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.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ka' (61–70)
I feel like taking the long way home.Nogizaka 46
I want to take the long way on purpose and savor this moment.
This piece, which portrays a bittersweet yet forward-looking state of mind, carries the message that taking the shortest route isn’t the only right answer.
It’s a song released by Nogizaka46 in November 2018 as their 22nd single, and it was the last track with Nanase Nishino at center before her graduation, a member who led the group.
Chosen as the commercial song for Haruyama Trading, it was beloved by many, with first-week sales of about 1.063 million copies.
Its charm, after all, lies in the lyrics that give you the courage to step into the future while affirming your past.
Leaving a familiar place is lonely, but this song makes you realize that one step can be the chance to meet a new you.
It’s a track I want women standing at a crossroads in life to hear.
Moon in CairoBoku ga mitakatta aozora
This number by “The Blue Sky I Wanted to See” features a melody that seems to dissolve into the crisp winter air.
The lyrics tenderly yet poignantly capture the preciousness of student life on the verge of graduation, layering unspoken words with the warmth of a pocket warmer.
Included as the coupling track to the single “That’s a Fairy,” released in December 2025, this song is performed by the non-selected-member unit “Kumo-gumi,” and the music video drew attention for spotlighting Yua Kudo in the lead role.
Its depictions of savoring the little time that remains will likely resonate with anyone about to set off on a new journey.
It’s a gentle graduation song that gives you a quiet nudge forward amid the winter chill.
Shining, I run forward.Sambomasutā
It’s Sambomaster who gives you the courage to believe in yourself and charge forward, especially when you feel like giving up.
Their 2018 single “Kagayakidashite Hashitteku,” released as the theme song for the drama Cheer✩Dan, is a heartfelt anthem packed with earnest passion.
Its affirmative lyrics—urging you to make your own flower bloom no matter how tough things get—give a powerful push to children standing at the major milestone of graduation from their team.
Also included on the album Love & Peace! Masterpiece!, this song’s emotional band sound is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
With memories of days sweating and striving alongside friends in your heart, you’ll feel the energy to leap into a new world.
Play it at the climax of the graduation ceremony, and the whole venue will be wrapped in warm emotion.
Feel the windHamada Shogo
It’s a fast-paced rock number brimming with a sense of speed, raising expectations for a new season along with a refreshing breeze.
It’s sung by singer-songwriter Shogo Hamada, who stays true to his own style while focusing on live performances.
Released as a single in 1979, it was written specifically for a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial and became his first smash hit.
The song is also included on the album “Kimi ga Jinsei no Toki…”.
Its positive message affirming a free way of life and its light, catchy melody strongly encourage young people about to venture into society.
While facing harsh realities, it gently reminds you to relax your shoulders and be yourself.
It’s a classic you should listen to when you need the courage to dive into a new world.
scarecrowsadamasashi
Masashi Sada is a singer-songwriter who also works as a novelist, weaving countless stories.
Many listeners have surely been moved by his delicate, lyrical worldview.
Among his works, the one I’d like you to hear in the spring season of new departures is this piece, released in November 1977.
Its lyrics, like a letter worrying about siblings living in the city, deeply convey the love of family back home.
It’s a celebrated song that opens the album “Watashihana-shū,” and in 2011 it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Furusato: Musume no Tabidachi” (Hometown: A Daughter’s Departure).
The bittersweet yet warm melody, inspired by the image of someone standing in the snow, is sure to gently support anyone feeling anxious about a new chapter in life.
Please, remember your beloved hometown and listen quietly.
The Story of the Wind and MeAdo
This work was chosen as the theme song for the film “The Silent Service: The Great Battle in the Arctic Ocean,” released in September 2025.
It’s also known for being the first time Hiroji Miyamoto provided a song to a female artist.
Inspired by Ado’s love of taking walks, the lyrics and melody evoke the sparkle of the wind and the city, leaving a strong impression.
The grand sound stirs emotions perfectly suited to the season of farewells and new beginnings.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on the way home from a graduation ceremony or when expressing gratitude to a beloved teacher.
lumpShibuya Subaru
Included on the album “2021,” released in September 2021, the song was written and composed by the artist himself.
It was specially written as the original theme song for the JRA’s “Tenno Sho (Spring) SPECIAL MOVIE.” In the special movie filmed at Hanshin Racecourse, Subaru Shibutani delivers a passionate performance against the vast backdrop of the racetrack, achieving a striking fusion of visuals and music.
The lyrics evoke a world where the burdens held deep in one’s chest are transformed into driving force, paired with a beat that relentlessly pushes forward.
It’s a track meant to reach those who keep taking on challenges and those who want to rally a heart that’s on the verge of stopping.