[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” (81–90)
Love letterShirahane Reiko
This work is a cover of a punk rock classic, rendered with a delicacy unique to a female vocalist.
Unlike the raw, unbridled passion of the original, the soft, translucent voice gently wraps around the earnest wishes entrusted to a letter.
Written in the first person as “I,” the words addressed to a lover who is no longer by one’s side blend overflowing lingering attachment with deep affection, tightening the chest with every listen.
Released as a single in February 2005, it also became familiar as the ending theme for the TV Asahi drama “Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi.” Reiko Shiraha’s vocals added a profound sense of wistfulness to the drama’s world.
When you’re carrying feelings that won’t reach their destination, or when you want to quietly shed tears alone at night, this song will gently stay by your heart.
LAST LOVE LETTERNoda Yojiro
This is a heartwarming love song written and composed solo by Yojiro Noda, best known as the frontman of RADWIMPS.
The theme—a letter addressed to a future partner yet to be met—is particularly striking, expressing overflowing love for the person they’ll one day encounter and a firm resolve to overcome hardships together.
Released in advance in July 2024, the track holds a special place as the final number on the album “WONDER BOY’S AKUMU CLUB.” It was also performed as the last song of the main set at his one-man live in September 2024, captivating many fans and becoming a hot topic.
It’s a song that offers hope to anyone wishing to meet their destined person.
LAST NOTEWashio Reina
It’s a song that lets you sink into a quiet, profound afterglow, like watching the end credits of a film.
This piece closes out Reina Washio’s mini-album “freivor,” released in November 2025.
As the final installment of a trilogy themed around perfume, it delicately portrays the feeling of not forcibly erasing past loves or painful memories, but gently accepting them—like a scent that lingers on the skin.
Telling yourself “I’m okay now” as you try to face forward and walk on alone—that image is truly moving.
Why not give it a listen on a quiet night when you want to spend time with yourself?
Run Away[Alexandros]
![Run Away[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hWiki8UOImY/sddefault.jpg)
An emotional rock number that portrays the will to push forward while still affirming the choice to run away! If you can nail it at karaoke, it’s a song that lets you embody the strength to stay true to yourself.
With the triple challenge of high notes, long sustains, and fast phrasing—especially in the chorus—it’s a battle between your throat and your mental game! Since [Alexandros]’s vocalist, Mr.
Kawakami, uses plenty of beautiful falsetto high tones, it’s highly recommended for those who are good at falsetto-leaning vocals.
The overall range of the song sits high as well, spanning A3 to F#5.
Open your throat well, add speed to your breath, and sing in falsetto.
If you send a thin stream of sound straight upward from the top of your head, you should be able to produce falsetto effectively.
It might also help to imagine your head being pulled upward from above!
Love so sweetarashi
Released in February 2007 as the theme song for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns), this 18th single solidified Arashi’s popularity.
Its lyrics, centered on the universal theme of love—memories and bonds with a cherished person being etched in the heart beyond physical distance—resonate with listeners by calling up their own precious memories.
Selling about 204,000 copies in its first week and ranking 4th on Oricon’s 2007 annual singles chart, the song is a timeless classic loved across generations.
With its bright, catchy melody that’s easy to learn for karaoke, it’s the perfect hit tune to sing with close friends at year-end parties—sure to get everyone fired up.
Rusty NailX JAPAN
X JAPAN, a band that has led the visual kei rock scene, released this 10th single in 1994.
As the title, which means “rusty nail,” suggests, it’s a song where unfading pain and tenderness pierce the heart.
The intense rock sound and wistful melody blend beautifully.
Toshi’s vocals, showcasing his upper register, heighten the emotion and tug at the listener’s heartstrings.
Chosen as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Kimi ga Mienai,” it became their first single to debut at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a number that gently stays by your side as you try to move forward while carrying feelings for someone important.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs That Start With “Ra” (91–100)
RabbitsREIRIE
REIRIE is a standout female duo—Rei Kuromiya and Rie Kaneko—who reunited in 2023 after about five years apart, having previously performed in the same group.
This track, the lead song from their March 2023 digital single “R,” marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Set to Rockwell’s exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound, the duo’s emotional vocals intertwine powerfully.
The lyrics convey a strong resolve: two people who once parted ways find each other again and choose to embrace even their broken past as they move forward together—sure to stir your heart.
It’s an inspiring song that gives you a gentle push when you want to start over with someone important.