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' (461–470)
lightlyTomioka Ai
Ai Tomioka’s new song “Karoyaka ni.” Ai Tomioka is slightly influenced by Western music, and her songs feature several phrases reminiscent of the overseas pop scene.
That trait is strongly present in this work as well, characterized by a modern-pop finish that blends alternative pop and country vibes.
The piece has a fairly narrow vocal range, and while it carries a Western pop essence, it doesn’t require tricky techniques like elaborate ad-libs.
As long as you lock in the rhythm and keep your pitch on point, it’s a song where you can easily aim for a perfect score—so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Songs with titles starting with “Ka” (471–480)
The world of sorrowful loveMaekawa Kiyoshi
This is a masterpiece you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke—sitting somewhere between enka and mood kayōkyoku, with a wonderfully melancholic guitar that adds just the right flavor! Kiyoshi Maekawa’s “Kanashimi no Koi Sekai,” released in 1994, showcases his sultry, dapper vocals—truly outstanding.
While a free, expansive vibrato is ideal, even those who can’t do vibrato will find the melody very easy to sing and can fully enjoy it at karaoke.
If you’re aiming to sing like Maekawa, I recommend practicing so you can deliver smooth vibrato in both your low and high ranges.
Woman of KagaKitajima Saburō
Saburo Kitajima’s song “Kaga no Onna” features a memorable melody with a Latin essence.
While it firmly inherits the hallmarks of enka, the piece also strongly reflects elements of kayōkyoku throughout.
As a result, the characteristic kobushi ornaments typical of enka appear less frequently.
The vocal range is wide, which limits who can sing it, but aside from that there aren’t many difficult aspects, making it one of the more approachable songs among Kitajima’s works.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
riverKitajima Saburō
Among Saburo Kitajima’s songs, the classic “Kawa” (River) is especially renowned for its powerful vocals.
It’s categorized as a so-called ‘man’s song,’ built around a bold, masculine vocal line.
With such a forceful singing style, it might seem difficult to master, but that’s not the case.
This piece contains many shouted, growling passages, yet it rarely features rapid tempo shifts or large melodic jumps.
As long as you have a solid foundation in shouting technique, there’s a good chance you can sing it through successfully.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Kanda RiverMinami Kōsetsu & Kaguyahime
A gem of a folk song that richly captures the emotions of youthful cohabitation.
Scenes like wearing a red tenugui as a scarf on the way to the public bath, or sketching a lover’s portrait with crayons, gently depict the modest yet warm lives of young people.
Released in September 1973 as a single cut from the July 1973 album “Kaguyahime Third,” the song went on to top the Oricon weekly singles chart for seven consecutive weeks that year, selling 1.6 million copies and becoming a massive hit.
Please take your time to savor the heartfelt vocals—whether as a nostalgic tune that brings back memories of the era, or as a song that evokes the atmosphere around the Kanda River and Asakusa.
Family photoYoshida Yamada
This song paints a warm portrait of family bonds, spun from a single photograph filled with childhood memories.
Told from a child’s perspective, each everyday scene—like the joy of a new bicycle or tear stains on a park bench—brims with memories anyone can relate to.
While it poignantly conveys the absence of the father behind the camera, it never dwells in sorrow; instead, Yoshida Yamada gently sing a world suffused with warmth.
Released in October 2024, the piece was also chosen as the theme song for RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting’s “Evening Live Getsukin!”, resonating with many through its heartwarming acoustic sound.
On nights when you come home tired from work, listening as you look through family photos will likely stir fond memories and renew your strength for tomorrow.
paper airplaneShūjin P
A masterpiece of tear-jerking Vocaloid songs that squeezes your heart.
One of Prisoner P’s signature tracks, released in 2009.
It portrays the exchange across a fence between a boy in a detention facility and a girl hospitalized in a hospital.
The grand sound arrangement further elevates the purity of their heavy feelings.
Just reading the lyrics is enough to make you cry.
By all means, experience this story with your own eyes and ears.