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” (251–260)
Karuizawa Hotelsadamasashi
A masterpiece by Masashi Sada that vividly conjures the beautiful scenery of the summer retreat Karuizawa.
Set in a hotel filled with memories of a past love, it tells the story of a protagonist quietly reflecting on days gone by.
The imagery of the tennis courts and the misty rows of white birches overlaps with a poignant wish to “never forget,” striking a chord with listeners.
Released in March 1985, the song was created as the theme for that year’s stage play Karuizawa Suite.
It was later included on the concept album ADVANTAGE, which pairs songs with short stories.
The magnificent arrangement lends a dramatic flair to the narrative, as if watching a film.
It’s a song for the nights when you want to gently hold onto precious memories and lose yourself in them.
Song of the Wind feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Chokoreeto Puranetto
This song comically portrays the loneliness of catching a cold.
It’s a folk-style gem sung by Shohei Osada under the name “Kakkontōta,” featuring Izumi Nakasone from HY in a collaborative version.
Okinawan folk inflections blend beautifully with pop, and the lyrics hilariously capture all the relatable “been there” moments of feeling under the weather.
Released on YouTube in May 2024, the piece has drawn attention as an unusual work that fuses Chocolate Planet’s playful spirit with HY’s vocal prowess.
Strait StoryKamon Ryo
Released in September 1988, Kaikyō Monogatari is an authentic enka work crafted by a star-studded team: lyrics by Osamu Yoshida, music by Taiji Nakamura, and arrangement by Shunichi Makaino.
Through the figure of a woman on a ferry bound for Busan, heading back to her hometown, the song poignantly gives voice to regret after parting and the hope of reunion.
Layers of emotion—nightscapes across the strait, the pain of separation, resentment toward an unfaithful man, and lingering attachment that won’t fade—build a richly narrative world.
Ryo Kamon’s chiseled low register and lustrous vibrato, paired with an orchestral-style arrangement, conjure the sophisticated aura of urban mood kayō.
snailMonbushō shōka
Many people can’t help but hum a tune when they spot a snail on the roadside after the rain, struggling earnestly to move forward.
Some listened to it as children and now sing it with their own kids.
This piece captures a child’s pure curiosity as they call out to the snail, asking, “Where is your head?” It was included in 1911 as a Ministry of Education shoka in Elementary School Songs (Volume 1).
Despite its relaxed image, its light and rhythmic melody is part of its charm.
Beloved across generations, this classic song also offers a chance for parents and children to engage with nature together.
If it were you, seagull,Jinno Mika
Kamino Miki’s debut single, “Kamome Omae Nara,” released in March 1984, features lyrics by Minoru Torii and music by Shosuke Ichikawa.
The lyrics, which read like a conversation with a seagull, are striking, evoking scenes of a port town and feelings of setting off on a journey.
While it carries the characteristic melodic turns of enka, its folk-tinged, approachable arrangement makes it easy to sing even for newcomers to enka.
In her debut year, Kamino won numerous newcomer awards, including the Newcomer Award at the 3rd Megalopolis Kayō Festival.
I’ll put it on for you.DAOKO
This is an electro-pop number included on DAOKO’s self-titled album “DAOKO,” released in March 2015 to mark her major-label debut.
Like casting a magic spell, it captures the fluttering excitement of a love just beginning, and just listening makes your heart skip.
The desire to become a more wonderful version of yourself in front of someone you like feels so pure and relatable, doesn’t it? The song’s light, stylish vibe is perfect for an afternoon café time or a sunset drive.
It’s a track that sprinkles a little magic, making everyday scenes feel just a bit more special.
Aphrodite of the WindInagaki Junichi
A bittersweet yet beautiful song by Junichi Inagaki that likens a lover from days long past to a goddess.
The 16-year-old beloved, now a phantom forever out of reach, is overlaid with the image of a goddess of beauty.
Beyond the lyrics that vividly conjure the dazzling scenery of the Adriatic Sea, what truly defines the song’s allure is Inagaki’s crystal-clear, soaring high tenor.
The track was included on the album “Shylights,” released in February 1983, and this acclaimed record won the Best Album Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.