchi Keisuke
With renowned lyricist Goro Matsui on board, Winter-Withered Viola was released in 2011 as the second song commemorating Keisuke Yamauchi’s 10th debut anniversary.
Richly infused with the flavor of Showa-era kayōkyoku, it’s a celebrated masterpiece praised as a new frontier for Yamauchi, who brilliantly conveys lyrics that depict—like a scene from a film—the figure of a man exuding a certain melancholy despite his selfishness.
Built in a pop-style structure known as “two-and-a-half,” it carries a grand atmosphere with refined strings that might seem challenging to sing, yet the melody itself is easy to remember, and anyone familiar with kayōkyoku should be able to manage it well.
For the highlight long notes, practice singing dynamically while being mindful of your breathing points so you don’t run out of breath.
Lake FurenYamauchi Keisuke
As a single released in 2009, this song, “Furen-ko,” lets you enjoy Keisuke Yamauchi’s still fresh, youthful singing.
As the title suggests, it’s themed around Hokkaido’s Lake Furen, and it’s a celebrated enka classic that became a long-running hit thanks to its deeply emotional, wistful atmosphere.
The overall structure is simple in a very enka-like way, making it a good study piece for beginners.
It’s also a great song to learn from—things like kobushi and vibrato—and then use that experience to take on various other enka songs!
A single life for the two of usYamamoto Jōji
Speaking of Joji Yamamoto, he’s also famous for being a devoted husband, and he has released many classic songs that portray a man’s clumsy yet pure and gentle love for his partner.
“Futari de Hitotsu no Jinsei wo” (Two People, One Life) is one of them—a single released in 2016, featuring lyrics by Takashi Taka, composition by Tetsuya Gen, and arrangement by Toshiaki Maeda, the trio well known for Yamamoto’s works.
It’s a quintessential, straight-down-the-line enka number bursting with Yamamoto’s signature style, so experienced singers should have no trouble with it.
Beginners, however, may find the kobushi ornamentation and the sultry, powerful low notes challenging.
The difficulty level as enka goes is on the lower side, and if you want to impress your partner by nailing a performance, choosing this as your first practice song is a great idea!
wind chimeYamamoto Jōji
For those looking for a classic enka song with a wistful vibe but in a bright major key rather than a minor one, I highly recommend “Fuurin.” It’s a single released by Joji Yamamoto in 2006, and everything from the song’s structure and melody line to Yamamoto’s slightly restrained vocal delivery exemplifies true enka.
The transition from the very low notes in the first half to the build-up into the chorus—and then the climb from the low register to the final, soaring melody—can make it easy to slip off pitch, so it’s worth practicing those sections consciously.
The overall difficulty is on the lower side, and I’d encourage enka beginners to give it a try.