A roundup of Japanese songs whose titles start with “ji,” from buzzworthy tracks to popular hits.
As one way to liven up karaoke, you might sing songs by the same artist or within the same genre.
Another fun idea is to pick a character from the Japanese syllabary and sing songs that start with it.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of tracks themed around songs that start with “ji.”
There are many words that begin with “ji,” so you can enjoy a wide variety of titles.
From upbeat, crowd-pleasing pop and rock to heartwarming ballads, check these out for inspiration when choosing karaoke songs or creating playlists.
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A roundup of Japanese songs with titles starting with “Ji.” From trending tracks to popular hits (21–30)
Pancakes in HellUesaka Sumire
Sung by Sumire Uesaka, this pop tune is included on her 2018 album “No Future Vacances.” It was used as the ending theme for the anime “Hozuki’s Coolheadedness,” which humorously portrays the denizens of hell.
The playful mismatch between the frightening setting of “hell” and the sweet treat of “pancakes” is delightful, unfolding a worldview where bite and cuteness coexist.
While Setsubun customarily involves driving out ogres by scattering beans, listening to this song—where cheerful oni spring to mind—might just make you want to sit down with the person playing the ogre and share some sweets together.
Even hell’s judgment depends on you.Jigoku no Sata Ōruzutāzu
Jigoku no Sata All Stars’ “Jigoku no Sata mo Kimi Shidai” lets you enjoy a cheerful hellish life to the rhythms of ska and bon odori.
Released in February 2014, it was used as the opening theme for season 1 of the TV anime Hozuki’s Coolheadedness.
Over the lively sound crafted by the instrumental band YOUR SONG IS GOOD, the main characters sing comically in a festive, party-like number.
It’s irresistibly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head and is sure to get your body moving!
A roundup of Japanese songs with titles starting with “ji.” From trending tracks to popular hits (31–40)
German irisHinatazaka46
We all have those memories from our youth—walking past flowers by the roadside without even knowing their names, feelings we never quite managed to express.
Hinatazaka46’s new work sets those unfinished emotions and the moment of graduation—one chapter ending—against a beautiful mid-tempo melody.
It’s the first original song for the 5th generation, included on the single “Love yourself!” released in May 2025.
With the center Aimi Ono and the other members delivering raw, wistful vocals, the song gently wraps around those wordless feelings deep in your heart.
Its blue-themed visual world also drew attention.
It’s a song that will stay close to you when you want to pause in the season of farewells and look back, or when you need courage to take a new step forward.
18imase
This is a track by imase that sings, over a light, upbeat groove, about the complex feelings of standing at the threshold of adulthood at 18.
In the graduation season, when anxiety and anticipation mingle, it’s sure to give you the courage to take a new step.
It was written as the theme song for Suntory’s “Otona Jan” web video series released in April 2023.
The song is also included on the album Bonzai, released in May 2024, and has been embraced as a work that resonates with the generation that lived through the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s perfect as BGM for reel videos connecting your memorable photos and clips, and it inspires a sense of hope for the future.
Its positive message—affirming youth behind masks and days under restrictions, and vividly coloring the life that begins now—really strikes a chord.
Prologue.Yuika
When it comes to heartwarming graduation songs themed around the end of high school and a new beginning, this one stands out.
Written by Yuika to coincide with her own high school graduation, the song treats all the days up to now as a story’s prologue and boldly sings of a resolve for the future.
Released in March 2023, it was featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~,” resonating with many listeners.
The lyrics are sprinkled with memories like casual classroom chats and snapping photos together, linking to the listener’s own recollections.
It’s not just about the sadness of parting—it’s a cheer song that gives you the courage to leap into a new world.
Give it a listen when you’re making a video with close friends or when you want to give yourself a push forward.
era; age; time; periodYakushimaru Hiroko
This work is a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic released in 1975, delivered with a beautifully transparent vocal tone.
Issued as a single in July 1988, it marks Hiroko Yakushimaru’s 11th release.
Originally included on the album “Sincerely Yours,” the song also became familiar as the image song for the film “Downtown Heroes” and the ending theme for the TV program “Naruhodo! The World.” It resonated with many listeners, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and selling a total of 89,000 copies.
With a grand theme that speaks to the cyclical nature of joy and sorrow, Yakushimaru sings gently yet with a firm core.
Heard during graduation season, when farewells and new departures intersect, it may warmly encourage you, reminding you that even tears shed now will one day become cherished memories.
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
THE YELLOW MONKEY is a band that steadfastly upholds its own aesthetic, grounded in glam rock.
Released in February 1996, this song is a heavy rock ballad whose piercing, earnest message resonated widely.
It portrays a sharp gaze toward society and a thirst for life—touching on everyday loneliness and the unease felt toward overseas news coverage.
It was used as the ending theme for NHK’s music program “Pop Jam,” and its coupling track became the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
When you want to feel the human vulnerability and quiet prayer that lie behind the dazzling sound, this is a track well worth listening to.