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' (201–210)
cuckooSakushi: Tomoi Kumiko
Can’t you almost feel the fresh morning air just from the spring-heralding calls of birds drifting out of the forest? This piece, originally a German folk song with Japanese lyrics by Kumiko Tomoi, evokes the mist-shrouded quiet woods and a mother bird’s gentle care with rich sensitivity.
Included in the sheet music collection “Recital Pieces for Children: Little-Handed Pianists 1,” released in April 2001, it has long been cherished in music education settings.
Its simple melody is perfect for a round; layering voices in playful pursuit is sure to bring out smiles.
It’s a classic that many grandchildren learn in music classes, making it ideal for cross-generational sing-alongs.
Why not spend a peaceful moment wrapped in its nostalgic sound?
Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi
It’s a heartwarming Arashi number filled with the desire to support someone and gratitude toward loved ones.
Released as a single in November 2000, it was used as the opening theme for the drama “Namida o Fuite,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
It’s often performed toward the end of concerts and is cherished as an important song that connects the fans and the members.
The contrast between the rap part and the melodious chorus is pleasing, making it easy to naturally fall into the rhythm.
With its overall catchy melody, it’s easy to remember and perfect for getting everyone excited together at karaoke.
The Lion Standing in the Windsadamasashi
Here’s one you’ll want to sing as if telling a story, while feeling the vast African land beneath your feet.
It’s a song by Masashi Sada, a singer-songwriter from Nagasaki Prefecture, included on his album “Yume Kaikisen,” released in July 1987.
Framed as a letter from a doctor fighting on the medical front lines in Kenya to his lover in Japan, this is a grand-scale number.
It reportedly took about 15 years to complete.
Though it runs over eight minutes, the soaring climax is overwhelming and draws you in so completely you forget the length.
In 2015, it was adapted into a film starring Takao Osawa, and the song was used as the theme.
With its weighty theme that asks us to consider the preciousness of life, it’s perfect for moments when you want to deliver a heartfelt, gentle performance.
And it’s also a great choice to sing when you want to spur yourself on!
Charisma Hot Spring VillageShichinin no Karisuma
Charisma Hot Spring Village is a fresh and unique dance tune that fuses the lively rhythms of Mexican folk music with the “Bath Fill Complete” melody.
It’s a track by Seven Charisma, a project featuring a cast of distinctive, personality-packed characters.
Released as a single in June 2025, it was also included in advance on their third album, Charisma Gumbo.
With lyrics that comically introduce the charms of famous hot springs like Dogo and Kusatsu, and a surreal MV featuring polygon-style characters dancing, many listeners have said it really boosts their spirits.
The final sequence where the members combine also became a hot topic.
It’s an energetic song that heats up both body and soul just by listening.
Perfect for a car ride to a hot spring trip, or whenever you want to laugh off the fatigue of daily life.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
When it comes to a timeless song filled with vows to a lifelong partner and gratitude to family, this is the one.
It was included on the single “Kazoku ni Narou yo / fighting pose,” released in August 2011, and is well known as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercials.
The warm words crafted by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama express the wish to one day build a home with the same great love as our parents.
Its lyrics, depicting bonds that transcend generations, will deeply resonate with the two of you as you cherish your individuality.
How about choosing it for the moment you thank your parents at the reception, or as BGM for a video envisioning your future together?
Kanda Riverkaguya hime
Set to the melody of the folk classic “Kandagawa,” this parody song celebrates pandas beloved in Japan.
Although the idea sprang from the fact that “Kandagawa” and “Panda da wa” share the same vowels, the lyrics themselves are unrelated, creating a comical world.
It gives detailed introductions to the various pandas, and the difficulty of telling apart their similar names is another source of humor.
In the end, it firmly delivers just two points: pandas are cute, and sometimes their eyes can look a little scary.
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A pop-punk number by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, released in December 2018 as the theme song for the film Nisekoi.
Its unique lyrics—describing the charms of a love interest in alphabetical order—leave a strong impression.
The chorus fully adopts the canon progression, with the bassline and cyclical structure amplifying the emotional buildup.
The A section is simply constructed with fourth progressions, and by switching to the classic canon progression in the chorus, it emphasizes the emotional arc of burgeoning love.
It’s a song you can listen to over and over without ever getting tired of it.