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[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!

[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A compilation of songs with titles starting with “Ho” (141–150)

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

hollow / Uduki × Shirakane Hiyori (Lyric Video)
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.”

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.

[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Ho' (151–160)

Hill Where Stars FallMISIA

Hill Where Stars Fall (from Starry Sky Live VII @ Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Live Ver.)
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.

On a day when stars fallaiko

aiko - "On the Day the Stars Fall" music video
On a day when stars fallaiko

Under a sky full of stars, this gem of a love ballad by aiko is sung with heartfelt feelings for someone special.

With the starry night as its motif, its delicate lyrics intertwine aching longing and hope, resonating deeply in the heart.

Released in November 2023 as her 44th single, it drew major attention as aiko’s first release marking the 25th anniversary of her debut.

For couples in long-distance relationships or those who can’t easily see someone dear to them, it’s sure to be a song that offers emotional support.

Listen to it with your partner on the night of Tanabata, and, overlaying your feelings with those of Orihime and Hikoboshi, you’ll feel your bond grow even stronger.

City of StardustGosuperāzu

Gospellers “Stardust City” Music Video
City of StardustGosuperāzu

A gem-like ballad by The Gospellers that sings of the bittersweetness of long-distance love and the warmth of affection, woven into a beautiful harmony like stars shining in the night sky.

In this piece, each member is given a solo part, and their distinct voices overlap to create a stunning harmony, like a constellation.

Released in November 2002, the song was also loved as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “The Life of Genius Professor Yanagisawa,” and it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s the perfect song for those holding thoughts of a loved one far away, or for couples who want to spend Tanabata night with someone special.