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!] (451–460)
Kojō StationKojima Yoshiki
This work movingly sings of longing for someone you cannot meet.
It’s a song by Yoshiki Kojima, an enka singer from Saga Prefecture, released in November 2024 as his major-label debut.
Set at a lakeside station, it portrays intense feelings for a loved one and a readiness to part.
While following the traditional enka style, the piece features a strikingly modern arrangement.
If you’ve experienced heartbreak or farewell, listening may help you feel more positive.
Love SakuraKobayashi Sachiko
It’s a beautiful enka masterpiece—grand in scale yet tinged with melancholy—richly infused with traditional Japanese flavor through the use of Japanese instruments.
“Koi Zakura” is a single released by Sachiko Kobayashi in 2007, and she also performed it at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, so some listeners may find it familiar.
While Kobayashi’s signature techniques—kobushi, shakuri, and vibrato—are of course present, the melody that seems to speak to the Japanese soul is easy to remember, and once you’ve learned it, singing it itself shouldn’t be too difficult.
There are no extreme high notes either, so even those who feel uneasy about higher pitches should definitely give it a try.
Love, feat. Kana AdachiKobayashi Tōya
Kobayashi Tōya and Kana Adachi’s song “Koi Nante feat.
Kana Adachi.” The track is crafted as a bright, classic J-pop number reminiscent of the Heisei era.
Because it’s a male-female duet, the vocal range is somewhat wide, but it includes clear harmony parts that make it easy to practice as a duet.
Since the harmonies are mostly sung by the female, if two men perform the duet, the higher-voiced singer should take the female part.
The overall vocal lines are easy, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko
The 20th single by Kyoko Koizumi, who is active across a wide range of fields from idol to actress.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Don’t Mess With My Woman,” the track was written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
The lyrics, themed around the bittersweet unrequited love felt with the arrival of the cold season, delve deeply into the inner world of a heart in love and portray the pain of feelings that cannot reach their destination.
There are various versions of this work, including an arrangement close to the demo tape that used bagpipes, which is included on the album “Hippies.” It’s an emotional number with a nostalgic Showa-era flavor, perfect for listening alone on a long winter’s night.
Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke
It’s no exaggeration to call this a new signature song for Keisuke Yamauchi born in the Reiwa era! “Kokoro Mangekyo,” released in 2023, marked a new challenge for Yamauchi as it’s a song from the year he entered his forties.
It’s a dynamic kayōkyoku that skillfully fuses orchestral and Japanese flavors, and if you nail it, it will definitely liven up any karaoke session.
The spot where the melody shifts at the end of the final chorus while applying vibrato requires particular practice, but overall the key is on the lower side and it doesn’t rely much on traditional enka techniques, so it’s also recommended for beginners to enka.
Songs With Titles Starting With “Ko” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (461–470)
A street corner in loveYamauchi Keisuke
Released in 2008, Koisuru Machikado is one of Keisuke Yamauchi’s signature songs and a fan favorite.
With an upbeat sound that sits between enka and kayōkyoku, its catchy melody showcases Yamauchi’s sultry, husky vocals and has become a staple at his concerts.
It was also performed on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, so it’s widely known by the general public and is sure to get people of all ages excited at karaoke.
The characteristic enka kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) is almost absent; as long as you can handle a smooth, expansive vibrato, the melody is easy to learn and approachable even for beginners to enka.
The vocal range is relatively wide, so try to sing with clear contrasts and dynamics!
Love Letter BookmarkYamaguchi Noriko
A gently enveloping, wistful kayōkyoku ballad.
It’s a song by Noriko Yamaguchi, released in October 2024.
Centered on the theme of a letter that records feelings for a lost love, it unfolds a nostalgic yet alluring world.
Fūko Sunagawa’s lyrics and Wataru Arakawa’s composition blend beautifully, creating a work that sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
In this digital age, why not feel the warmth of conveying your feelings through a letter?