Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
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Songs with titles that start with 'Na'. A hint for shiritori! (71–80)
Tears of RegretSCANDAL
A medium-tempo ballad that delicately portrays the ache of longing and the pains of growing up.
Released by SCANDAL in July 2010 as their seventh single.
It depicts young people gradually becoming adults through a summer farewell.
Tears spilling behind smiles, two silhouettes reflected in a windowpane, and a small nod exchanged in place of “goodbye.” You can feel the emotions where bittersweet memories and regret intertwine.
It’s a song I recommend when you want to recall past love or friendship, or when you’re facing a parting with someone.
summer festivalWhiteberry
A summer festival night spent with the person you like, dressed in a yukata.
You enjoyed goldfish scooping and cotton candy, yet felt the frustration of not being able to confess your feelings as you watched sparklers burn out.
Depicting a bittersweet youth anyone can relate to, this work is the third single by Whiteberry, released in August 2000.
Their reinterpretation of JITTERIN’JINN’s classic became a cover hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon charts and achieving an astonishing 630,000 sales.
It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fushigi na Hanashi” and earned them an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a quintessential summer number that touches the heart—perfect for dusk as summer draws to a close, or for reminiscing about your youth with friends.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
A gemlike ballad that weaves feelings for the departed with deep gratitude, carrying the breeze of Okinawa.
Covered by Rimi Natsukawa in 2001, this song is originally a masterpiece that fuses lyrics Ryoko Moriyama wrote for her older brother who passed away at a young age with a moving melody composed by BEGIN.
Carried by the sound of the sanshin, it holds a prayer for a beloved presence that lives on in memories.
It won the Gold Award at the 44th Japan Record Awards in 2002 and achieved an astonishing long-running hit, staying on the Oricon charts for 116 consecutive weeks.
It was also used as the theme song for the 2006 film “Nada Sou Sou,” and continues to bring comfort to many hearts.
When you think of someone dear, when you want to let quiet tears fall, the song’s clear, pure vocals will gently enfold you.
Songs with titles starting with “Na.” Hints for shiritori! (81–90)
Night Horror Unparadederuta sutoringu
Delta String’s memorable debut single, premiere-released in October 2025.
As a visual-kei project born from streamers and influencers, they’ve drawn major buzz, and this Halloween-themed track is a danceable number where horror and pop fuse beautifully.
True to their call—“There’s an easy routine, so dance with us!”—the participatory staging invites everyone to join in.
Designed with social media virality in mind, it’s guaranteed to light up any party.
Go with the flowOda Junpei
Junpei Oda is a singer-songwriter who infuses the soul of folk and blues into enka.
His single “Nagare ru Mama ni,” released in October 2025, is a newly recorded version of a song that has long been popular at his live shows.
It’s a ballad marked by the warm resonance of acoustic guitar, piano, and strings, carefully portraying the wavering feelings for a loved one.
The heartfelt wish to share happiness and sincerity, and the protagonist’s emotions as they hold the memories of love like a treasure, truly sink in.
Give it a listen when you find yourself thinking back on someone who was once dear to you.
Cape of Tearful Homesick WindsOkada Shinobu
Shinobu Okada is an enka singer from Gunma Prefecture.
She has undergone full-fledged training since the age of seven and is a proven talent who has won numerous karaoke competitions.
Her single “Namida Bōkyō Kaze Misaki,” released in October 2025, tells the story of a protagonist who left their hometown, carrying the sorrow of parting while growing ever more nostalgic for home.
The emotion-centered melody intertwines with Okada’s richly expressive vocals to create a world that can move you to tears as you listen.
Many will find themselves empathizing with the feelings for one’s hometown and the pain of farewell.
Crying… NagasakiKadokawa Hiroshi
Hiroshi Kadokawa has been active in the enka world for nearly half a century since his debut in 1976.
Released in October 2025, “Namida Bōkyō Kazemizaki” is set in Nagasaki on a rainy night and portrays the poignant feelings of someone who keeps waiting for a person who never comes.
Weaving in Nagasaki scenes like Hollander Slope and Shianbashi, it delicately expresses loneliness and longing.
Kadokawa’s deep, resonant voice blends beautifully with the song’s world.
Be sure to listen carefully and savor it.