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 collection of songs that start with 'U'. Perfect for shiritori or choosing tracks for karaoke! (421–430)
Sea, That LoveKayama Yūzō
This sea-themed song by Yuzo Kayama was actually included on an album of the same name released in May 1976.
Kayama composed the music himself, with lyrics by Tokiko Iwatani.
It portrays the sea as a “mother,” a presence that soothes a man’s loneliness and emptiness.
With its grand melody and moving lyrics, it’s a masterpiece that resonates with listeners.
It was re-released in March 2002 and has continued to be loved by people across generations.
It’s great for listening while driving, and if you listen while gazing at the sea, you’ll feel the song’s appeal even more.
Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō
This is a classic song that sweetly celebrates the arrival of spring.
Warmly portrayed are pure feelings that make the heart flutter like a first love.
Carried by Yuzo Kayama’s gentle voice, evocative scenes quietly unfold and resonate within.
The lyrics, expressing a fresh young love alongside the springtime nature, evoke kindness and nostalgia in listeners.
Released in April 1968 and included on the album “For You,” it stands alongside contemporary hits like “Oyome ni Oide” and “Kimi to Itsu Made mo” as a song that colors youth.
It’s perfect for sharing fond spring memories or enjoying with handclaps in music therapy settings.
A calm, pleasant work that offers seniors a heartwarming moment.
Brothers of the SeaSaburō Kitajima · Ichirō Toba
This is a song that powerfully sings of the bond among men who live by the sea.
The deep, rugged voices of Saburo Kitajima and Ichiro Toba—titans of the enka world—vividly depict brothers heading out to fish beyond the rough waves.
Released in August 2010, this work is the third installment in their duet series.
Coming about six years after the previous release, it’s a much-anticipated track that lives up to fans’ expectations.
You can practically see the brothers’ gallant figures as they cast their nets using skills inherited from their parents and push forward through raging seas.
It’s a recommended song not only for enka fans but also for anyone who wants to feel the spirit and code of manhood.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to liven up the room.
I look up as I walkSenju Riko
A classic song that represents Japan has been revived in a new form by a young artist.
“Walk forward so your tears don’t fall…”—these words hold the courage to face any hardship.
Riko Senju’s gentle, warm voice resonates as if embracing the listener’s heart.
Released in February 2024, this track blends nostalgia with freshness.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear especially when you’re feeling down or low on energy.
It’s also great for karaoke—sing it together, and you’re sure to feel uplifted.
Uramei-chan’s Fukuoka Trip FarceMinami no Minami
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It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Minaminominami, who shot to fame with “KAFU-chan’s Curry Udon Rhapsody.” The song encourages moving to Fukuoka, featuring lyrics about local gourmet specialties and an MV packed with an incredible amount of information.
Yet if you know Fukuoka well, it somehow ends up feeling nostalgic.
It’s a lively, fun Vocaloid song that really lifts your spirits!
LiarNanashi no Tarō
Hailing from Hokkaido, Nameless no Taro’s “Liar” captivates with its jazzy atmosphere.
Released in 2024 as the second installment of their three-month consecutive single project, the track pairs lyrics that question the meaning of life with a shadowy sonic palette that draws you in.
As for the bass playing, don’t miss the call-and-response with the piano in the interlude—each part asserts itself while elevating the other, making that section alone worth replaying.
It’s a track with multifaceted appeal.
seashouka
A Showa-era children’s song that evokes nostalgia and comfort.
In lyrics by Yanagiha Hayashi, the grandeur of the sea and a yearning for distant lands are depicted, and the words are sung to a simple melody by Takeshi Inoue.
Since its release in 1941, this classic has been widely cherished across generations.
If everyone joins their voices to sing it together, warm memories are sure to surface and warm the heart.
Let’s cherish this song, which is emblematic of Japanese culture.