Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
This article introduces songs with titles that start with “Ya” (や).
How many songs that start with “Ya” can you think of?
When you put it that way, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with many, isn’t it?
This might come in handy someday—like for themed karaoke sessions, shiritori-style karaoke games, and more.
From classic smash hits to recent chart-toppers, we cover a wide range of songs old and new.
Feel free to use this as a handy reference whenever you need it!
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (71–80)
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
It is an aggressive track emblematic of the ’90s, infused with power and passion for the future.
Even when faced with difficult circumstances, its message of unwavering resolve to stay true to oneself and keep moving forward, along with hope for the future, continues to resonate across generations.
The song channels the passion of chasing dreams and an unyielding stance in the face of trials through a powerful rock sound.
Released by CHAGE and ASKA in March 1993, it was used as the theme song for the drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There,” topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for two consecutive weeks, sold 2.419 million copies, and ranked first on the annual singles chart.
It’s highly recommended for those who want to challenge themselves in pursuit of their dreams without fear of failure, or for anyone standing at a major crossroads in life.
It’s sure to give you courage.
To my gentle youNornis
Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.
Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.
The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.
Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.
On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.
It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.
Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballChiba Yumi, Yangu Furesshu, Koorogi ’73
A heartwarming classic, brimming with humor and capturing the feelings of those devoted to baseball, was born in September 1977.
The lively back-and-forth by Yumi Chiba, Young Fresh, and Korogi ’73 creates a bright, powerful harmony that brilliantly conveys a burning passion for the sport.
Broadcast as the opening theme for the anime “Ippatsu Kanta-kun,” it was also included on the album “Tatsunoko Pro Daizenshū” in October of the same year.
The protagonist—struggling with the gap between ideals and reality yet refusing to give up on his dreams—leaves a lasting impression.
It’s recommended not only for baseball enthusiasts but also as a motivational song that gently encourages anyone striving toward their goals.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (81–90)
Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko
Like a rain that gently fills the gaps in the heart, Kyoko Koizumi’s quietly companionable voice leaves a vivid impression.
Released by Victor in February 1993, this work beautifully harmonizes a warm, healing melody with exquisite lyrics that portray a bittersweet love.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “To Love,” it reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and sold 950,000 copies.
It has been covered by numerous artists, including Anri and Kōmi Hirose, and continues to be cherished across generations.
The fleeting feelings that well up in everyday moments are expressed through delicate words penned by Koizumi herself and a beautiful melody by singer-songwriter Shoko Suzuki.
When you wish to soothe your heart with the sound of gentle rain, why not lend it an ear?
night-flowering jasmineOka Midori
A gemlike love song released in February 2025 that richly portrays the sweetness and ache of first love.
Carried by a gentle, companionable melody, the fragility and sorrow of love are delicately woven together.
Celebrating Midori Oka’s 20th anniversary since her debut, this work beautifully harmonizes Reiji Mizuki’s lyrics with Masato Sugimoto’s composition to sensitively express a woman’s heart swayed by love.
Like soap bubbles, a fleeting romance and the anxious feelings blown by the wind are tenderly sung in a clear, transparent voice.
A recommended track for those who want to empathize with tender yet bittersweet emotions.
Song of the Actor DogSARD UNDERGROUND
A noble and poignant ballad that weaves a sorrow-tinged tale.
Based on the true story of a stray dog who found success as an actor at a film studio, SARD UNDERGROUND portrays it with warmth and compassion.
Centering on a single dog whose fate shifts from stray to performer, the song tenderly sings of the bonds formed with the studio staff and the love he continued to believe in even after being abandoned for human convenience, set to a gentle, heartrending melody.
Released in September 2023, this piece is a track that firmly embodies SARD UNDERGROUND’s musicality and a message of animal welfare.
It is a gem that resonates deeply in the heart when the desire to cherish the ones you love grows strong.
Seed of Promise40mP
A breezy acoustic guitar plays a pleasantly soothing melody.
The song centers on the theme of “promises,” and the chorus features lyrics that evoke a lost lover.
It’s a moving piece that portrays the feelings of a girl who continues to keep the promises she made with her beloved.