[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, etc.] A Compilation of Songs Whose Titles Start with “Ho” (1–10)
White winter songNEW!Charcoal Filter
Formed by high school classmates, CHARCOAL FILTER won popularity with their rock sound carrying down-to-earth messages.
Their 2002 single “White winter song,” produced by Seiji Kameda, is a richly emotive number.
While depicting winter scenes like numb hands and white breaths in the cold, the lyrics also capture the frustration of feeling a subtle distance from someone important—something to listen for.
The beautiful melody woven by strings and piano seems perfectly suited to city streets glowing with holiday lights.
This work portrays the anxieties that suddenly visit during the season of lovers and the aching longing for warmth.
On a quiet winter night, be sure to listen to this heartwarming winter ballad.
White SundayNEW!REBECCA
An unforgettable winter ballad by REBECCA, with lyrics that conjure fogged-up windows, chilly air, and the quiet intimacy of two people alone.
It offers an introspective, beautiful world quite unlike their flashier hits.
The vocalist’s whisper-like delivery layers with crystalline synthesizer tones, evoking a sensation as if the cold itself were brushing your skin.
The track appears on the classic album TIME, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Though originally an album cut released in October 1986, its polished perfection explains why it’s remained a beloved winter staple among fans for so long.
It’s a must-listen not only for those who lived through the ’80s band boom, but also for anyone who wants to sink into music on a snowy holiday morning, warm and unhurried at home.
White White SnowNEW!nonoc
When it comes to the quintessential ballad that evokes both the stillness and warmth of winter and colored theaters in 2018, many people might think of this number.
Chosen as the ending theme for the popular otherworld fantasy Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Memory Snow, the song captures the work’s gentle yet slightly bittersweet atmosphere as if translating it directly into sound.
The melody woven by songwriter/composer Hige Driver and the clear, translucent vocals of nonoc blend beautifully, delicately portraying the feelings of closeness amid a snowy landscape.
As the track that concluded the OVA released in October 2018, listening to it leaves a lingering afterglow of the story that slowly spreads through your chest.
It’s a piece you’ll want to savor during the cold season, in a quiet room, with a warm drink in hand.
[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with “Ho” (11–20)
Stardust VenusNEW!Aimer
It’s a heart-wrenching ballad that portrays the complex feelings of having to choose separation.
Precisely because the memories of the one you loved remain so beautiful, the pain of goodbye stands out all the more.
It was included on a single released in August 2012 and served as the theme song for the drama “Will Such Extravagant Love Fall Upon Me?” Aimer’s husky, sweet voice seems to gently touch a wounded heart.
Give it a listen alone on one of those frustrating nights when you mustered the courage on Valentine’s Day but your feelings didn’t reach them.
After the tears fall, your heart should feel just a little lighter.
The wandering seagull goes on foreverNEW!supittsu
Behind its refreshing image lies a solid, muscular rock sound that really grabs you! This track is included on the double A-side single Spitz released in June 2000.
Since it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Hitachi Sekai Fushigi Hakken! (Discovery of the World’s Mysteries),” many of you have probably heard it.
With powerful drums and a sense of speed in the guitar work, it captures the band’s momentum leading into the album Hayabusa.
The propulsive melody feels like it could carry you anywhere, and just listening to it puts you in a positive mood.
It’s an up-tempo number that’s guaranteed to hype up a live crowd, and the synthesizer tones add a perfectly judged accent that keeps things interesting.
Use it as driving BGM and you’ll hit the road feeling refreshed.
It’s a rock tune brimming with power that gives you a strong push forward when you’re feeling down.
Hope Not (Japan Version)NEW!BLACKPINK
Among BLACKPINK’s Japanese versions, “Hope Not” pairs well with scoring systems.
It’s a mature, gentle song with a relaxed tempo, so you can focus on the pitch bar and sing carefully.
The high notes use falsetto rather than belting, and the way the line endings are handled is distinctive.
For the falsetto parts in the chorus, if you sing lightly and make sure to release the endings cleanly, it should be easier to match pitch and land cleanly.
Also, the opening of the A-melody is quite low, so if you push your breath and voice forward as you sing, it will resonate and you’ll hear your own voice more clearly.
Try to keep a mindful, careful delivery.
Realm of the StarsNEW!Sakushi: Sugitani Daikai / Sakkyoku: Chaaruzu Konvâzu
A timeless classic that makes you want to gaze up at the winter night sky, “Hoshi no Yo.” It’s a Ministry of Education song included in the 1910 publication Kyōka Tōgō Chūgaku Shōka, Volume II.
The lyrics were written by Shigeya Sugiya, and it was set to the melody of the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” composed by Charles Converse.
The lyrics, which highlight the brilliance of stars made all the more striking by a moonless, dark sky and send our thoughts out to the distant reaches of the universe, invite us into a mysterious world filled with romance.
For many, the gentle melody brings peace along with nostalgic memories of learning it at school.
Its familiar tune is also perfect for group sing-alongs during recreational time, so why not enjoy it on a winter night when the stars are especially clear, sharing stories as you sing?