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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 you can use for shiritori or karaoke (281–290)

In place of a scream.enbataishi

Sono Hashi Ishi – Instead of a Scream ft. Hatsune Miku
In place of a scream.enbataishi

A work by Enbata Ishi that powerfully grabs the listener’s heart.

This song sets a cry from deep within the chest to melody, with an impressive sonic palette that fuses electronica and guitar sounds.

Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent vocals further illuminate the emotional explosion embedded in the track.

Released in February 2025, it placed 39th in the Rookie Ranking of VocaColle 2025 Winter.

It’s the perfect Vocaloid song for those who want to let pent-up feelings burst forth and have a good cry to reset their hearts.

Farewell, Siberian RailwayIchikawa Yukino

Yukino Ichikawa “Farewell, Siberian Railway” Live Video (from “Yukino Ichikawa Recital 2023 Sonosaki no Hajimari”)
Farewell, Siberian RailwayIchikawa Yukino

Among Yukino Ichikawa’s songs, “Saraba Siberia Tetsudō” stands out for its strong pop elements.

It’s a cover of Hiromi Ōta’s classic, arranged as pop music that retains the flavor of Showa-era kayōkyoku.

Unlike enka, the vocal line is straightforward and easy to sing, so there aren’t any particularly tricky parts, though the section at the end of the chorus is somewhat high, so be sure to adjust the key appropriately.

Basically, since it’s grounded in the natural minor scale familiar to Japanese listeners, it should be easy to sing smoothly.

SAMURAITakkī & Tsubasa

This soul-stirring track by Tackey & Tsubasa is a powerful rock tune that seems to embody Japan’s “samurai spirit.” The passion of chasing dreams, the unbreakable bonds of comrades, and an indomitable will that never gives up all resonate through its fast-paced sound.

Released in August 2007, the song served as the image theme for Nippon TV’s “PRIDE & SPIRIT Nippon Professional Baseball 2007,” adding color to many moving games.

It’s also known as a timeless stadium anthem that whipped high school baseball’s Alps stands into a frenzy.

Brimming with fiery energy, this classic pushes forward not only the ballplayers aiming for Koshien but everyone who’s wholeheartedly devoted to something.

SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya

Fumiya Fujii – SUMMER BOY [from Fumiya Fujii THE PARTY 03]
SUMMER BOYFujii Fumiya

Resonating across a sun-drenched ballfield, this work’s energetic sound is irresistibly captivating—truly a song that fires up the summer high school baseball season.

Fumiya Fujii’s soaring vocals powerfully convey a fervor strong enough to repel the blazing sun and an unshakable faith in the future, striking a chord in every listener.

Included on the mini-album “RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW!” released in June 2003, the track’s funky, dynamic sound—produced by Gota Yashiki—was highly acclaimed from the start.

Chosen as the unified theme for Asahi Broadcasting’s “Summer High School Baseball” and TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien,” it became widely familiar in living rooms across Japan.

It’s a true youth anthem that inspires the ballplayers single-mindedly chasing their dreams, as well as everyone cheering them on.

Mr./Ms. (honorific suffix)FRUITS ZIPPER

This is a song that colored the 3rd anniversary of FRUITS ZIPPER’s debut.

Released digitally in June 2025, it’s a mid-tempo J-pop number filled with sun-like warmth and gratitude.

The lyrics, which express everyday happiness in a poppy way, will warm your heart just by reading them, and the bright sound arrangement is soothing.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel gentle or need a little push to move forward!

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach

The refreshing, sparkling sound is pleasant to the ear.

It’s a track by never young beach, released as a single in May 2020.

It was used as the theme song for a theatrical original animated feature of the same name.

The lyrics well up from the heart, sung over a light, breezy melody.

It portrays fresh emotions—like a pure desire to convey heartfelt feelings directly, and a longing for the exchange of words.

It’s an anime song you’ll want to listen to under the dazzling summer sun, or when you want to express feelings that are hard to put into words.

“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Koji

A song that vividly captures the end of a summer in the ’80s, where a sense of exhilaration and bittersweet emotion coexist.

It’s one of Koji Kikkawa’s early hit singles, released in June 1984, and is also known for peaking at No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The charm of this track lies, above all, in its soundscape that conjures up images of racing along a seaside road at summer’s end, paired with lyrics that tighten around the heart.

It portrays a protagonist on the verge of parting, putting on a brave face while still caring for the other person—stirring the listener’s emotions.

The use of synthesizers and an effect that mimics the sound of shattering glass is striking, bringing a fresh breeze to the music scene of the time.

Also featured on the album LA VIE EN ROSE, this gem is perfect for those who want to sink into reflection as summer fades or lose themselves in a poignant melody.