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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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Jupiter (feat. Koshi Inaba)NEW!Fukuyama Masaharu
Speaking of dream collaborations between singers who represent the music scene, this song is absolutely unmissable! It features Koshi Inaba, the vocalist of B’z.
The blazing energy of rock and the majestic tones of an orchestra blend beautifully, culminating in an overwhelming ballad where the two powerful voices resonate with each other.
Released in December 2025, the track serves as the theme song for the film “Last Man -FIRST LOVE-,” starring Masaharu Fukuyama.
During production, they reportedly fine-tuned details meticulously, even checking the key with just a single guitar.
It portrays a deep love driven by the desire to protect someone precious, making it perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for your partner.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to feel their heart set ablaze!
Burn!NEW!Fuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, beloved around the world for his overwhelming musical sensibility and profound messages.
It’s a gentle anthem of encouragement that affirms your true self and urges you to move forward, embracing even your stumbles and embarrassments.
Its dynamic rhythm and hymn-like chorus kindle a warm flame in the listener’s heart.
First unveiled during a no-audience live-streamed concert in September 2021 and later released, the song is also included on the landmark album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.
It was featured as the theme song for a Google Pixel collaboration commercial.
It’s perfect for those moments when you feel you might lose sight of yourself in a new environment or when you need the courage to take one more step.
moratoriumNEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE, the idol group that continues to captivate many fans with dazzling performances and rich expressiveness.
This track, included as a coupling song on their 20th single “Gekiyaku Chudoku,” released in April 2026, is a mid-tempo number centered by Sana Morohashi, whose vocal ability is unparalleled.
Its poignant worldview delicately portrays lingering feelings for a love you know won’t come true and emotions left hanging in midair, stirring a sentimental mood.
It’s recommended for those moments when you want to face forward while still carrying the pains of the past.
If I Could Paint LifeNEW!YOASOBI
It’s a grand number that portrays profound love for those left behind.
Created by the musical duo YOASOBI—composer Ayase and vocalist ikura—the piece unfolds from a quiet introduction into waves of expansive sound, while the gentle, conversational vocals stir a poignant longing for lost time.
Produced as the theme song for a stage play directed by Osamu Suzuki and starring Kei Tanaka, it was first included on the acclaimed December 2021 release THE BOOK 2, and later issued as a standalone work in August 2022.
It’s a song that will stay close to you when memories of the past come rushing in and become painful, or when you wish to calmly reflect on days spent with someone who has passed.
more than wordsNEW!Hitsuji Bungaku
An alternative rock number whose charm lies in its literary word choices and a sound that feels warm even within its inorganic texture.
In this work, Hitsujibungaku incorporates a four-on-the-floor rhythm for the first time, unfolding a fantastical melody where the band’s timbre fuses with programmed beats.
Selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Shibuya Incident, the track was released in September 2023 and continues to enjoy enduring popularity.
It was later included on the album 12 hugs (like butterflies), where it sparked a reaction that pushed its play count past 100 million.
It’s highly recommended for nighttime moments when you want to reflect on your own way of moving forward, or when you need a gentle push on your back.
Why not savor it while immersing yourself in the world of the piece?
Cotton HandkerchiefNEW!Ōta Hiromi
A classic song in the history of Showa-era pop that portrays a long-distance romance between someone leaving their rural hometown for the big city and the lover waiting back home.
With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Kyohei Tsutsumi, the piece is structured like an exchange of letters, a dialogue.
Set to a sprightly melody, it poignantly sings of the drifting emotions between the one being swept up in the city’s glamour and the one longing for unchanging love.
Released in December 1975 as Hiromi Ota’s fourth single, it became a major hit that earned her first appearance at the 27th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of 1976.
The track was single-cut from the acclaimed album “Kokoro ga Kaze o Hiita Hi” (The Day My Heart Caught a Cold).
Give it a listen on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear, or when you want to soak in a nostalgic, retro mood.
Because I’m about to become an adult soonNEW!Koresawa
It’s a song that feels dazzling precisely because it’s bound to end.
Written and performed by singer-songwriter Koresawa, it was first unveiled in August 2025 as the support movie track for SS Pharmaceutical’s “Omamori EVE” campaign, and later included on the album “Atashi no Koibito E.P,” released in November.
Within the limited time of one’s teenage years, it vividly portrays the preciousness of days spent with friends and the restless urgency of approaching adulthood.
It’s a youthful pop tune we hope you’ll listen to if you’ve finished your tournaments or club activities and, while carrying a touch of loneliness, are trying to take your next step forward.