[Karaoke] A collection of Japanese songs that start with “Mu”
There are times when, right at the moment you need to pick a song at karaoke, you find yourself thinking, “What should I sing…?” Even if you usually listen to music, when the time comes, you can’t think of any song titles.
So this time, we’ve put together a feature that’s perfect for moments like that: a showcase of Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “mu.” We’ve picked works from a wide range of eras, so if you go through them in order, I’m sure you’ll come across songs you recognize!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Mu'
- Even karaoke beginners can relax! Easy-to-sing songs for men
- A lineup of classic hits! Karaoke songs recommended for the yutori generation
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “Me” (Melody, Merikuri, and more)
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Me”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- A compilation of song titles that start with “Ma”
- A collection of songs with titles that start with “Mi.” Useful for shiritori and karaoke.
- [Karaoke] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with 'Mo'
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “Mi”
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with 'Mo'
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
[Karaoke] A Compilation of Japanese Songs Starting with “Mu” (281–290)
Musashikanmuri jiro
Sung by enka heavyweight Jiro Kanmuri, this piece is a captivating song that fuses a powerful vocal style with Japanese tradition.
Using the life of Miyamoto Musashi as its motif, it delves deeply into life’s choices and solitude.
Released by Nippon Columbia in April 1993, it also became a popular track included on the album “Tokusenshu Kan Jiro / Musashi” the same year.
While it’s by no means an easy song to sing, its upbeat, rock-inflected elements make it surprisingly singable if you go for it and have fun.
The whistle in my chest still soundsMaekawa Kiyoshi
In Kiyoshi Maekawa’s long career, this single “Mune no Kitete wa Imamo” (The Whistle in My Chest Still Blows), composed by the renowned Takashi Toshimi—who also crafted hits like “Otokoto Onna no Kakera” and “Wakare-kyoku demo Utatte”—was released in 2021 in the Reiwa era.
It has the feel of a wistful medium-tempo ballad, and structurally it’s very close to J-pop, so it seems like a song that’s easy for enka beginners to sing at karaoke.
That said, if you aim to nail it perfectly, vibrato is essential, so if that’s not your strong suit, this song might be a good one to practice your vibrato with!
Moon UruruKitayama Takeshi
Takeshi Kitayama’s “Tsuki Ururu” depicts delicate emotional nuances through the light of the moon.
Released in November 2024, this richly expressive song sets to music the work that won the Newcomer Award at the 57th Japan Lyricist Awards.
It sensitively portrays the inner feelings of a protagonist who has experienced a moonlit night and a farewell to someone dear.
This piece accompanies the regrets and lingering attachments of past love.
It’s recommended for listening alone on a quiet night.
A Night’s DreamMinami Kōsetsu
The gem of a masterpiece “Yume Ichiyo” was born after Kousetsu Minami heard his wife playing Beethoven’s “Tempest” on the piano.
A fleeting yet beautiful scene of a brief love affair is vividly portrayed through Yohko Aki’s lyrically rich lyrics and Kousetsu Minami’s gentle, deeply expressive melody.
While realistically conveying the delicate nuances of a woman’s complex emotions, the song is suffused with a warmth that quietly seeps into the listener’s heart.
Upon its release in 1978, it was featured in a Shiseido campaign and took the era by storm.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who seek solace in Kousetsu Minami’s voice or wish to revisit the bittersweet moments of life.
To my daughter…Yoshi Ikuzo
The classic “To My Daughter,” which portrays a father thinking of his daughter as she departs for her new home.
Told from the perspective of the father seeing her off, the song features a melody that carries a subdued, rugged charm amid a wistful atmosphere.
Vocally, it relies heavily on repetition, with most of the piece built around similar vocal lines.
There are no difficult vocal ornaments; the phrases proceed plainly and similarly throughout, making it very easy once you get used to it.
The range is also very narrow, so for those with lower voices, it’s about as singable as it gets.
