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[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!

[Karaoke] Collection of Japanese songs starting with 'Mu' (331–340)

facing each otheraiko

aiko - 'Face to Face' music video
facing each otheraiko

Many of you probably know this one since it was also the theme song for a movie.

Aiko mainly sings about romance and always has a cute charm, and in this song her girlish side—saying she’s “so happy she could cry”—is especially endearing.

Ephemeral as a bubble; an illusion like a dreamYuigadokuson

It’s a standout track not just for its blend of Chinese-inspired sounds and electro-pop, but also for its striking lyrics that drop the names of specific foods.

Instead of eating everything by yourself, if you share it with your friends, it helps with dieting and leaves no regrets—the irresistibly high-energy lyrics make it an adorable song.

[Karaoke] A Compilation of Japanese Songs Starting with “Mu” (341–350)

The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “Song of Wheat” Music Video (Short Ver.) [Official]
The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki

This heartwarming song by Miyuki Nakajima begins with the emotive sound of Scottish bagpipes, into which Japanese lyrical melodies gently blend.

Tenderly singing of life abroad, farewells to loved ones, and hope for new beginnings, it offers a profound exploration of life’s subtleties.

Released in October 2014, the song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Massan,” musically illuminating the true story of the couple who helped give birth to Japanese whisky.

It was also performed at the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year, moving many viewers.

How about humming it together during music recreation time? Its gentle tune and deep lyrics are sure to resonate with your heart.

Moonlight LegendAmami Haruka (CV: Nakamura Eriko)

The theme song of the smash-hit anime Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Moonlight Densetsu—many of you probably know it.

Haruka Amami (CV: Eriko Nakamura) has covered it.

From the intro it gives a sparkling image, like something glittering is drifting down from the sky.

Her singing voice is adorable, and it’s a recommended number I’d love elementary school girls to listen to.

Village FestivalNihon dōyō

Village Festival (Japanese Children's Song)
Village FestivalNihon dōyō

These are Japanese folk songs and children’s songs included in the 1912 (Meiji 45) elementary school music textbook Jinjo Shogaku Shoka.

The book featured a variety of songs that are still sung today, such as “Snail” (Katatsumuri), “Spring Stream” (Haru no Ogawa), “Home” (Furusato), “Misty Moonlit Night” (Oborozukiyo), and “Tea Picking” (Chatsumi).