Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ka’,” what comes to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of them right away, is it?
But after doing some research, there are actually quite a lot—and many of them are hit songs that defined their eras.
I think you’ll have a great time with a mix of trending buzz tracks and timeless classics!
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ka.”
Feel free to use this as a reference not only when you’re curious about what songs start with “Ka,” but also as a starting point for picking tracks at karaoke.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ka' (1–10)
KiteNEW!arashi
A grand melody line with orchestral arrangement and lyrics penned by Kenshi Yonezu make this Arashi number deeply moving.
Released as a single in 2020, it was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” earning affection across a wide audience.
The work’s charm lies in the warm harmonies woven by the five voices of Arashi.
Like a kite catching the wind and soaring high, it gently encourages those who, despite their doubts and confusion, strive to face forward.
On nights when you’re tense from work or relationships and feel your heart might suddenly break, try listening quietly in your room.
You’ll sense a warmth that, while grand, nestles close to each person’s heart, and you’ll find the strength to live for tomorrow slowly welling up within you.
A seagull is a seagull.NEW!Naoko Ken
Contrary to the bright smile she shows on TV, this is a classic by Naoko Ken that sings of bittersweet emotions.
Released as a single in March 1978, it was cut from her 1977 album “Like a Seagull.” The song was written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima, and it’s well known for winning the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards that same year.
It’s a heartbreak song that portrays the sorrow of not being able to become the person your loved one wants, and the resignation of being only your true, unadorned self.
Ken’s husky, wistful voice gently nestles into the hole left in your heart.
When you’ve been pushing yourself too hard every day and feel the urge to pause, give it a listen.
It will tenderly wrap your tired heart and remind you that you don’t have to force yourself to look ahead.
CharismaxNEW!Snow Man
An energetic dance track that fuses the para-para culture popular from the 1990s to the 2000s with contemporary dance sounds.
Released as a digital single by Snow Man in August 2025, the song carries the momentum from their live video work released in June of the same year.
While it has no specific tie-in, the music video—set in Shibuya and featuring 250 people dancing—has become a major talking point.
Packed with rapid-fire rap over a fast tempo and catchy melodies, it’s sure to boost listeners’ spirits.
With its distinctive, full-body, dynamic choreography, it’s highly recommended as background music to amp up an intense dance performance at a school sports day.
If I could become the windNEW!itō ginji
A singer-songwriter born in December 1950 who has led the history of Japanese pop.
Hailing from Ikeda City in Osaka Prefecture, Ginji Ito traverses a wide range of genres, including rock and city pop.
He released his solo album “Deadly Drive” in 1977 and has created numerous classic songs.
“DOWN TOWN,” co-written with Tatsuro Yamashita, remains beloved today.
He is also known for composing “Ukiki WATCHING,” the theme song for the long-running TV show “Waratte Iitomo!,” which made him a familiar face at lunchtime.
In the 1990s, he supported the breakthrough of Ulfuls as a producer.
His sophisticated sound and great groove are perfect for anyone who wants to feel good by experiencing high-quality music!
Katsushika RhapsodyNEW!Dōjima Kōhei
Kouhei Doujima is a singer-songwriter from Osaka City who continually explores new forms of pop expression.
He calls his own style “HARD CORE POP!” He made his major debut at 18 in February 1995 with the single “Ore wa Doko e Iku” (“Where Am I Going”).
The album released the same year, “Boku wa Boku nari ni Yume o Miru” (“I Dream in My Own Way”), also retains strong popularity.
In January 1997, his single “Lonesome Parade” reached No.
1 on a radio program’s monthly chart, earning him early support on the scene.
He is multi-talented, having written songs for numerous artists and, in 2023, composing “Boku wa Jinkō Eisei” (“I Am a Satellite”) for NHK’s Minna no Uta.
He’s perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sophisticated, top-quality pop.
Like the flow of a riverNEW!Misora Hibari
Released on January 11, 1989, this was Hibari Misora’s final single during her lifetime—an immortal masterpiece bridging the Showa and Heisei eras, with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Akira Mitake.
It likens the journey of life to a “narrow, long river,” featuring lyrics that gently embrace countless hardships and joys, paired with a grand melody.
In 2006, it was selected for the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and it remains a long-loved piece.
Listening to it brings a sense of peace.
I’m sure it would be a hit at karaoke and have a soothing effect, so it’s worth memorizing for the right moment.
When you sing it, imagine yourself performing in a wide, open space—your voice will flow freely, and you’ll likely find it very pleasant to sing.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.NEW!ONE OK ROCK
A medium-tempo ballad about friendship and youth, included on the 5th album “Zankyo Reference,” released in 2011.
Taka wrote it in his early twenties for friends who were entering the working world—an impassioned message song about the bonds with cherished companions.
Many men probably admire ONE OK ROCK’s Taka’s singing voice at least once in their lives; his natural voice is straight, beautiful, and powerful.
When you sing, try to focus on diaphragmatic breathing, core stability, and explosive power.
Work on each element steadily—engage your lower abdomen firmly and give it a try.