RAG MusicKARAOKE
Lovely karaoke song

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 tracks! A roundup of songs whose titles start with “Wa” (21–30)

I Won’t Forget ~Promise~Hyōgo Ken’ichi

Kenichi Hyogo / I Won’t Forget ~Promise~
I Won’t Forget ~Promise~Hyōgo Ken'ichi

Kenichi Hyogo is a talented singer from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, known for his wide-ranging repertoire from kayōkyoku to J-pop.

He made his full-fledged debut in 2007 and is recognized for songs that have been used as TV program theme songs.

In fact, he has the distinction of winning the Prime Minister’s Award at the 2001 Jaccom Music Festival, selected from about 10,000 applicants.

After working as a company employee, he embarked on a “solo singing journey,” driving his own campaign car across the country—his earnest dedication has won the hearts of many fans.

His warm voice, which gently resonates with listeners, is also one of his charms.

If you love straightforward kayōkyoku that values human bonds and kindness, he’s an artist we highly recommend.

One Man LiveRADWIMPS

It’s a powerful song that asks what music can do when you stand before someone who’s been hurt.

Released in March 2009 and included on the acclaimed album “Altocolony no Teiri,” which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts, this track is a rock tune whose urgent words pierce deeply, carried by the dynamics of a full band sound.

In 2013, it was performed as the opening song at the outdoor one-man show “Ao to Mememe” held in Tohoku after the earthquake, a story that has become a legend among fans; many remember it alongside the miraculous clearing of the weather that day.

Though it’s an album track, it has been featured at pivotal moments in live shows, renewing its meaning each time.

When you need strength to face the reality in front of you, listening to it will surely give you a powerful push of courage.

World’s End GirlfriendRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – World End Girlfriend [Official Music Video]
World's End GirlfriendRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS have reached a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut.

“World End Girlfriend,” included on Anyuu, their first album in about four years since the previous release, is a heart‑stirring love song with a comforting band sound that carries a touch of nostalgia.

The music video, directed by filmmaker Takeshi Maruyama, has also been released, and its foreign landscapes and expressions of love enrich the song’s world.

Although it has no tie-in, this work—released in October 2025—is a key track that anchors the album.

Its emotional melodies, which evoke the band’s journey so far, are sure to resonate not only with longtime fans.

Give it a careful listen while thinking of someone special.

Trapped in Wonderland.yume.

This song captures the uniquely modern “SNS fatigue” and the ache of craving approval, set to sound.

It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer yume., released in January 2026.

The driving, band-infused sound colored by piano is striking, and KAFU’s emotionally stirring vocals further highlight the urgency of the theme.

Give it a careful listen when you’re worn out from comparing yourself to others or when you want to reclaim your true self.

If I can laughUrufuruzu

This is the 24th single by Ulfuls, a rock band from Osaka that radiates positive energy with a sound rooted in rock, blues, and soul.

Released in February 2002, it was used as the ending theme for the TV drama “Ginza no Koi,” in which the band’s vocalist, Tortoise Matsumoto, also appeared.

With lyrics that encourage you to smile in the end even when everyday life doesn’t go smoothly, the song is likely to resonate deeply with hearts tired from daily routines.

Also included on the album “Ulfuls,” this mid-tempo track features the warm tone of acoustic guitar, letting its acoustic character shine through the band’s sound.

When you’re feeling down or need a boost, why not strum a guitar and hum along?

Please forget it.Yorushika

Yorushika – Please Forget (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Please forget it.Yorushika

A Yorushika ballad filled with a tenderness so painful that the narrator wishes to be erased from a loved one’s memory for their happiness.

You can feel the contradictory true feelings behind the words, and every listen may bring you to tears.

Released in July 2024, the song was written as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “GO HOME: Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Persons Consultation Office.” The transparent, airy vocals convey both the sorrow of parting and the warmth of hoping for the future, striking straight to the heart.

When you can’t get over someone you’ve parted with, try listening alone on a quiet night.

It will gently stay by your side while you sort out your feelings.

Wonderlandiri

iri – Wonderland (Music Video)
Wonderlandiri

On nights when you want to add a touch of color to an otherwise unchanging day, I recommend a classic by iri.

Buoyant, bouncy keyboard tones layer with her signature husky, composed vocals to create a perfectly comfortable track.

It carries a message about treasuring the small repetitions of everyday life and each passing day, and as you listen, it feels like the tension in your heart gently loosens.

Included on the album “Shade,” released in March 2019, the song drew attention as the CM track for Sony’s “h.ear × WALKMAN” campaign.

Co-created with producer ESME MORI, it features an impressive fusion of warm live instruments and cool electronic sounds.

It’s the perfect number to keep you company as BGM when you want to relax at the end of the day or savor some late-night time to yourself, helping you recharge for tomorrow.