Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up…
This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (91–100)
Song in the RainHaraguchi Sasuke
It’s an irresistibly cute pop tune with a bouncy rhythm and swinging melody.
Created by Vocaloid producer Sasuke Haraguchi, it was released in November 2025.
The song was produced as the official demo for Ameginu, a library for the singing-voice synthesis software VoiSona.
Its fantastical worldview is absolutely delightful—treating a sunshower as a happy event and likening puddles to newborn creatures.
Give it a listen when you want to turn a gloomy rainy day into a happy one!
OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka
A love ballad that was rediscovered as the theme song for Fuji TV’s 1994 Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kono Yo no Hate,” and has continued to be loved across generations.
At karaoke, it’s a classic that gets the room gently buzzing when men in their 50s sing it while reminiscing about their youth.
The overall vocal range is D#3 to A4, which should be relatively comfortable for male singers.
If you sing the verses (A and B sections) quietly, almost like speaking, you can instantly set the mood.
The big highlight is the very first chorus.
Take a good breath beforehand and hit it right on cue—you should find it feels great to sing.
Doing an impression can be fun, but by all means try belting it out in your own voice!
A lone, wandering womanShima Etsuko
Etsuko Shima’s single “Onna Hitori Mayoibito” was released in December 2025.
Following in the vein of her previous work “Onna no Bōkyōka,” it’s crafted as a classic song in the women’s enka tradition.
It portrays lingering feelings for a former lover and the loneliness of living alone, capturing the sway between inner strength and vulnerability.
With a structure that showcases kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), it’s perfect for those looking for a karaoke song that can be sung with deep emotion—be sure to check it out.
ʻŌhiʻa treeHamasaki Ayumi
An emotional ballad that conveys the deep love from a mother to her child.
It’s a song by the national singer Ayumi Hamasaki—known for many hit classics like “SEASONS” and “M”—released in July 2020.
The grand arrangement, with beautifully resonant strings, leaves a strong impression.
It makes you want to surrender yourself to the sound forever.
Since it’s a message song from Hamasaki to her own child, it will surely resonate with the relationship between you and your child as well.
A Man’s HeartlessnessKurokawa Shinichiro
Shinichiro Kurokawa, who trained under Hideo Mizumori and made his debut in 2003, delivers an ambitious work in “Otoko no Mujō” that delves deeply into a man’s inner emotions—his weakness and regret.
Released as a single in December 2025, the song showcases a voice that has grown more seasoned by his 20th debut anniversary in 2023, quietly resonating in listeners’ hearts.
Tatsuya Nango’s arrangement lends a wistful atmosphere that pairs exquisitely with Kurokawa’s soaring high notes.
It’s perfect for nights when you want to immerse yourself in life’s sorrows.
OPENED MY EYESYellow Magic Orchestra
This is an English-lyric track included on the album “Naughty Boys,” released in May 1983.
In a departure from the experimental sound of their previous work, this album brings a distinctly pop, kayōkyoku-like flavor to the forefront.
The lyrics depict a protagonist who has been shut away in darkness meeting “you,” after which their vision opens up vividly—listening to it gives you a positive, forward-looking feeling.
Bill Nelson’s guest guitar work also adds a nice touch.
Try listening to it when your mind feels foggy or when you want to take a new step forward, and reset your mood.
Let’s go to the hot springs.yamori
A classic by Yamori that gently gives a nudge to overworked adults swept up in the busyness of everyday life.
Woven by two of Japan’s leading artists, Ryoko Moriyama and Akiko Yano, this piece humorously and warmly portrays the feeling of heading to hot springs in search of a reset for body and mind.
Set to sprightly piano and exquisite harmonies, it celebrates the importance of choosing to take a break—and the more you listen, the lighter your heart feels.
Included on the July 2010 album “Anata to Utaou” (“Let’s Sing with You”), the song drew attention when it was performed on NHK’s “SONGS” that September, accompanied by on-location footage from Hakone-Yumoto.
Perfect for a quick breather between work or chores, or as the soundtrack to planning a little reward trip for yourself!