[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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- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Me” (Melody, Merikuri, and more)
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- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
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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] Collection of songs with titles starting with “Mo” (441–450)
Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu
The theme song from the film Princess Mononoke brought the vocalist Yoshikazu Mera to widespread fame.
At the time, many people were captivated by that beautiful voice, and some may even have tried to imitate it, singing along in the same way.
The lyrics are also remarkable, capturing the world of Princess Mononoke in just six lines.
Simply hearing the melody is enough for many to vividly recall the characters—like Ashitaka and the titular princess—as well as the film’s most memorable scenes.
Nostalgia for Home, JongaraHosokawa Takashi
Takashi Hosokawa’s “Bokyo Jonkara” is a classic released in 1985 that became a major hit.
This enka song centers on nostalgia for his homeland of Tsugaru, with lyrics portraying the feelings of a protagonist who moved to Tokyo and longs for home.
It interweaves images of Tsugaru’s winter scenery, deep affection for the people back home, and a strong resolve not to return until he has achieved something.
Hosokawa’s powerful vocals convey this longing even more movingly.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone living away from their hometown.
On a better dayayaka
A digital-only single by Japanese female singer Ayaka, released on April 11, 2021.
Known for her highly acclaimed vocal ability, Ayaka delivers a wonderfully solid and powerful low register in this track as well.
Especially in the A melody sections, I think it’s a song that women who are good at low notes can sing with a really nice feel.
For the high notes in the chorus, you’ll need to have mastered techniques like mixed voice, so the overall difficulty of singing the song may be a bit on the higher side.
Still, I highly recommend selecting it for karaoke and giving it a try.
MOGURA -Barefoot-hannya
A bittersweet, hard-edged track that reflects the harsh realities of the city.
Released digitally on January 10, 2025, the song drew attention as the tie-in for the ABEMA original drama “Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Control Division MOGURA.” The rap woven by Hannya and the others balances rawness with lyricism, while the sound carries a somewhat inorganic atmosphere.
Its real lyrics, focused on society’s darker side, are sure to resonate deeply.
When you want to confront contradictions and inner conflict, this might be the song for you.
I want to become stronger.Funami Keiko
This is a song by Keiko Funami, who transitioned from being a nurse to a model and singer.
It was released in 1992 as her second single.
The lyrics poignantly express feelings toward a former lover.
She is a well-known figure from Shimodamura, Minamikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, which is now part of Sanjo City.
Moku-moku fuyu—nHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This is a song that was played as the January 2018 song on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho.” When did you first notice, as a child, that your breath looks white in winter? You might have gotten excited wondering what it was, tried it over and over, or challenged your friends to see how long you could breathe out toward the sky.
Those fun feelings are captured in this song.
Even as an adult, doing it now still gives you that tingling sense of winter, doesn’t it? It might be even more fun to sing it while puffing your breath onto your palms together with your child.
Monster GirlKafu
One virtual singer-songwriter who’s been drawing attention is KAF.
She began posting her songs on YouTube and other platforms around 2018, and word of mouth gradually spread.
In 2019, she released her first album, “Observation,” which catapulted her to stardom.
Since then, she has been active, contributing theme songs for films and holding solo concerts.
As you check out her music, be sure to pay attention to her signature whispery voice.
