Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.
Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!
Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (1–10)
Sugarcane fieldNEW!Moriyama Ryoko
It’s a work imbued with a deep prayer, as if you can hear the sound of a gentle wind.
First recorded in 1969 with vocals by Ryoko Moriyama, this piece can, depending on the arrangement, extend to over ten minutes.
Included on the classic album “Satōkibi Batake,” released in March 2002, it became a major hit and later gained wide recognition as the motif for the 2003 TV drama “Satōkibi Batake no Uta.” The feelings for those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa are expressed gently through its beautiful melody.
This song is a requiem for lives lost and a timeless masterpiece that should be passed down through the generations.
Sing it with a wish for peace in your heart, savoring the weight of each word.
brilliant; radiantNEW!SUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER, a rock band with a career spanning over 20 years since their formation, included “Sanzen” on a double A-side single released in 2026.
Written as the theme song for the film “Gintama: New Theatrical Edition – Yoshiwara in Flames,” it delivers a sweeping sense of scale and a straightforward message that truly resonates.
The lyrics, which affirm pressing forward even when it’s gritty and unglamorous, are quintessentially their humanistic anthem.
Carried by a driving band sound, singing it out as if to blow away weakness and regret will surely clear the fog in your heart.
It’s a fiery track that invites you—who live each day earnestly—to shout it out with everything you’ve got!
Cactus GirlNEW!Aina ji Endo
This is a pop tune that depicts the preciousness of casually walking down a night road with a friend.
The piece was created by Aina the End, inspired by real experiences with a friend.
Like a plant with thorns—projecting toughness on the outside while storing kindness and hope within—it lightly and nimbly sings of delicate emotions through her signature husky voice.
It’s the 11th track on her first solo album, “THE END,” released in February 2021.
The song evokes warm reconciliation beyond pain and the small happiness of everyday life, making it a wonderful number that suits situations like meeting an old friend after a long time, or offering solace to those a little worn out by human relationships.
参?NEW!hatena
A pop tune whose addictive sound cuts across diverse genres and whose message—confronting contemporary anxieties and personal responsibility—hits home.
The enigmatic solo artist Hatena has been drawing attention; this is their fourth release, unveiled in December 2025, and it sparked buzz again when the music video dropped in May 2026.
They’re a proven talent who has previously handled ending themes for the TV anime series The Gymnastics Samurai and Dr.
STONE.
This work sings about the importance of moving forward in your own way without outsourcing the answers to someone else, letting the resolve that comes with freedom ring out over a pop melody.
It’s the perfect anthem for times when you want to resist the sway of others’ opinions and walk your own path.
Even cherry blossoms have tears in their eyesNEW!fuyukan
A wistful yet warm Japanese-style pop song that gently fills the heart with the hope of reunion.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Fuyukan, released in April 2026.
The voices of Kagamine Rin and Len convey, with piercing depth, the pain of longing for someone dear.
The wish that “we’ll surely meet in the next life” tightens the heart.
You’ll find yourself drawn into a story that portrays the sorrow behind a festive season and the strength to keep looking forward nonetheless.
A Japanese-style spring song that brings tears to your eyes.
In place of a scream.NEW!enbataishi
A post-rock-style number that draws you into the process of unspeakable pain turning into sound.
This track, the seventh by Vocaloid producer Sonohaishi, was released in February 2025.
In the same month’s VOCACOLLE, it placed 39th in the Rookie Ranking.
Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals and the interplay of stillness and motion in the sound lift up those nameless feelings hidden deep in your chest.
Why not let this song wash away the emotions too heavy to bear alone?
Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This is the theme song written for “Tiger and Wings,” the NHK morning drama series starring Sairi Ito that began airing in April 2024, and I imagine it’s very popular among Asadora fans as well.
Released digitally on April 8, it’s a song that lightly portrays the protagonist’s strength and determination to survive adversity.
Among Kenshi Yonezu’s songs, the melody is catchy, so it’s highly recommended for those who find more difficult songs challenging.
My students have sung it in voice training and at karaoke competitions.
One thing to watch out for when singing is that it can become monotonous, so be sure to add clear dynamics in the chorus.
Make sure to define your highlight moments!
