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 or karaoke (51–60)
The last spring breakItō Maiko
It’s a ballad that conjures the scene of stepping into a school building during spring break after graduation, when everyone’s gone, and being suddenly overcome with loneliness.
Written and composed by Yumi Matsutoya, this classic—performed by both Hi-Fi Set and Yuming herself—was covered by Maiko Ito.
It’s included on her album “Yume no Iriguchi,” released in June 1983, and her clear, translucent vocals from her idol days—she now works widely as an actor and researcher—really touch the heart.
In 1991, a story inspired by this song aired on the TBS drama “Rouge no Dengon,” testifying to its lasting popularity.
The slightly youthful vocals make the lyrics’ poignancy feel even more immediate, and it’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone, slowly, in the season of farewells.
Goodbye Rendezvoustoukyou shoki shoudou
As a song I especially want you to play when your study focus starts to fade, I’m introducing this track by Tokyo Shoki Shodo.
It’s included on their album “Tokyo Shoki Shodo,” released in September 2025, and it’s a number that seems to embody the momentum they gained with their major-label debut.
The catchy melody composed by Yuho Kitazawa and the lyrics by vocalist Shiina, which capture the pain of parting, really hit home.
It was also selected as the theme song for the film “Flame Union: The Legendary Strongest Hitman Kunioka [Private Battle Edition],” and its driving punk sound is perfect for shaking off drowsiness.
While depicting the end of a complicated relationship, the song brims with forward-charging energy—so if you need a boost at a crucial moment, give it a listen.
Sunny Shiny MorningMatsuo Kiyonori
Just listening to it lifts your spirits—it’s an exquisite pop tune.
It’s a signature work by Kiyonori Matsuo, where a British flavor blends with an urban sensibility, released in March 1987.
It’s also famous as the opening theme for the anime Maison Ikkoku, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original work.
Ryomei Shirai’s arrangement sparkles, and the horn tones evoke the light of morning.
While carrying the loneliness of night, the lyrics step forward into a new dawn—a worldview that hits even harder now that we’re adults.
You can enjoy it as stylish city pop, perfect for slipping into a café-working mood.
When your studying or work stalls and you need a refresh, definitely give it a listen.
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
It’s a classic that won the Wired Music Award at the 36th Japan Cable Awards in 2003 and the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards the following year.
As one of Kyogo Kawaguchi’s signature works, it’s cherished as a springtime standard.
At first listen, the lyrics seem to depict a breakup between a man and a woman, but it was actually created with the relationship between Doraemon and Nobita in mind.
Its warm message, imbued with the deep bond and mutual care between them, gently resonates with those facing graduation or a new departure.
Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (61–70)
Goodbye ElegyIshizaki Hyuui
Singer-songwriter Huwie Ishizaki.
He’s well known for writing songs for Masaki Suda.
He’s not the type who relies on explosive vocal power, yet he captivates with vocal nuance, breath control, and the way he places words.
That’s why he has an unusually strong persuasiveness in ballads and mid-tempo numbers.
Have you watched Huwie Ishizaki on THE FIRST TAKE? I got goosebumps.
What amazed me was the trembling delicacy, the rasp that borders on a shout—it felt so soulful and hit me right in the heart.
He sings while playing guitar, yet neither his voice nor his guitar wavers at all.
I think he’s the kind of artist who changes the air the moment he steps on stage!
Cherry blossom petalsAKB48
Before they became a national idol group, this song epitomized AKB48 in their early days, just after they began performing at their Akihabara theater.
Rather than portraying springtime farewells as merely lonely, the lyrics depict them as a starting point for the future—something that will resonate deeply with many listeners.
The chorus has a sing-along melody that’s perfect for reaffirming bonds with friends.
Released in February 2006 as their first indie single, the track was already widely featured at the time, serving as the theme song for the TBS drama “Desuyone.” and appearing in NTT Docomo commercials, among other tie-ins.
It’s been loved for so long that a remake was produced in 2008.
With its catchy, group-friendly appeal, it’s an inspiring number I’d recommend as karaoke after a graduation ceremony or as background music at a farewell party for a dear friend.
Sakura: To You Who Couldn’t GraduateHanzaki Yoshiko
A tear-jerking ballad sung by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki.
It’s her signature work, created after 17 years of paying her dues before making her major debut, and its lyrics—based on a friend’s real experience—strike a deep chord.
Her gentle voice, which embraces both the ache of missing someone important at graduation and the preciousness of being alive, pairs with Seiji Kameda’s arrangement to tug at the heartstrings.
Included on the mini-album “Utaben,” released in April 2017, the song was later issued as a single and led to her winning the New Artist Award at the 50th Japan Cable Radio Awards.
Also chosen as the ending theme for a radio program, this piece quietly stays by the side of anyone living with treasured memories—not only in the season of farewells.