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” (1–10)
YAKIMOCHINEW!SWEET STEADY
Have you ever, in the midst of romance, suddenly felt that frustrating restlessness or the urge to keep someone all to yourself? This pop tune captures that raw, real feeling of love where emotions outrun logic the moment you’re in front of the one you like.
Its bouncy rhythm and delicate melody intertwine to vividly express the flutter in your chest alongside a touch of anxiety—the sway of mixed emotions.
The track was included as one of the title songs on SWEET STEADY’s second single, released in August 2025.
It led the summer of that year and drew out the group’s rich expressive power.
This is the song to choose when you want your inner turmoil to be gently validated.
Packed with both cuteness and poignancy, it’s a piece you’ll want as a talisman for anyone wrestling with love.
The Promised Day feat. Thelma AoyamaDōji-T
A celebratory song that lets you express gratitude along with marking an anniversary.
Created by Dohzi-T with Thelma Aoyama, this work is filled with unreserved thanks to someone special.
It sings of everyday joys in unpretentious words and seems likely to enhance a warm atmosphere.
The track was released back in September 2008 and is included on the album “12 Love Stories,” which sold over 100,000 copies on its first day.
It’s also well known as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “God Tongue.” A once-a-year special anniversary is the happiest day for that person.
Be sure to send this to someone important to you and celebrate!
Prefectural Song of YamaguchiYamaguchi-ken
A grand piece emblematic of Yamaguchi Prefecture, with lyrics by poet Haruo Sato and music by Kiyoshi Nobutoki.
Established in 1962, it was created to unite the hearts of residents ahead of the Yamaguchi National Sports Festival the following year.
From beautiful landscapes such as Kintaikyo Bridge and Akiyoshidai to the history of the Restoration, its dignified language weaves these elements together, proudly singing of local pride to a valiant melody.
It was recorded in 1965, sung by Jun Mitaka and Yoshiko Mari.
In fact, counting from before the war, this is the third official version, and you may savor its profound resonance, beloved across eras.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (11–20)
Yamanashi Prefecture SongYamanashi-ken
The Song of Yamanashi Prefecture was established to help the region overcome the turmoil of the postwar period.
Set in 1950, the piece embodies a longing for the revival of local culture and the beauty of the homeland’s nature.
Woven with landscapes unique to Yamanashi—such as Mount Fuji and its vineyards—it portrays people joining hands toward a bright future, uplifting listeners with a sense of optimism.
In the year it was adopted, it was produced as an SP record by Japan Victor.
Even in 2019, the prefectural assembly discussed measures to promote its dissemination, and it remains a cherished song of the people, lovingly passed down to this day.
I messed up.hannya
A classic track by Hannya that humorously portrays the kind of “irreversible mistake” anyone might make at least once.
The tense, dialogue-driven scene that begins with a police stop feels so vivid it’s like watching a short film.
The lyrics, which comically recount regret over getting carried away and a situation that can’t be undone, never fail to make you chuckle with each listen.
Included on the album “Negosogi,” released in February 2005, it has long remained a fan favorite since the early days.
In 2022, the official music video was released on YouTube, bringing it back into the spotlight.
It might make you sit up a little straighter if you play it while driving.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to laugh off those everyday “no way” moments.
Be sure to check it out.
🔥Ember Shrouded in Darkness “Ember Cloaked in Night” #SUNO A Contest of Light and ShadowMana
This piece by creator mana, who works on the AI music generation platform Suno, is a track released in March 2026.
Rooted in Japanese Alternative Rock where stillness and intensity intersect, its dramatic progression—from whisper-like vocals to an explosive outpouring of emotion in the chorus—is breathtaking.
Produced as part of “Light and Darkness in Concert ~2nd season~,” a project within SUNO, it draws you deep into a lyrical world that evokes indelible obsession and a burning core.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you feel lonely in the nighttime city or want to purge inner conflict.
Before you know it, you’ll be overwhelmed by its sheer intensity.
dark fireLUNA SEA
From the acoustic guitar resonating in silence and the violin melodies performed by SUGIZO, the way it sublimates into a fierce yet beautiful band ensemble embodies LUNA SEA’s quintessential “aesthetics of stillness and motion.” As its working title “Yozakura” suggests, a fleeting yet powerful quality—like flames floating in the dark night—coexists, and RYUICHI’s vocals, employing his wide range, strike straight to the heart.
This piece is a track included on the album LUV, released in December 2017.
Although not a single, it can be called a hidden gem cherished by fans.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear on nights when you wish to immerse yourself in their dark, profound worldview, or when you want to face music quietly on your own.
Its dramatic development is sure to move you to the core.