[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” (11–20)
Love letterNEW!YOASOBI
This piece, included in THE BOOK 2, is a song by YOASOBI released in August 2021.
It’s based on a letter sent by Hatsune, who was a sixth grader at the time, as part of a radio program project.
Featuring the grand sound enhanced by the Osaka Toin High School Wind Band and ikura’s clear, expansive vocals, it’s a track filled with love and gratitude for music.
It was also used in a commercial for Kanro’s Puccho Gummy, so many people may have heard it before.
With a marching-like rhythm and a bright, uplifting melody, just listening to it might put you in a positive mood.
Its worldview resonates with anyone who has ever been supported by music, making it a heartwarming song perfect for times when you’re feeling down or want to say “thank you” to someone.
Love letterNEW!ieiri reo
It’s a song told in the tone of a letter, awkward yet full of deep affection for the other person.
Written from the perspective of a boy being led around by a girl, the lyrics brim with a warm outlook that embraces even the whims of the one he loves and imagines a future together as they grow older.
In fact, before it was included on the single “Mirror,” released in November 2025, this special track had no plans for an official recording and was performed only at live shows, nurtured with care alongside the fans.
The song was written and composed by Shunichi Tanabe of BLUE ENCOUNT.
Reo Ieiri’s soaring vocals vividly portray a down-to-earth, honest feeling of love.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to feel that quiet resolve that comes with wishing to stay with someone forever in the everyday flow of life.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism
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An Official HIGE DANDism track that asks what it means to be true to yourself and gives you a powerful push forward.
Released in August 2025, this song was written as the theme for the film “100m.” Its exhilarating rock sound and emotional vocals are deeply stirring.
In those moments when you feel lost amid competition and inner conflict, their music will be there—tenderly, and at times fiercely—by your side.
The worldview, resonating profoundly with the fervor of the original manga, stands as an anthem for everyone who resists self-denial and complacency.
It’s a motivational song you’ll want to play when starting a new chapter—whether a new life or a new school term—or when you feel anxious comparing yourself to others.
It will surely give you the courage to move toward the future at your own pace.
LampNEW!sumika
It’s the opening track on the album “AMUSIC,” released in March 2021, and starting in April of the same year, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Burari Tochu Gesha no Tabi”! It’s a popular song known for its warm lyrics and melody.
The track itself is on the shorter side at 2 minutes and 41 seconds, featuring a bouncy rhythm in the chorus.
In true sumika fashion, lift your eyebrows and sing with a bright voice! Also, the final chorus modulates and goes up in pitch, so if you project your voice more with an extra burst of energy, it’ll feel great to sing.
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?
LOVE isNEW!wanuka
An exquisite love anthem that sets feelings of romance to lavish horns and strings.
Released in January 2023 by Wanuka, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Batsuichi Futari wa Mitei na Kankei,” which aired on terrestrial TV and streaming in tandem.
It captures an inexplicable impulse—the kind that makes your step feel lighter just by liking someone—and simply listening to it makes your heart leap.
Later included on the album “Shinbigan,” this track is perfect for anyone preparing to confess on White Day or for those who want to reaffirm their overflowing feelings for someone special.
Savor its uniquely uplifting sensation that’s more than just sweet, and listen while thinking of your beloved.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (21–30)
Running KeysNEW!Nihongo no kyoku Entei (Emperor of Flames)
It’s a piano pop track bursting with speed, as if sprinting full tilt across the keys.
Created by Japanese musician Entei (Emperor of Flames), a creator active on the generative AI platform Suno, it was released in February 2026.
The fierce intertwining of piano melodies and dance beats delivers an irresistible, brake-less sense of acceleration.
The world it evokes—where the motion of performing fingertips overlaps with the will to spur yourself forward—is fantastic.
Just listening makes you feel like the engines throughout your body are steadily heating up.
This emotional blend of J-Pop and EDM is perfect for when you want to boost your motivation in an instant, or as a companion for sports.