A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
When you’re playing word-chain games using J-POP song titles, or doing “shiritori karaoke” where the next song is chosen by the last letter of the previous one, some of you might search for something like “songs that start with XX,” right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole bunch of songs that start with “u.”
There are lots of words that begin with “u” that are commonly used in song titles—like umi (sea), wedding, uso (lie), and utsukushii (beautiful).
We’ve picked out a wide range of songs across different eras and by artists of all genders, so use this as a reference for choosing your next track!
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A roundup of songs that start with 'U'. Perfect for word-chain games or karaoke selections! (251–260)
Backstreet TavernShima Koji
Marked by a wistful sense of travel and a voice that gently accompanies the listener’s heart.
This is a single by Koji Shima, an artist based in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, released in March 2025.
The rich expressiveness he cultivated through folk songs and Shigin pairs beautifully with guitar work by fellow hometown musician Isao Saito.
The lyrics portray the poignant feelings of a man heartbroken in love, inviting empathy as he tries to heal from the pain of loss.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to gather your thoughts in the stillness of the night.
Westside soul!WEST.
A funky soul number packed with Kansai spirit.
WEST.’s track channels the “never give up” mindset through its sound.
It’s their 24th single, set for release on May 7, 2025, and has been chosen as the theme song for the comedy film “Backroom Employee: They’ve Got Me Doing Spy Stuff.” All the members star in the movie, and the story and the song blend beautifully.
Its energetic groove and powerful vocals make it perfect for anyone who needs a boost to face tomorrow.
Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This song, themed around space, features a memorable wordplay that lines up the names of planets children explore and the colors of the rainbow in order.
It was broadcast with vocals by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono as the “Song of the Month” for April 2020 on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho.
Created by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, the piece is designed to naturally nurture children’s interest in nature and the universe.
It encourages kids to explore the world with a spirit of adventure and enjoy it with rich imagination.
The track is included on the album “Saishin Best: Uchuu ni Muchuu,” and is characterized by an upbeat, bright tempo that’s perfect for parachute (para-balloon) performances.
With lyrics that spark children’s curiosity and simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s ideal for group performances at sports days and school recitals.
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Atoyoi’s graduation ballad beautifully portrays the feeling of wishing to reunite someday in the same place, while savoring familiar scenery and bittersweet memories.
It expresses the emotion of how an ordinary spring landscape suddenly feels special as the moment of parting draws near, through a gentle melody and emotionally rich lyrics.
Released in March 2023, the song tenderly accompanies listeners with vocals and sounds that are at times heartrending and at times warm.
It’s a track for those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, and for anyone experiencing a farewell with a dear friend.
WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜The Fans
If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably hummed this at least once.
Adopted in 1993 as an official cheer song by the Japan Football Association and used as the image song for Fuji TV’s J.League broadcasts, it became a hit at the time, selling over 1.2 million copies.
With its dynamic composition and memorable chorus, this track has the power to unite the crowd and makes you want to raise your voice in the stadium.
When you think of a “soccer song,” this is the one that comes to mind first.
Moving point PSuiyōbi no Campanella
Wednesday Campanella’s new song, which portrays the world of mathematics from a unique angle, vividly expresses the choices and changes we face in life.
By paralleling the movement of a point on a line from our textbooks with our own lives, it gently asks us about the importance of living true to ourselves.
The electro-pop sound blends beautifully with Shiina’s translucent vocals, creating a track that gives you the strength to look forward.
Released in December 2024 as the theme song for episode 7 of the Amazon Original drama “OSHI NO KO,” it’s a song I recommend not only to middle schoolers working hard at their studies and club activities, but also to anyone who needs encouragement when they’re struggling or feeling unsure.
Lie memePinokio P
“Lie Meme” is a song by the Vocaloid producer PinocchioP, released in May 2024.
It turns a critique of modern society—where self-branding on social media and the line between truth and falsehood have grown blurry—into music.
The track’s light, techno-pop-and-electronica-infused sound and snappy melodies leave a strong impression.
Lyrically, it vividly captures the “now,” in which people pile on lies in search of others’ approval, striking deeply at our hearts.
It’s a Vocaloid song that can prompt us to reflect on how we live.