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' (71–80)
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Aiko’s signature love song “Kabutomushi.” The overall vocal range is quite wide, from F3 to F5, but it’s very easy to sing if you switch between chest voice and falsetto.
The A and B sections sit firmly in a lower range, and while the chorus climbs higher than you might expect, it may help to switch decisively to a falsetto base from there.
To switch smoothly between registers, stable pitch is essential.
If you keep your eyebrows raised or make a surprised face, you can maintain accurate pitch centered between your eyebrows without letting it drop into your throat.
Also, when singing high notes, if you hold back and produce the sound halfway, it will definitely be harder to hit, so try projecting your voice solidly!
Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48
Let me introduce an AKB48 number that marks the passage of time at graduation and portrays an unspoken one-sided love.
Released in March 2007 as part of Team K’s 3rd Stage “Nounai Paradise,” it’s a song that has been passed down in theater performances.
You can laugh within your circle of friends, yet say nothing in front of the person you like as graduation day draws near.
Those bittersweet feelings are carefully spun over a gentle, mid-tempo melody.
Rather than flashy production, the arrangement treasures the afterglow of the words, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.
This work captures a moment of youth swaying between the fear that love might end unfulfilled and the desire to express your feelings anyway.
It’s a number we recommend not only to those about to graduate, but also to anyone who wants to remember who they were back then.
Kawachi Otoko-bushiNakamura Mitsuko
Mitsuko Nakamura has long been beloved as an enka singer who embodies Osaka’s downtown culture.
Born in 1950 in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, she has been a leading figure of Kansai-born enka since her major debut in 1986.
Her signature songs include “Kawachi Otoko Bushi” and “Osaka Jouwa ~Uchi to Issho ni Narehenka~,” and she is acclaimed for her expressive ability to move seamlessly between spoken narration and song.
In 1997, she won the Japan Record Awards’ Best Vocal Performance, and she has also appeared on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen since 1992.
In addition, through the Mitsumame-kai guide dog training support activity she started in 1993, she has helped bring a total of 43 “Mitsuko-go” guide dogs into the world.
You don’t have to go back.Shimazu Aya
Aya Shimazu is an enka singer from Kumamoto Prefecture.
She made her debut in May 1986 with “Hakama o Haita Wataridori” and drew major attention in 1991 with “Aizen Katsura o Mou Ichido.” Known for her overwhelming vocal power, precise pitch, and lustrous tone, she is also celebrated for performances that transcend the boundaries of enka.
Her cover album series “SINGER” has received high acclaim, with “SINGER 5” winning the Planning Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018.
Thanks to her vocal prowess, she has earned the nickname “Uta Kaijū” (Song Monster), and since her first appearance at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2001, she has performed there multiple times.
Watashi Co., Ltd.Chinozo
This is a Vocaloid track with a unique concept that likens oneself to a company.
Known for the smash hit “Goodbye Declaration,” Chinozo features Hatsune Miku NT on vocals and released the song in December 2025.
The central keyword is the stark term “dismissal,” but by setting it to a catchy melody, the piece achieves a curious mix of chilliness and addictiveness.
If you’re grappling with murky feelings about social evaluation or your self-image, this will likely hit home.
Kagome KagomeKozakura Maiko
If you’re in the mood for a dramatic singing voice, be sure to check out this track.
Released in December 2025, it preserves the emotive essence of traditional enka while delivering a robust, stage-ready sound.
The lyrics are by Chihiro Fuyumi, the composition by Koji Mukai, and the arrangement by Yoshichika Inomata, resulting in a seamless fusion of nostalgic atmosphere and modern production.
Try listening while imagining the story it tells.
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
A signature song by Hibari Misora that likens life to the flow of a river and celebrates the importance of living by gently going with the current.
It conveys hope that even on rain-soaked roads, a sunny day will eventually come, and it depicts a heart that accepts the changing seasons, resonating quietly with listeners.
The anecdote that lyricist Yasushi Akimoto wrote it while gazing at the East River in New York is also memorable.
Released as a single in January 1989, it became Hibari Misora’s final work.
It won the Gold Prize at that year’s Japan Record Awards and sold over two million copies.
Its flowing, beautiful melody and profound lyrics are likely to touch the hearts of older listeners who have experienced many stages of life.
In February, as winter gives way to spring, why not hum along?