[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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with 'Mo'
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “Mi”
- Karaoke songs popular with women that they want men to sing
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Mu'
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Me” (Melody, Merikuri, and more)
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- [Karaoke] A collection of Japanese songs that start with “Mu”
- A collection of songs with titles that start with “Mi.” Useful for shiritori and karaoke.
- A compilation of song titles that start with “Ma”
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- Songs Men Want Women to Sing at Karaoke: Irresistible Tracks [2026]
- Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Me”
[Karaoke] Compilation of songs with titles starting with “Mo” (361–370)
Princess Mononoke (Instrumental Version)Hisaishi Joe
This song made the biggest impact when it was released as the ending theme of Princess Mononoke.
Yoshikazu Mera’s beautiful high-tone vocals moved listeners around the world.
Its familiar melody enhances the film’s world and sense of presence, and after the emotional experience of the movie, it carries us further into its lingering afterglow.
Since its 1998 release, it has remained a timeless classic no matter how many times we listen.
Waltz of the MagicianHisaishi Joe
As you’d expect from a waltz, its triple meter feels wonderfully comfortable.
But this is no ordinary waltz! It’s the “Witch’s Waltz,” so an air of mystery lingers throughout.
The middle section, with its unstable bass rumbling away, is a must-hear.
The tempo sweeps you along at times, then settles into a relaxed, steady pulse—making this a busy but highly recommended piece.
True to its name, the Witch’s Waltz is anything but straightforward.
I want to protect youItō Yuna
It starts with synth strings, then moves into an R&B-style kick, flowing through the A and B sections and building up to the chorus.
Someday, when an image like hers becomes a song, it will surely invite everyone to go to karaoke.
Karaoke these days covers a wide range, doesn’t it?
Returning RiverGodai Natsuko
The debut song “Modorigawa” from Natsuko Godai’s 1987 re-debut under this name.
Through steady promotional efforts, the track became a major hit.
It portrays the painful reality that, when the time for parting comes to two people caught up in a dangerous love, no matter how hard they try, it’s difficult to go on living together.
Godai’s deeply emotive vocals further accentuate the longing and lingering regrets depicted in the lyrics.
Please give it a listen—a tragic love story that embodies the very essence of enka: wanting to be together, yet being unable to be.
Kindergarten is starting soon.Sakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Perfect for kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies, this song is a children’s tune that captures the feeling of excitement.
It gently sings about the joy overflowing in children’s hearts and heightens their anticipation for a new environment.
A version by Akira Hayashi and Miyuki Mori was released in August 1999 and was also featured on an NHK children’s program.
Its bright, light melody and easy-to-remember lyrics make it a favorite during entrance ceremonies and grade-promotion season.
It’s also recommended for families to sing together with their children to ease any anxieties about starting a new chapter.
xylophoneSakushi: Kanai Nao / Sakkyoku: Iwakawa Saburou
The source of this song is Nao Kanai’s poem “Mokkin” (Xylophone).
It is said to be a poem for his younger sister who died in the war, written as the anniversary of the end of the war approached.
In reality, he apparently did not have a younger sister, but that is likely how dear the person was to him.
The lyrics of this song, also well known as a choral piece, are so sorrowful they could bring you to tears.
The wording is different, but the wish “I want to see my sister once more” comes through painfully clearly.
Those who have lost a younger sister themselves will surely be able to relate.
[Karaoke] Collection of songs with titles that start with “Mo” (371–380)
If only I could become an umbrellaKasamura Tōta
This is a song created using the VOCALOID voice synthesis software, with lyrics and music by Toa Kasamura.
It features a catchy, melancholy melody you won’t forget after a single listen, along with a beautiful piano accompaniment.
Among umbrella-themed songs, it’s rare to find one so sentimental and grand in sound! Above all, perhaps because it’s sung by VOCALOID, it gives the impression that the umbrella is almost alive.
It makes you want to say “thank you for everything” to those umbrellas you casually use on rainy days and sometimes forget somewhere!
