Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
There are many song titles that start with “ko,” featuring familiar words like “koi” (love) and “kokoro” (heart).
The range is really broad, but even just branching out from “koi” will lead you to lots of songs!
From era-defining hit tunes and more.
Sometimes nothing comes to mind right away and you want to look some up…!
So we’ve put together a list of song titles that start with “ko,” which might come in handy at such times.
Feel free to use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ko,” but also as inspiration for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!] (161–170)
Heart SakeFuji Ayako
Hailing from Akita Prefecture, Ayako Fuji has long been beloved as the “Flower of Enka,” known for her assured, folk-song-honed vocals and elegant kimono style.
After re-debuting under her current stage name in 1989, her 1992 single Kokoro-zake became a massive hit, selling over one million copies in total.
She has performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen 21 times and swept major awards including the Japan Cable Radio Awards, attesting to her proven artistry.
In recent years, her life with rescued cats Maru and Oreo has drawn attention on social media, and in January 2025 she welcomed a new family member, Jakoten-kun, which also made headlines.
Whether you want to experience the charm of traditional enka or are interested in animal welfare and a mindful lifestyle, Fuji’s songs and warm personality are sure to resonate with you.
Love SpeedwayTHE MACKSHOW
Want to experience the essence of pure, homegrown Japanese rock ’n’ roll? This number by THE MACKSHOW captures the post-work euphoria and the urgent longing to rush back to the one you love.
Its sound brims with the exhilaration of tearing through the city at night by car, paired with an irresistibly aching, ‘tearful’ melody that tugs at the heart.
Originally included on the July 2007 album Full Throttle Red Zone, the track also appears on the 20th-anniversary best-of collection SUPER BEST MACKS S.77–S.97, and it has remained a beloved favorite among fans for years.
Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (171–180)
This is Nyaa’s way of life.nya~tan (CV: Murakawa Rie)
From the anime Etotama, whose heroine is Nyaa-tan, the cat who couldn’t make it into the twelve zodiac signs, here’s a character song sung by Rie Murakawa.
It’s a solo track included on the character song mini-album “Geki-Meshi!! Waga Nya no Bangohan,” released in May 2015.
Set to a high-BPM electropop track by the IOSYS crew, it portrays Nyaa-tan charging forward optimistically on her own path.
The story of a cat striving to join the zodiac perfectly mirrors New Year’s resolutions to work toward our goals in the year ahead.
The energetic call-and-response shouts and Rie Murakawa’s vibrant vocals are sure to boost your New Year mood!
this winterMakihara Noriyuki
Noriyuki Makihara’s serene ballad depicting winter gently weaves in the season’s atmosphere alongside the quiet happiness of everyday life.
Through distinctly wintry visual motifs—like the cold and white breaths—you feel a tender gaze that contemplates the closeness of lovers and the accumulation of time, which truly resonates.
Included on the album “PHARMACY,” released in October 1994, and later selected for the 1997 best-of compilation “SMILING II ~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~,” the song may not be flashy, but it has long been cherished as a beloved winter staple.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play softly on a quiet night before the New Year, while spending time with someone special.
corn potageSaucy Dog
This heartwarming song, which depicts a scene of toasting with warm soup on a winter night, was released by Saucy Dog in December 2024 as a track on their mini-album “New Gate.” The lyrics delicately portray growth and change found in everyday life—messaging friends on LINE, choosing gifts, and cherishing a smile you want to protect.
Particularly striking is the shift in perspective: the narrator, who once looked up to their father, now finds themselves possibly stepping into that role.
It resonates with the nostalgia and sense of responsibility one feels upon becoming an adult.
Sing it with friends at year-end parties or Christmas karaoke, and it’s sure to warm your hearts as you look back on the memories of the year.
Chaotic Boogiejon-YAKITORY
It’s a perfect track to crank up the energy at year-end or New Year parties! Created by jon-YAKITORY and released in August 2023, it features an ultra-high-energy, catchy sound built on a breezy swing rhythm layered with audio effects like air horns and bass drops.
The rapid-fire lyrics have a cathartic punch that blasts away everyday stress and frustration.
Highly recommended for times when you want to make some noise with friends or forget the fatigue of the year-end and New Year season!
konpeitō (Japanese sugar candy)bebidora
Bebidora’s “Konpeitō” was released in 2025 and was written specifically as the theme song for a Paramount Bed commercial.
Its gentle sound, tinged with a sense of bittersweetness, is striking, and the layered vocals convey emotion with directness.
The lyrics seem to portray the sadness of saying goodbye, and even as they look back on what was gained, the feeling of loneliness is emphasized.
The Paramount Bed commercial that uses this song reflects on the company’s history and expresses a desire to continue supporting people.
