[Karaoke] A roundup of popular Japanese songs that start with the letter “Ra”
Is everyone having fun at karaoke?
Whether you’re going wild with friends or practicing seriously on your own, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
That said, choosing songs can be a recurring dilemma at karaoke.
You might find time slipping away while you’re thinking, “What should I sing next…?”
So in this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “ra” (ら)!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.
Use this as one way to find your next song to sing!
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[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with 'Ra' (71–80)
Lucky Starzensen
A work by Vocaloid producer zensen, released in January 2026.
It’s an original song written for Megurine Luka’s 17th anniversary project, unfolding a thrilling world of “bets” and “turnarounds” alongside slot-machine visuals in the MV.
The blend of lyrics, vocals, and sound creates an irresistible mix of danger and exhilaration.
It’s perfect electro swing for those moments when you want to boost your mood!
Ra, a storyaimyon
It’s a sweet-and-sour love song that tenderly spins a romance told through a series of “what if” scenarios.
Those cute daydreams where you imagine how wonderful it would be to be like this with someone you love are something everyone can relate to, right? This track is included on the album Momentary Sixth Sense, released in February 2019, and was written as an insert song for the feature-length animated film Even If the World Ends Tomorrow.
Aimyon’s unadorned choice of words and Tomi Yo’s light, sprightly arrangement gently give courage to hearts timid in love.
If you listen while melting homemade chocolate, your feelings for him are sure to set, too.
The Last ShowHamada Shogo
An emotive and grand message song that portrays life’s final destination and the worldview beyond.
As part of the 45th anniversary of the solo debut, “ON THE ROAD” has also been reissued, and it seems many fans are taking this opportunity to rediscover “Last Show.” It’s a bittersweet, mature song often performed near the end of concerts or during encores.
The chorus sits surprisingly high, so visualize those high notes clearly and hit them sharply.
The song itself has a light, lively feel, so it should go over well and lift the mood at karaoke or in a snack bar.
It’s best to gradually build the intensity toward the latter half.
Be careful not to go full throttle from the start.
LieAme Ryou
An edgy number that powerfully conveys anger at a world drenched in lies and deceit, and the piercing loneliness of being unable to trust anyone.
Written specifically for VTuber Muan Ibara and released in March 2025, this is the Kasane Teto version.
The music video was released in May 2025.
The aggressive electronic sounds and Teto’s cool vocals shake listeners to their core.
Give it a listen when you’re tired of hiding your true feelings day after day, or on nights when you want to vent pent-up emotions through music.
LAT.43°N 〜forty-three degrees north〜DREAMS COME TRUE
The duo affectionately known as “DoriCam,” DREAMS COME TRUE.
This single, released in November 1989 and also included on the classic album LOVE GOES ON…, is an early masterpiece.
Set in a city at 43 degrees north latitude, its lyrics poignantly portray the heartache of a long-distance relationship and the sense of separation felt over the phone.
The anxiety of time spent apart overlaps with the chill of winter, resonating deeply with listeners.
While it wasn’t a major chart hit at the time of release, it was later included on a best-of album and frequently ranks high in live request polls, cementing its status as a hidden gem.
How about listening to it on a quiet, snowy night, when you want to immerse yourself in its lyrical world alone?
Last regretsAyana
It’s a number whose intro evokes the crystal-clear chill of winter air, and whose fragile yet steadfast vocals by Ayana strike straight to the heart.
It carries regrets for a past that will never return and an earnest prayer like waiting for the snow to melt, gently piling up in the listener’s heart.
Originally the theme song for Key’s debut PC game, Kanon, released in 1999, it was also used as the opening theme when the series was adapted into a TV anime by Kyoto Animation in 2006.
Timed with the broadcast, it was released as a single in December 2006 and has been loved for many years.
It’s best enjoyed alone on a quiet winter night, letting it sink in as you picture the snowy scenery where the story takes place.
Last Christmas EveYazawa Eikichi
A hidden winter masterpiece sung by Eikichi Yazawa, who continues to reign as one of Japan’s iconic rock stars.
While Yazawa is strongly associated with a hard-rock image, his performance of a delicate, lyrical ballad like this one is equally captivating.
Reportedly, the melody came to him on a Keikyu train, and the song—simple yet evocative—conjures up a romantic nightscape.
Released as a single in November 1983, it also drew attention at the time as the theme for a Johnnie Walker Red Label commercial.
Though recorded during the production of the album “I am a Model,” it was initially left off the album and has since been cherished by fans.
It’s the kind of Christmas song for adults that you’ll want to savor quietly on a winter’s night with a glass in hand.