Discover new songs! A collection of tracks whose titles start with “Wa”
How many songs that start with “wa” are there among your favorites?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “wa” — handy for song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
Among songs that start with “wa,” there are plenty with words like “watashi” (I/me) and “warau” (to laugh) in their titles.
You might even find some in your favorite songs or your go-to playlist!
We’ve gathered a mix of old and new tracks, so feel free to listen, sing along, and use them for word games, too.
Discover new songs! A roundup of tracks with titles starting with 'Wa' (1–10)
selfishNEW!Arusuteiku
Don’t you ever find yourself looking back at old photos or message histories, feeling a little stab in your chest? This love song portrays such lingering attachment and loneliness head-on, with unadorned words and a powerful rock sound.
Chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program “Ranjatai no Ganbare Chijouha!” in February 2023, the track is included on the rock band Arstake’s album “Kaze,” released in February 2023.
The raw yet earnest melody crafted by vocalist Yoshiaki Hidaka leaves a strong impression.
It’s recommended for those who can’t forget someone and are unsure whether their current feelings are mere fixation or true love.
Why not listen to this piece and take the time to face the true feelings deep in your heart?
I won’t forgetNEW!shaitoopu
This is a wistful ballad included in the digital single released in October 2023 by Shytope, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto.
Later featured on their first album, “Hors d’Oeuvre,” the song plainly and calmly portrays lingering feelings for a love that has ended and the faint traces of memories that resurface in unguarded moments, using unadorned, everyday language.
So Sasaki’s vocals deliver each word with careful, almost spilled-out gentleness, while the restrained band arrangement beautifully highlights the spaces in the lyrics.
Although there was no flashy tie-in, the track gradually spread to listeners around the world through streaming.
It’s a tender song that quietly stays close to the heart when you’re carrying the pain of heartbreak or feelings you can’t let go.
Perfect for men who want to sing with subdued emotion, and certain to move listeners if performed at karaoke.
One drink not includedNEW!makaroni enpitsu
Even as you tell yourself, “This isn’t love,” there are times when you can’t neatly sort out your feelings.
Featured on the mini-album Aldente released in January 2015, this track is one that the four-piece rock band Macaroni Empitsu has cherished since their early days.
Its unique perspective shines by likening the “drink fee” you pay separately from the ticket price at live houses to the hazy relationship between two people.
The band’s sound—brimming with momentum and colored by the keyboard’s timbre—is perfect for when your heart feels muddled.
Why not surrender to the rush of emotion and soak up the heat as if you were at a live show?
Tree of WadatsumiNEW!Hajime Chitose
Singer Chitose Hajime, who captivates listeners with her overwhelming vocal power rooted in Amami folk music.
Released in February 2002 as her major-label debut single, this song became a hot topic through word of mouth and media exposure rather than relying on large-scale tie-ins, and sold about 850,000 copies.
Its fantastical worldview—expressing love and transformation with words that evoke mythic scenes of the sea and flowers—draws listeners in deeply.
It was also included on the masterpiece Hainumikaze released the same year, which received high acclaim, including winning the Best Album Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It’s a great pick when you want to forget the everyday and surrender to a pleasant rhythm, or when you want to create a mystical atmosphere at karaoke with people of different generations.
forget-me-notNEW!Awesome City Club
Awesome City Club colors the city night with sophisticated pop.
With a sound that traverses city pop and R&B, they formed in 2013 and debuted in 2015.
Their inspire-song Wasurena for the film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, starring Masaki Suda and Kasumi Arimura, propelled them to nationwide fame.
In December 2021, they won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.
The beautiful call-and-response between atagi and PORIN, together with Morissy’s guitar, creates a pleasantly groovy feel.
Ahead of their hiatus in March 2026, they released the best-of album Awesome City Club BEST II.
Perfect for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in urbane, mellow music.
Supporting-role starNEW!TRACK15
A bittersweet love song for those who feel they can’t be the leading role in love.
It’s a track by the guitar rock band TRACK15, released in 2025 as the first song on their mini-album “season.” It also drew attention when it was used in connection with the CS program SPACE SHOWER TV “it.” Sung by vocalist Ren, this pop-rock number blends aching sorrow with soaring exhilaration, with beautiful string tones that tug at the heart.
The lyrics gently reassure listeners who fear they might be just a supporting character to the one they care for—saying, “I’m truly seeing you.” Men nursing a one-sided crush will likely see their own awkwardness reflected and be moved to tears.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a step forward.
One dayNEW!o.j.o
Hailing from Tokyo, the up-and-coming artist o.j.o is a singer-songwriter who not only writes lyrics and composes music, but also handles arrangement and choreography herself.
Drawing on childhood experience in dance and piano, she creates a unique brand of pop that distills R&B and dance music.
After fully launching her career in 2024, she made waves in 2025 with Blam!, selected as a festival song at a film festival, and the EP 010, notable for its striking visual expression using her own ASCII art.
In January 2026, she also contributed vocals to the score of an anime theme song, continuing to showcase her multifaceted talent.
She is a rising artist highly recommended for those seeking the next generation of expression.