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)
To live with youYamamoto Jōji
Released as a single in 2002 and performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, “Omae to Ikiru” is one of Mr.
Yamamoto’s signature songs of the 2000s and is also very popular for karaoke.
It’s classic Joji Yamamoto enka, bursting with his trademark style—conveying the tenderness and love of a somewhat awkward man in a way that’s quintessentially Yamamoto.
Many people likely include this song in their karaoke repertoire.
While it covers the fundamental techniques of enka, it isn’t overly difficult, so it’s also recommended for beginners who want to try singing a manly enka song in the style of Mr.
Yamamoto.
Songs with titles starting with “O” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (471–480)
Thank you to you.Yamamoto Jōji
Between 2000 and 2001, Joji Yamamoto released three singles with lyrics by Takashi Taka, music by Tetsuya Gen, and arrangement by Toshiaki Maeda.
The second of these is Omae ni Arigatou, which was released on February 1, 2001—Yamamoto’s birthday.
It’s a classic enka number characteristic of Yamamoto, conveying a gently melancholic mood and masculine strength through his distinctive kobushi vocal ornamentation, and it’s naturally very popular for karaoke.
While the expansive vibrato makes it a bit challenging for beginners, its overall difficulty is moderate for enka, making it a great practice song for those who enjoy this style.
Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi
A masterpiece by Hiromi Iwasaki that beautifully captures the changing seasons and the fleeting nature of youth.
Told from the perspective of an 18-year-old, this coming-of-age story gently embraces the delicate emotions of youth and the anxieties of growing up.
With her clear, pure voice and refined vocal technique, she conveys both the bittersweetness of autumn and the stirrings of love with remarkable poise.
Released in September 1977, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts and ranked No.
38 on the year-end list.
It also won the Vocal Performance Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards, winning the hearts of many.
Loved across generations, the song continues to be covered by numerous artists, including Akina Nakamori and Naotaro Moriyama.
It’s a track best enjoyed in a calm state of mind, as you savor your cherished memories.
sunHirahara Ayaka
Ayaka Hirahara delivers this song with a gentle, warm voice that brings a ray of hope to everyday life.
Released in June 2011 as the main theme for an NHK morning drama series, the piece centers on family bonds and love, with tender, compassionate lyrics and a calm melody that resonates in the heart.
Expressing gratitude to loved ones with a clear, pure vocal tone, it’s a memorable track that lingers with listeners.
It’s a perfect choice for reel videos capturing daily memories with your baby.
As beautiful music that conveys the warm bond between parent and child alongside growth milestones, it’s highly recommended for videos that share a baby’s journey from birth onward.
Offshore / Toward the open seaorisaka yuta
Singer-songwriter Yuta Orisaka, whose otherworldly folk music has earned high praise from hardcore music aficionados.
Among his songs, “Oki no Hō e” is one I especially recommend.
While the piece spans a wide vocal range and features some abrupt pitch shifts, it doesn’t demand rapid-fire rises and falls in the melody.
So if you have a reasonably broad range, you’ll likely find it fairly manageable to sing.
Men with a steady mid-to-high register should definitely consider adding it to their repertoire.
I remembered my hometown.Niinuma Kenji
A deep affection for one’s hometown seeps into the heart.
Sung by Kenji Niinuma, a native of Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture, this gentle piece wraps the scenery of his hometown and family memories in a warm embrace.
Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in April 2025, it features a warmly crafted sound that blends nostalgia with modern arrangements.
His expansive, expressive vocals softly stir the listener’s memories.
If you live away from your hometown or carry thoughts of your family close to your heart, please give it a listen.
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
A quintessential enka classic of the Showa era, this song poignantly depicts the bittersweet fate of a man and a woman.
Based on a Kabuki play, the story artfully portrays vivid Edo-period scenery and the complex emotions of the two lovers.
Incorporating elements of Okinawan music and kachāshī, its lively rhythm paired with Hachiro Kasuga’s clear, soaring vocals creates a pleasing resonance.
Released in August 1954, it sold 400,000 copies in just four months and was later covered by many artists, including Mina Aoe and Harumi Miyako.
Evoking warm nostalgia, it’s a perfect piece for recreation—easy to sing together with cheerful handclaps.