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 starting with “Na.” Hints for shiritori! (231–240)
Seaside BalconyMatsuda Seiko
From its sparkling intro, this quintessential summer song by Seiko Matsuda instantly evokes the season! Lyricist Takashi Matsumoto weaves a sweet-and-sour love story on a seaside balcony.
The protagonist’s fluttering heart and radiant moments with a special someone are vividly portrayed through the refreshing melody by Kureta Keiko (Yumi Matsutoya) and Seiko’s crystalline vocals.
Released in April 1982 as her 10th single and included on the album “Pineapple,” it became beloved as the Shiseido “Elixir” commercial song and won the Gold Prize at that year’s Japan Record Awards—a track that truly colored its era.
Perfect not only as BGM for a coastal drive, but also when you want to revel in the anticipation of sweet romance or sink into a romantic mood.
Listening to it, you can almost see the blue sea and sky unfolding before your eyes.
A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46
Its sweet-and-sour, refreshing melody is striking, as if capturing the tender feelings of first love that blossom with the arrival of summer and the casual yet sparkling moments with friends.
This track is included on the fifth single, “Sakurazuki,” released in February 2023.
A love song perfect for summer, coloring a page of youth.
Be sure to listen to it in your favorite scene!
NatsumiAKASAKI
This is the number by AKASAKI that gently accompanies the sudden wave of sentimentality that rises in your chest on a fading summer evening.
Released in September 2024 as their third single, its piano-centered sound evokes early-Heisei-era J-POP and stirs a sense of nostalgia.
The lyrics weave a beautiful story of the loss brought by a summer romance’s end and a lingering attachment to cherished days past.
The climax, where the singer reunites with “you” within a dreamlike vision, is sure to move listeners.
AKASAKI debuted in April 2024 with “Hikikomori,” and has since drawn attention with releases like “Namimakase.” It’s a gem to play at summer’s end, when you want to linger in a bittersweet afterglow.
Drowning in summerBocchi
What Bocchi, surging through the scene with a youthfully vibrant sound, has delivered is a track that contemplates the passing summer.
The song evokes a bittersweet yet beautiful landscape, like a summer twilight.
Its emotional guitar lines and vocals that seem to speak directly to the heart gently—yet powerfully—stir the listener’s feelings.
While it accompanies the sentimental mood of summer’s end, it also wraps you in a curious sense of uplift that gives quiet courage to step into tomorrow.
The track is the title song of their first EP, “Drowning in Summer,” released in June 2023, and its music video, with over 650,000 views on YouTube, garnered major attention.
It’s the kind of song that will make your heart swell when you want to sink into a slightly nostalgic mood on a late-summer drive, or when you’re alone at night, quietly reflecting on memories.
King of SummerKinKi Kids
From the opening chant, this cheerful KinKi Kids number whisks you straight into summer mode.
It bursts with energetic charm that blows your worries away as brightly as the sun.
Grounded in Latin pop, the horn section and steel pans carry a tropical breeze and create an irresistible groove.
Released in June 2000, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the drama “Summer Snow,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.
It drew fresh attention again in 2023 as a McDonald’s commercial song.
It’s truly a track that cranks up that “I want to revel in summer!” feeling to the max.
Summer has come.≠ME
Isn’t this the one ≠ME track whose sound seems to symbolize a Japanese summer, perfectly suited to dazzling sunshine and blue skies? Showcasing producer Rino Sashihara’s deft touch, the song beautifully captures the flutter of summer crushes, the bittersweetness of youth, and a soaring sense of excitement.
The smiles from center Nanaka Tomita and the others at Cape Ashizuri are truly captivating! The phrase “Natsu ga natsu ga natsu ga kita kara” is incredibly catchy, too.
Released in August 2024 as their ninth single, it was first unveiled as a surprise at the Yokohama Arena tour finale in July of the same year, sending fans into a frenzy.
Ideal for summer drives, lively times with friends, or those sentimental twilight moments, this track sets the perfect mood.
It’s a must-have burst of summer energy that’s sure to lift anyone’s spirits!
summer coldReira
Layla is a rock band known for their uplifting lyrics.
They excel at an orthodox J-pop-style rock sound developed around the 2010s, and they’ve been drawing attention in the Japanese rock scene.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Summer Cold.” It’s a refreshing track that evokes the feel of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, with the arrangement centered in the low to low-mid frequency range throughout.
Although it’s a powerful song, the vocal range is quite narrow, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
