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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Wa'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with 'wo' (を)
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori
- Songs that start with 'Vu'. For shiritori, karaoke, and playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!
- Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Discover new tracks! A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Wa' (81–90)
Before I forgetVaundy
Released in September 2025 as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “Find my Tokyo.” campaign, this piece is a ballad that overlays cityscapes with shifting memories.
Set against the backdrop of twilight, it conveys a poignant desire to grasp fading recollections before they slip away, caught between dreams and reality.
The gentle vocals, airy sound, and a structure that cherishes pauses and lingering resonance create a soothing feel.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to hold treasured memories close to their heart.
Wasshoi!Aikawa Nanase
Nanase Aikawa was recently appointed as the Japan–Brazil Friendship and Goodwill Ambassador.
Her song “Wasshoi!” was released in 2025 with the theme of connecting Brazil and Japan.
The piece intentionally incorporates a distinctly Japanese-style melody, featuring several enka-like phrases.
As a result, it’s naturally crafted to be easy for Japanese listeners to sing, but since the end of the chorus holds a long note at a slightly higher pitch, be careful not to let your voice crack there.
If you set the key to suit this section, there aren’t any particularly difficult elements, so please use this as a reference.
Bayside HotelKoganezawa Shōji
How about a romantic mood-enka that conjures up the nightscape of a harbor? Sung by Shoji Koganezawa—also known as a beloved protégé of Saburo Kitajima—this piece depicts a sweet, intimate moment at a hotel.
Two people share wine with the harbor lights in the background.
Koganezawa’s rich, velvety voice dramatizes this movie-like scene.
You can really feel the protagonist’s burning passion in the line, “I’m not letting you go home tonight.” Released as a single in March 2004, the song reached a peak position of No.
40 on COUNT DOWN TV at the time.
It was later included in the best-of album “Shoji Koganezawa / Shoji Koganezawa.” It’s a perfect BGM choice for a bar with a city night view or a special dinner with someone important.
Breakup loveWakayama Kazusa
Released by Nippon Columbia in April 1984, this song is an enka ballad with lyrics by Toshio Arakawa and music by Takashi Miki.
Depicting a heartrending farewell with deeply emotional vocals, it won the Special Jury Prize at the Yokohama Music Festival and became the starting point of Kazusa Wakayama’s career as a singer.
The song carefully portrays the psychology of a woman who accepts the parting yet still clings to lingering attachment.
Miki’s signature melody, emphasizing lyricism, and Wakayama’s nuanced, expressive phrasing are a perfect match.
Anyone who has experienced the pain of heartbreak will surely find solace in this song.
WALTZYoneo Kento
Kento Yoneo, who performs as KENT in the alternative kayō dance collective RYUGUJO, is also an artist from Fukushima Prefecture.
Scouted in elementary school, he entered the entertainment world, honed his dance skills in EBiDAN, and, after prevailing in a rigorous audition program, made his major debut in 2023.
The fact that the show’s final assignment song was released as his pre-debut work further accentuates the narrative quality of his career.
While he also has an intellectual side, holding a semi-second grade certification in abacus (soroban), he captivates audiences on stage with sharp performances powered by the core strength he developed through baseball.
His experience acting in the stage play “Boys with Secrets” has also deepened his expressive range.
He’s recommended for those who want to enjoy a distinctive world where the emotionality of kayō and theatricality blend.
One-room DiscoPerfume
This is a Perfume track themed around starting a new life in spring.
In a brand-new apartment right after moving, feelings of excitement mixed with a touch of anxiety.
Those bittersweet emotions are expressed over sparkling synth-pop.
The song not only captures the exhilarating sense that a lonely room has turned into a dance floor, but also gives you strength through the fleeting pangs of wistfulness you feel in quiet moments.
Released in March 2009, it was later included on the classic album “⊿ (Triangle).” A new life is exciting, but it can feel a little lonely too, right? This song gently stays by your side in those moments.
How about using it as BGM for an Instagram Story featuring cherry blossom-lined streets or your new place?
Discover new tracks! A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Wa' (91–100)
Me, a little bird, and a bellchihiro
Chihiro expresses the poetic world of children’s poet Misuzu Kaneko through her unique melodies and spoken-word storytelling.
Chihiro hails from Yamaguchi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
She ramped up her activities with a CD release commemorative concert in Nagato, Kaneko’s hometown, and has composed music for numerous poems, including “Are You an Echo?” and “Stars and Dandelions.” Her strength as a narrator has been highly regarded—one radio special she appeared in won the Runner-Up Grand Prize at the Japan Broadcasting Culture Awards, among other honors.
In February 2025, she was appointed a “Misuzu Kaneko Ambassador.” There’s even a unique anecdote about miso that is aged while listening to Chihiro’s songs.