[Karaoke] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with 'Mo'
At karaoke, people sometimes set various rules, like singing songs by the same artist or choosing based on song titles.
One fun idea is to pick a letter from the Japanese syllabary and sing “songs that start with ___.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with “mo,” so feel free to use this as a reference for your next karaoke session.
Many of these tracks feature sentimental words like “moshi” (if) and “mou” (already/no longer), so it can be nice to think about the lyrics’ meaning or imagine the story as you sing.
Be sure to check out these “mo”-starting songs by artists who’ve been active from the Showa era through Heisei and into Reiwa.
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- Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Me”
[Karaoke] A compilation of songs with titles starting with “Mo” (341–350)
Song of Momotaro the SamuraiMinami Haruo
Known as the theme song for the period drama “Momotaro Samurai,” this piece was released by Haruo Minami in 1976.
The lyrics were written by Minami himself, with music composed by Masaaki Hirao.
Positioned between enka and rōkyoku, incorporating elements of naniwabushi, the song prominently showcases Minami’s weighty and dramatic vocal style.
Its majestic melody befits a work depicting a hero who symbolizes Japanese tradition and justice, and the lyrics praising the dignified, imposing character of Momotaro Samurai leave a strong impression.
The drama, which aired 258 episodes over five years, made a lasting impact on viewers of the time.
Becoming one of Minami’s signature songs, this track is also recommended for fans of period dramas.
Burn, you fine womanSera Masanori
Released in 1979, “Moero Ii Onna” (Burning Hot Woman) is a song Makoto Sera created for Shiseido’s summer campaign, and it became a hot topic.
It reached No.
3 on the weekly Oricon charts and sold about 740,000 copies, coloring that year’s music scene.
The song expresses a man’s feelings as he falls in love with a woman, and his straightforward devotion to her is inspiring.
For women in their 50s in particular, it’s sure to evoke memories of youthful summer days.
When you’re worn out by daily life or want to fire yourself up, listening to this song can help you recall your former passion and gain fresh energy.
Burn, hot woman!Sera Masanori & Tsuisto
If you were talking about a cool, masculine, wild band back then, it had to be this one.
Their song used in a cosmetics commercial and the chorus of “Natsuko” even caused a mini social phenomenon, with people of the same name briefly becoming famous.
It’s a glittering, high-energy summer anthem.
Burn, you fine womanSera Masanori & Tsuisto
Twist is a rock band fronted by Masanori Sera.
The song they created as a tie-up with Shiseido is Moero Ii Onna (“Burn, Gorgeous Woman”).
As the title suggests, it’s an intensely passionate track.
Its lyrics depict a man who meets a beautiful woman in the summer and falls in love.
Packed with seasonal phrases and expressions of swelling romance, the song’s charm lies in how it conveys both the atmosphere of the season and the heat of love.
It’s perfect for getting hyped while listening—or for stirring up memories.
Watermill in the ForestNamiki Michiko
“The Waterwheel in the Forest” is a song that evokes the sound of a waterwheel working in a lush green forest, celebrating diligence and the arrival of spring.
Through Michiko Namiki’s clear, translucent voice, you can gently sense the waterwheel steadily grinding flour and the hopeful anticipation of a joyful spring.
Listening to the song of the forest waterwheel, you might enjoy doing some light exercises at a leisurely pace or reminiscing about the past.
Why not feel the arrival of spring along with its soothing melody?
Pink GraduationNakagawa Kanon starring Toyama Nao
This is a single released under the name Kanon Nakagawa, a character from the anime The World God Only Knows, performed by Nao Toyama, who works as a voice actress and artist.
With a gentle sound centered on piano and strings and lyrics that evoke school memories anyone can relate to, it embodies the classic style of a graduation song.
Precisely because the expression is so straightforward, the hope for the future depicted in the lyrics comes through clearly and directly.
mochi poundingNakata Yoshinao
When you think of mochi, you probably picture something you eat at New Year’s.
In most households, mochi is something you buy at the supermarket, but there are also places where people pound mochi at the end of the year with relatives, neighbors, or friends.
The children’s song “Mochitsuki,” which depicts that scene, is a fun and easy-to-understand tune even for little kids.
Even children who’ve never experienced mochi pounding will likely think, “It would be so fun if we could make mochi at home!”
