Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I'.
I’m going to introduce songs with titles that start with “i” (the Japanese syllable pronounced ee)!
When you think of “i,” words like ichigo (strawberry), iruka (dolphin), and iro (color) come to mind, so it’s not a particularly tricky letter even in shiritori, right?
But what about when it comes to song titles?
Actually, there are plenty of songs whose titles start with “i”!
In this article, I’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs—both old and new—whose titles begin with “i.”
You might even find some you listen to regularly.
Feel free to use this as a reference when playing song-title shiritori and the like!
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Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Great songs that start with 'I' (231–240)
Let’s meet in ItoSeo Hirona
Hirona Seo is a female singer from Hayashima, Okayama Prefecture.
Known by the catchphrase “The Madonna of Light Enka,” she focuses her activities on enka and kayōkyoku.
Before turning professional, she won numerous prizes at karaoke competitions, and after becoming the champion at a contest in November 2010, she made her major debut in July 2013 with the single “Ajikoi-zake.” Released about one year and eight months after her debut, “Kawasemi” is a passionate song that she says she wants to make her signature number.
She warmly values connecting with fans—whom she calls “Hironakama”—and also serves as a goodwill ambassador for Ito Onsen, adding to her approachable charm.
Highly recommended for those who want to savor enka that resonates with the heart.
With one liter of loveVaundy
Vaundy, who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, delivers genre-defying music.
The track in question, included on the acclaimed album “replica” released in November 2023, quietly stays by your side on days when you feel emotionally empty.
Its light flow and simple band sound seem to affirm the sense of lack and loneliness in everyday life.
It encourages you to accept those unfulfilled feelings as your honest emotions, giving you the push to take the next step.
The album “replica,” which features this song, reached No.
2 overall on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.
It’s a stylish, gentle pep song that can fill you up on mornings when you’re just not feeling it.
Songs whose titles start with “I.” Masterpieces that begin with “I” (241–250)
Easy Breezychelmico
The high-speed beat and addictive back-and-forth rap make it a joy to listen to.
It’s a track by chelmico, the female rap duo of Rachel and Mamiko, released as a single in January 2020.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, it became a big talking point alongside its inventive animation.
The straightforward message—“Don’t worry about others; stay true to what you love”—gives a powerful push to anyone who hears it.
Centered on hip-hop with a playful sound, it’s a stylish pep song that blows away the blues and fills you with energy.
It’s also included on the album maze.
Someday Dayskojikoji
This charming piece wraps you in gentle, afternoon sunlight with its comfortable sound.
It’s a work by kojikoji, who draws attention with a mellow, floating vocal style.
Rather than pushing you forward with a forceful “You can do it!”, it feels like someone by your side softly whispering, “You’re fine just as you are”—a new kind of encouragement song, perhaps.
The lyrics, which affirm the small routines of everyday life, blend with the tones of the acoustic guitar to gently loosen a tired heart.
This track is included on the milestone first EP ‘127,’ released in January 2020, with lyrics and composition by BASI from Rhymester.
It’s a great addition to your playlist for sluggish mornings or nights when you want to be kind to yourself!
The Sitting-and-Waiting Moonokuyama eiji
Eiji Okuyama, whose heartfelt voice carefully portrays the depth of human emotion, has won the hearts of many enka fans.
To commemorate his 15th anniversary with Teichiku, this single was released in September 2025.
It richly expresses the feelings of a woman who, gazing up at the moon, thinks of someone she can hardly ever meet and continues to wait for them.
How about listening closely on a night when you want to immerse yourself in the bittersweet ache of love?
It Ain’t OverFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who blends a wide range of musical genres with his own distinctive sensibility and performs on the world stage.
Among the tracks on his album “Prema,” released in September 2025 and selling 192,000 copies in its first week, this one in particular evokes a quietly profound emotion.
It is a ballad with a soothing, undulating groove, suffused with the warmth of soul and gospel that seeps deep into the heart.
While gently accompanying the sense of loss that comes with losing someone precious, the lyrical world whispers a conviction that “this is not the end,” like a prayer.
Coupled with the saxophone—played by Fujii himself—this song makes you feel your heart softly uncoil as you listen.
It’s the perfect number for nights when you want to step away from the hustle and immerse yourself in time that’s just your own.
everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA
Despite the resort vibe, the lyrics—capturing sudden pangs of wistfulness and the melancholy of passing seasons—soak into the heart atop a sophisticated beat in this classic by KREVA.
Many listeners may be reminded of “those days” when they used to play it as stylish background music.
Released in June 2005, the track was also used as the ending theme for the TV show Debuya.
The later album it was included on, the landmark Ai Jibun Haku, became the first by a solo hip-hop artist to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s perfect for a drive packed with nostalgic summer memories, or for nights when you want to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood.