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!
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Songs with titles starting with “Sa.” A roundup you can use for shiritori and karaoke (101–110)
Last LoveOku Hanako
Singer-songwriter Hanako Oku has created many heartrending love songs.
Among her repertoire, are you familiar with the celebrated ballad that overflows with longing for a lover to whom she can never return? The lyrics revive specific memories—the warmth of holding hands, the days when they called each other’s names—and many listeners say their hearts ache.
It portrays not only the pain of parting but also the way those feelings eventually turn into gratitude for the other person, making it a song that’s impossible to hear without tears.
Released on the July 2009 album “BIRTHDAY,” this track wasn’t a single, yet it steadily earned devoted popularity among fans through support at live shows and was later included on the best-of album “Hanako Oku BEST -My Letters-.” With its piano-and-voice simplicity that seeps into the heart, it’s perfect for nights when you can’t forget someone, or when you want to quietly accept the end of a romance alone.
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
A classic by Hikaru Utada that layers the image of cherry blossoms scattering with the ache of love.
Released in May 2002 as a double A-side single with “Letters,” the song was used as the theme for the TBS drama First Love.
Over a supple beat rooted in R&B flows a melodious beauty reminiscent of traditional Japanese music, tightening the chest a little more with every listen.
While reflecting the sorrow of parting in the falling petals, the lyrics also exude a quiet inner strength that looks ahead, gently scooping up the raw emotions of love.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly chart and also served as a centerpiece of the album DEEP RIVER.
When the spring breeze brushes your cheek and you find yourself wanting to revisit past loves and farewells, press play.
Hikaru Utada’s soaring voice will gently awaken feelings you almost forgot.
Thank you for my daysarashi
This is a hidden gem included on Arashi’s album “Iza, Now,” released in July 2004, by a group beloved as a national idol.
Featuring a full-fledged band sound with accomplished overseas musicians, its piano and organ tones create a pleasantly groovy feel.
The lyrics carry a positive message: gratitude for days gone by and the resolve to move forward into the future with memories as a passport.
That attitude—affirming the past while facing tomorrow—gently encourages anyone standing at a life’s crossroads, such as graduation or changing jobs.
Though not a single, it has long been cherished by fans.
Try listening to it as background music when you’re expressing thanks for the days so far and stepping onto your next stage.
The Last LoverIkeda Kazuo
A powerhouse singer from Niigata Prefecture, Kazuo Ikeda delivers a sultry mood-kayō ballad.
The lyrics, sprinkled with adult imagery like cigarette smoke and scarlet lipstick, exude undeniable sensuality.
It portrays a mature person, who should know better, forgetting their reason and falling into a love they swear will be “the last,” and many listeners will be moved by the earnest depth of that affection.
Released as a single in June 2014, it features “Ore no Tabiji” as the coupling track.
It’s also known as a long-running hit that steadily gained support after its release, drawing intense interest from karaoke fans.
When you want to reflect on a forbidden love or a final love, wrapped in the stillness of the night, lend your ear to Kazuo Ikeda’s sweet vocals.
Thank UHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki, who led the music scene of the Heisei era and still radiates overwhelming charisma.
This work is a warm medium ballad imbued with deep gratitude and affirmation not only for a specific person, but for everyone living under the same sky.
Composed by Tetsuya Komuro, the song is also included on the album “Love songs,” released in December 2010.
Although it had no notable tie-in promotions, it has been cherished by fans so much that it even lent its name to a tour title.
Why not listen to it in the quiet moments of everyday life, layering your feelings of “thank you” for the people who stay by your side?
Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (111–120)
Surf Paradise, Ski ParadiseMatsutōya Yumi
This is a song by Yumi Matsutoya that instantly elevates the winter leisure mood.
The lyrics uniquely and lightly bridge summer and winter fun—surfing and skiing—while the sound brims with the thrill of heading to a resort.
Included on the album “SURF & SNOW,” released in December 1980, this track was reworked from a 1978 song she had originally written for another artist, and it became a major hit as the theme song for the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” An unfading classic that colored the ski boom of the ’80s, it’s perfect for the slopes where you’re snowboarding or for the drive with friends on the way there.
With this exhilarating pop number, let’s carve through the silver world to your heart’s content!
A Reply Poem to the Cherry Blossom HazeFty
An ethereal, Japanese-style lyrical piece, woven with words reminiscent of waka poetry.
Created by Vocaloid producer Fty, it was released in May 2025.
Centered on a duet between Tohoku Kiritan and Hanakuma Chifuyu, its striking structure resonates with layered choruses.
The sounds of the erhu and koto beautifully portray the fragility of spring haze and falling blossoms.
Its strong sense of narrative and literary worldview will draw you in before you know it.
In April, give it a listen as you savor the passing of spring.