[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A collection of songs whose titles start with “Ho” (ほ)
When it comes to words that start with “ho,” things like “hoshi” (star), “hotaru” (firefly), and “howaito” (white) are easy ones to think of, right?
So, what songs are there with titles that start with “ho”?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “ho”!
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, including theme songs from hugely popular animated films, songs that drew attention for their costumes, and long-beloved classics.
Whether it’s a song you’ve listened to often or one you haven’t heard much before, take this opportunity to check them out!
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[Stars, Fireflies, and More] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with “Ho” (111–120)
fireflyFukuyama Masaharu
A gentle yet powerful ballad, this piece resonates with the heart through Masaharu Fukuyama’s soft and passionate vocals.
Like fireflies faintly glowing on a summer evening, it depicts the fleeting passage of time and bittersweet feelings for someone dear, reminding us of the importance of living fully within our limited time and loving someone deeply.
Released in August 2010 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 26th single, it was also selected as the theme song for the NTV drama “Mioka: The Days You Were Here.” When you’re longing for something to accompany the loneliness and sentimentality felt at the end of summer, listening to this song will wrap you in warmth.
Whole of FlowerSuchmos
Suchmos’s “Whole of Flower” is a track where their signature stylish sound blends beautifully with a breezy melody.
Released in May 2025 and included on the EP “Sunburst” released in July, it features a unique groove that weaves in elements of city pop and funk, with a wind-like flow to the chord progression that lingers in your ears.
The lyrics, which portray moving forward while carrying sorrow, are also striking.
It’s the perfect song for a driving soundtrack or for moments when you want to make a fresh start!
hollowanoinbae
This is a Vocaloid rap layering the voices of Uzuki and Hiyori Shirakane over a laid-back hip-hop beat.
The track by anoinbae was released in 2018.
The theme explores the sense of emptiness and stagnation felt in modern society, portraying unfulfilled emotions and the struggle against an unchanging daily life.
Its chill sound delivers a sophisticated finish that evokes a nighttime cityscape.
It is included on the compilation album “MIKUHOP LP3.”
At the star-street stationtuki.
A gem-like ballad by tuki.
that sings of feelings for a loved one separated by distance and the hope of reunion.
Released in June 2024, this song is also included on her first album, “15,” which she created at the age of 15, and it’s filled with raw, genuine emotion.
The lyrics, carried by her clear, transparent voice, express a brave resolve that refuses to lose hope for the future despite the loneliness and pain of being unable to meet.
They will deeply resonate with those in long-distance relationships or spending much time apart from someone dear.
Listen to it on the night of Tanabata, gazing up at the starry sky, and it will surely stay close to your heart.
Wish Upon a StarAYANE
A gem of a ballad by AYANE that sings of longing for a loved one far away, much like the tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Released in June 2023, this emotionally rich piece was written and composed by AYANE herself together with Haruhito Nishi.
Its delicate piano and string arrangement, paired with her translucent vocals, crafts a beautiful melody that tenderly portrays the ache of wishing for a reunion.
It will surely resonate deeply with those spending lonely nights in a long-distance relationship or eagerly awaiting the moment they can see someone dear again.
Listen under the Tanabata night sky, and the wishes you entrust to the stars will etch themselves even more deeply into your heart.
Hill Where Stars FallMISIA
A gem of a ballad by MISIA, sung with a yearning for the stars that twinkle in the night sky.
Its beautiful lyrics layer memories of the past and hopes for the future onto the stars, and her commanding five-octave voice amplifies the emotion, moving listeners to their core.
Included on her debut album Mother Father Brother Sister, released in 1998, the piece features a strikingly grand arrangement woven from strings and piano.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those in long-distance relationships or anyone quietly holding feelings for someone dear.
Stardust SunsetYU-KI
This is a gem-like ballad by YUKI that overlays the sparkle of stars scattered across the twilight sky with the dazzling moments of youth.
Released to the world in August 2007 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Papa to Musume no Nanokakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), it marked YUKI’s first tie-in with a TV drama.
The lyrics, sung over a gentle and heartwarming melody, are sure to resonate with anyone who keeps feelings for someone dear tucked away in their heart.
Listen to it while gazing up at the Tanabata night sky, and you’ll find yourself wanting to make a wish upon the stars.