Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ke’ (け),” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of any off the top of your head, right?
Even after doing some research, I got the impression they’re surprisingly hard to find—but I did come across some surefire hits, timeless favorites, and hidden gems.
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ke” (け)!
Feel free to use this as a reference when you’re wondering which songs start with “Ke” (け), or as a starting point for choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (61–70)
healthOkuda Tamio
It was released in 1992 as the B-side to Tamio Okuda’s solo debut single.
It came out as part of Unicorn’s series of consecutive solo releases, and PUFFY covered it on the tribute album “Tamio Okuda Covers.”
determinationIwasaki Hiromi
Released on April 5, 1985 (Showa 60).
A double A-side with “Yume Kariudo,” both serving as Camellia Diamond commercial songs.
Many of the Camellia Diamond CM tracks are sophisticated masterpieces.
The previous single “Hashi” was the ending theme for Tuesday Suspense Theater, yet only peaked at No.
31, so it seemed reaching the top of the charts would be difficult.
However, this one climbed to No.
15 and sold 149,000 copies.
Although it didn’t make the Top 10 on The Best Ten, it appeared in the Spotlight segment—moreover, she appeared simultaneously with her younger sister Yoshimi, who at the time had a hit with “Touch.”
Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (71–80)
partingAsahina Maria
This is “Ketsubetsu” by Maria Asahina, whose father is Italian-American and mother is Japanese.
It’s a very old song, but I think it’s a classic that people of that generation will recognize.
The beautiful singing and spoken parts are incredibly sensual and captivating—an unforgettable masterpiece.
The Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringo
A track included on the self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwan Kyoku,” released on May 27, 2014.
Originally written for Chiaki Kuriyama in 2011.
This piece shares the same concept as Tokyo Jihen’s song “Noudouteki Sanpunkan” (exactly three minutes in length, 120 BPM).
In live shows, you can catch a glimpse of a performance using the megaphone that has become synonymous with her stage presence.
Poem of KeyakizakaKeyakizaka46
The song opens with a beautiful sound that feels like hope coming into view, and among Keyakizaka46’s releases—which have mostly focused on cool tracks—it stands out as a bright and refreshing piece.
Its clean, hopeful melody will make you feel like striving toward your goals every time you listen.
Marriage Fighting Spirit MarchKishidan
This was Kishidan’s sixth single, released in 2004.
It’s a congratulatory song for a friend’s wedding, and if you copy the members’ dance from the music video and perform it with your crew, it’s sure to hype up any wedding reception.
The intro and interludes quote Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.
Key 〜eternal tie ver.〜Hamasaki Ayumi
This is a song included on “Duty,” Ayumi Hamasaki’s third original album, released in 2000.
The phrase “eternal tie” in the title means an everlasting bond, and you can feel from the lyrics that Ayumi Hamasaki pours all of her emotions into her singing as a vocalist.
It’s a beautiful ballad.