[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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LabyrinthMondo Grosso
MONDO GROSSO is a project led by Shinichi Osawa, who is active as a producer and DJ both in Japan and abroad.
After restarting activities for the first time in 14 years, he released an album in June 2017 titled “Nando Demo Atarashiku Umareru” (Reborn Again and Always Starting New), and this track from the album is a masterpiece featuring Hikari Mitsushima on vocals.
Her transparent voice layered with beautiful strings creates a pleasantly floating sensation, as if you’ve wandered into a labyrinth of the night.
The music video, shot in a single take on the streets of Hong Kong, also became a hot topic when it won Best Dance Video at the MTV VMAJ 2017.
With a danceable beat yet a lingering sense of poignancy, the melody gently accompanies the loneliness of sleepless nights.
Be sure to give it a listen as background music in a quiet, tranquil room.
setting sunyoshida takurou
A towering monument in Japanese folk rock, this classic by Takuro Yoshida is etched deeply in many fans’ hearts.
Included on the live album Yoshida Takuro LIVE ’73, released in 1973, it captures the concentrated energy and tension unique to the stage.
The lyrics woven by Osami Okamoto vividly conjure scenes like a short film, and every listen stirs the heart.
In 1989, a remake version was released as a single and was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Ano Natsu ni Dakaretai.” Its powerful band sound transcends the boundaries of folk and never fades with time.
When you feel like pausing on life’s journey or want to take a night to reflect on yourself, be sure to give this work a listen!
Last Samurai StandingŌmama Kō
This is a grand number produced as part of the score for the Netflix series Ikusagami, which began streaming in November 2025.
Composed by Ko Oomama—renowned for his work in screen music, including winning the Japan Academy Film Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music for the film Shoutai—the piece features contributions from the taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo.
The fusion of visceral, body-shaking Japanese taiko and a cinematic orchestra is nothing short of breathtaking.
With its immense sonic depth, it brilliantly conveys the world of a brutal battle royale among samurai fighting for survival.
Opening the album Ikusagami (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), this track’s taut tension is sure to set listeners’ hearts racing.
It’s the perfect song to hear before a showdown, for anyone who wants to steel themselves and fire up their resolve.
Lucky sevenAKB48
Many of you might remember it from the Seven-Eleven commercials.
Among AKB48’s songs, this one stands out for its sheer brightness and uplifting energy.
It carries a positive message that with your friends by your side, you can overcome any obstacle, and just listening to it fills you with courage.
Included as a B-side to the single “Heavy Rotation,” released in August 2010, it also drew attention as the song used in the Seven-Eleven Fair commercials.
The sound of the word “lucky” is pleasing, and the soaring feeling in the chorus is irresistible.
It’s perfect for those times when you need a push when you’re feeling down, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke with friends.
The sound, brimming with the momentum of that era, makes it a classic that colors a page of youth.
Labrador RetrieverAKB48
It’s a quintessential AKB48 summer pop song, featuring a melody that evokes a refreshing summer breeze and lyrics that portray sweet-and-sour first love.
Just listening to it unfolds a sparkling scene of youth, with blue seas and white sandy beaches spreading out before your eyes.
Released in May 2014 as their 36th single, it became a hot topic by achieving million-seller status on its first day.
It was also used in commercials for Kao’s “Fragrance New Beads” and dip’s “Baitoru,” so many people may feel a wave of nostalgia when they hear the chorus.
With Mayu Watanabe as center, it’s a classic that colored the summers of that era.
Perfect for a drive to the beach or whenever you want to refresh your mood.
rabbit holeDECO*27
This Vocaloid track leaves a striking impression with its bunny-girl–themed visuals and bouncy slap bass.
Created by DECO*27, a renowned Vocaloid producer behind numerous hits, it was released in May 2023.
The arrangement features tepe, incorporating elements of dance music for a distinctive sound.
You’ll likely find yourself drawn into the lyrics’ worldview, where cuteness and danger coexist.
It’s a highly addictive pop tune perfect for lifting your mood or as driving BGM.
Last SongGACKT
Starting from a silence like freshly fallen snow and gradually building into passion, this dramatic progression makes it one of GACKT’s most memorable ballads.
The poignant theme of a “last song” dedicated to a loved one resonates deeply with listeners.
Released as a single in November 2003, it also plays a crucial role in the narrative of the album Crescent and continues to be cherished by fans today.
It was performed at the 54th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, a widely known episode where its overwhelming expressiveness deeply moved audiences at home.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to quietly accept a love that has ended, or on nights when you look back on the past alone and try to face forward.