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!] (461–470)
MommyTendō Yoshimi
The song Okāchan is filled with respect for one’s mother.
Among Yoshimi Tendo’s songs, it’s known as one of the finest tearjerkers.
What makes this piece easy to sing is, above all, the minimal use of kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
Although it’s classic enka, the occurrences of kobushi are very few, and most of the ones that do appear are relatively easy.
The range is somewhat wide, and the chorus includes sustained long tones on the “n” sound, so be sure to choose a key that suits your voice.
Osaka RainTendō Yoshimi
Speaking of Yoshimi Tendo, works set in her hometown of Osaka are popular, aren’t they? Among them, the song I especially recommend as easy to sing is “Osaka Rain.” This piece features an impressive Latin-influenced sound and is classified as kayōkyoku (Japanese pop).
As such, it doesn’t include the complex vibrato and ornamentation typical of enka.
While the vocal range isn’t particularly narrow, it’s not especially wide either, so you should be able to sing it comfortably if you choose the right key.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Osaka… dreams, hope, and loveTendō Yoshimi
Speaking of Yoshimi Tendo, in addition to her emotionally rich songs, her works themed around her hometown of Osaka are also popular.
Among them, the one I especially recommend for its ease of singing is “Osaka…
Dreams, Hopes, and Love.” This piece is pure pop, with a gentle yet bright vocal line that doesn’t have many dramatic shifts.
Its vocal range is quite narrow for a Yoshimi Tendo song, so anyone with basic singing skills should be able to perform it without difficulty.
A man should just cry in silence.Miyashita Kenji
A passionate new work marking the re-debut of veteran enka composer Kenji Miyashita as a singer.
This gem portrays the melancholy of men living through the Showa era, powerfully expressing deep-seated emotions and struggles.
While honoring the traditional enka style, it features modern arrangements for a heartwarming finish.
Released in February 2025, it captivated audiences at the KOBE Ryūkōka Live in Kobe with a fervent performance reminiscent of his days as a traveling street singer.
The coupling track includes “Jinsei Mayoizaka” (Life at the Crossroads).
Sincerely singing of life’s doubts and inner conflicts, this piece is recommended to enka fans as a song that gently soothes hearts weary from everyday life.
Women’s TavernKobayashi Sachiko
From the very title “Onna no Sakaba,” you can almost smell its essence: a 120% pure, classic enka anthem.
When it was released, many listeners were likely thinking, “This is the Sachiko Kobayashi we’ve been waiting for.” It’s a single from 2011, and since she had been releasing more kayōkyoku-flavored songs around that time—like “Manyō Koika Aa, Kimi Matsuto” and “Shiroi Yuge no Uta”—this track lets you fully savor Kobayashi singing straight-down-the-middle, traditional enka.
It’s quintessential enka from start to finish, so those accustomed to singing the genre should handle it with ease.
For enka beginners, its simple structure makes it a great song to practice and get a feel for the style.
Oshanti Mighty GirlKobayashi Sachiko
A heart-thumping sound grounded in dance music! This is the Vocaloid version of the piece that Sachiko Kobayashi—known as the Queen of Enka—released in July 2024 to mark her 60th year in show business and her 100th single.
The vocals, beautifully harmonized with dance beats and electronic sounds, leave a strong impression, and the lyrics carry a message of enjoying life with a positive outlook.
Why not give this vibrant, irresistibly groove-inducing music a listen?
Omokage Main LineYamakawa Yutaka
Yutaka Yamakawa, who delivers emotionally charged performances and excels at both masculine and feminine songs, is renowned for many works—but among them, Omokage Honsen stands out as a track that exudes distinctly masculine allure.
While it firmly retains elements of enka, the overall piece leans strongly into mood kayō (mood pop), especially emphasized in the A and B sections.
As a result, there are fewer instances of kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) and no complex pitch movements, making it perfect for beginners to enka.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.