[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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Love Navi Routeteruto-kun
This is Teruto-kun’s first solo original song, created to commemorate surpassing 1 million YouTube subscribers in November 2024.
The creative team behind the insert song “POP IN 2” from the anime Oshi no Ko took part, delivering a synth-driven pop track with a lively beat that stands out.
The lyrics use driving and travel as motifs to depict the journey shared by the streamer and listeners.
Built for call-and-response, it’s packed with chants and crowd calls throughout.
Released as a digital single in February 2025, it’s also available on JOYSOUND as karaoke with official artist footage.
With its bright, high-energy sound and plenty of chances for everyone to shout along, it’s perfect for parties and event performances—highly recommended if you want to get the whole venue pumped up.
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaSuzuki Masayuki
Released in February 2019 as their 39th single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari wrote and composed the song, with actress Rikka Ihara participating as a guest vocalist.
The lyrics thrillingly depict the push-and-pull of romance, perfectly matched by an arrangement that incorporates elements of jazz and soul.
It’s brimming with a mature yet fresh appeal.
A highly recommended number for wedding entertainment.
LAVALAVANumber_i
Included on the deluxe edition of Number_i’s second album, “No.
II,” this track is a driving song that fuses an up-tempo beat—like speeding down the highway—with a sweet, romantic melody.
While subtly weaving in the suffocating aspects of urban life and the anonymity of the online world, it portrays a down-to-earth love where the time spent with the person by your side is the one thing that feels genuinely warm.
The sound balances both a sense of speed and a chill mood—quintessentially Number_i.
It’s the perfect song for a winter night drive date.
LOVELY MIKU’S DINERkēenu P
This is a song where Miku, who works at a diner, sings out her feelings of love.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer K-NuP, first unveiled anonymously at the event “Musyoku Tōmei-sai 3” in November 2025, with an MV version released in December.
The combination of a sophisticated sound that incorporates jazz and fusion elements with a catchy melody is just perfect! It also pairs brilliantly with the heart-fluttering lyrical world.
If you’re looking for a Vocaloid track to lift your spirits, don’t miss this one!
LOVE PHANTOMB’z
B’z, the monster unit that has continued to lead Japan’s rock scene and rack up multiple million-sellers.
Their 18th single, released in October 1995, was chosen as the ending theme for Season 1 of the overseas drama The X-Files.
From its majestic intro—over a minute and twenty seconds of orchestra and operatic vocals—straight into a sudden avalanche of hard guitar riffs and a soaring chorus, the structure stood out as highly distinctive in the J-pop scene of the time.
The lyrics, swirling with themes of intense dependency in love, self-denial, and the urge to let everything go, make for a dramatic love song that powerfully shakes the listener’s heart.
The single posted an initial week of roughly 950,000 copies and went on to become a massive hit with cumulative sales exceeding 1.86 million.
It’s a rock tune recommended for anyone who wants to experience the essence of B’z—also famous for their live shows featuring high-altitude stage dives.
La la la, I love it.Takada Satoshi
Here is an inspiring song that delivers heartfelt gratitude while reminiscing about days spent with friends and teachers.
Composed by Satoshi Takada, who has experience as a nursery teacher, this piece features a warm melody and a straightforward message that resonates deeply.
It carries the hope that even when you part from your beloved friends, your hearts remain connected, making it perfect to sing during the season of graduation or moving up a grade.
Included on the album “Rocket Crayon no Oyako de! Hoiku de! Mainichi Asobi-tai!” released in September 2014, it has now become a staple graduation song cherished by many preschools.
When children join their voices to the piano accompaniment, the entire venue will be filled with a warm atmosphere.
How about singing it at recitals or graduation ceremonies to express gratitude to parents and teachers?
Love letterAMUGIRI
AMUGIRI, who is also active as a member of the YouTuber group Comdot, delivers a witty track released as his second digital single in May 2024—one that boldly reframes harsh criticism as a heartfelt letter.
He performed it at the Tokyo Dome event in August 2024, captivating the audience with confident rap.
The song is slated for inclusion on the album “I AM ～ kick the verse and complex ～,” scheduled for release in January 2026, and its powerful lyrics can be read as a declaration of intent from an artist.
Its positive stance—turning even criticism into fuel—will surely encourage those facing adversity.
It’s the perfect song to play when you want to tune out the noise around you, look straight ahead, and feel refreshed.