[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' (151–160)
love hotelkuriipuhaipe
CreepHyp’s appeal lies in songs packed with raw—almost too real—emotion.
This track, in particular, might be the one where that worldview is most palpable.
It’s a meticulously placed piece intended to open their acclaimed July 2013 release, “Blowing Overflowing I, Sorrow, Love.” A love story that ends in a hotel room is sung with heartbreaking tenderness in Seikai Ozakis high-toned voice, tightening your chest as you listen.
The lyrical idea of expressing their meeting, the days they spent together, and the day they part through different room numbers is strikingly ingenious.
When you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, its wistful melody gently stays by your side—a sorrowful yet beautiful rock tune.
love hotelShimoda Itsuro
Singer-songwriter Itsuro Shimoda, who built a career in the world of theater music and is also known for providing songs to other artists—such as Masahiro Kuwana’s “Tsuki no Akari”—is the focus here.
The piece introduced today is a track from the acclaimed album Ura/Omote of Love, released in September 1978.
Set against spaces emblematic of Showa-era hotels—like rotating beds and mirror-lined rooms—the song portrays a quiet sense of solace within a fleeting relationship.
You can almost picture the pair, where emptiness and warmth coexist.
The restrained vocals and urbane sound paradoxically yield a profound emotional depth.
It’s a number for adults that gently keeps you company on nights when you carry a loneliness you can’t tell anyone about.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
Maki Ohguro is a female singer-songwriter whose husky yet solid, resonant voice leaves a strong impression.
For women in their 50s, she’s arguably quite a popular artist.
Among her songs, one I particularly recommend as easy to sing is “La La La.” While the range is slightly broad at mid2A to hiF#, the pitch movement isn’t at all drastic, so overall it’s a song that’s easy to sing.
From the C-melody into the final chorus, there are repeated high phrases, so it’s best to set your key with that section as the main reference.
LastlyMayo Okamoto
Mayo Okamoto is a female singer who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s.
In the early part of her career she specialized in gentle ballads, but recently she has also been presenting songs with a bit more edge.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lastly.
It’s basically a piece with a narrow vocal range, and the pitch movement isn’t all that drastic.
It remains easy to sing, but there are moments where long falsetto notes appear, so you need to watch out for those.
If the key is set too low, you won’t be able to produce a solid falsetto, so it’s best to raise the key by one or two steps from your usual optimal key.
Like GravityBONNIE PINK
Many listeners will surely be moved by the delicate, emotionally resonant vocals.
This work portrays two people from different worlds being drawn to each other with the force of gravity itself, supporting one another and sharing irreplaceable moments.
Even while sensing a parting that may come someday, the lyrics express an earnest desire to cherish the present moment.
Released in September 2025, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Although I Am an Assassin, My Status Is Clearly Stronger Than the Hero’s.” BONNIE PINK herself delved into the original work and wrote the lyrics from the heroine’s perspective, which is truly wonderful.
It might be perfect to listen to when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important.
Love Letters in the SandPat Boone
This classic ballad is marked by Pat Boone’s gentle, sweet vocals.
You can almost picture the bittersweet scene of a love letter written on the beach being washed away by the waves.
The song sings of the romance of a fleeting love, and the wistful whistling that comes in midway heightens the sense of melancholy.
Released in 1957, the track spent five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
It’s also known for being performed by Pat Boone himself in the film Bernardine.
With its simple melody, it’s a perfect choice when you want to slip serenely into the world of oldies at karaoke.
[Karaoke] A Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (161–170)
Fooled by a love songmachigai sagashi
Machigai Sagashi is a four-piece band based in Sendai.
While all members are said to be from Miyagi Prefecture, their profiles remain undisclosed, giving them an alluring air of mystery.
True to their theme of “introspective music,” their rock-rooted yet emotionally restrained sound resonates deeply.
They began full-fledged activities after a 2011 audition, took a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, and now release music videos online that integrate closely with visual imagery.
If you prefer savoring lyrics and scenery over flashiness, this band will be right up your alley!