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)
KindnessFuji Kaze
When you think of singing while playing the piano, many people probably imagine a gentle, mellow ballad.
But this renowned track by Fujii Kaze vividly overturns that image.
A cool, crisp piano tone is layered with a tense beat, creating a powerful piece that seems to reveal both the strength and sternness within kindness.
Released digitally in advance in April 2020, it was later included on the acclaimed album HELP EVER HURT NEVER.
Rather than mere comfort, it carries a message that makes you stand tall, so it’s perfect for times when you want to rally yourself.
On a night when you want to center your heart, give it a listen.
Yankee SoulAKB48
Sung by AKB48, a group known as a national idol, this track packs the intensity of turning a drama about delinquent rivalries directly into sound.
Shouts, crowd noise, and rough-edged lines are woven throughout, making you want to clench your fist just by listening.
It was included on Type-A of the single “Everyday, Kachusha,” released in May 2011, and was used as the opening theme for the TV drama Majisuka Gakuen 2.
Yankee rockAKB48
It’s a rock number that conveys a rough yet burning spirit.
It’s the coupling track on Type S of AKB48’s single “Green Flash,” released in March 2015, and is also known as the ending theme for the TV drama Majisuka Gakuen 4.
With a straightforward band sound that expresses a rebellious spirit and fighting instinct, it builds a stirring excitement that makes your blood race just by listening! Its structure, which amplifies the afterglow of the story and anticipation for what comes next, is truly made for a drama.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (11–20)
I’m so fed up!!!Maiki P
Maiki-P, who’s active in many roles including singer-songwriter and drummer, shows off their versatility here.
“Yannacchau!!!” is a song written for Naiko from the vocal group Ireneisu, and this is the Kasane Teto version.
Its highly addictive sound packs in feelings of irritation and abandon, making it a track you’ll want to put on repeat.
The lyrics, co-written with Naiko, also incorporate a rap section whose energetic flow pushes the song’s tension even higher.
It’s the perfect track when you want to blow away that hazy frustration.
promiseSHO
JO1 was formed through the 2019 audition program PRODUCE 101 JAPAN.
SHO, the group’s leader, released his solo track in November 2025.
This song fulfills a pledge he made during the audition period—“When I debut, I’ll create my own song and perform it”—coming to fruition about six years later.
The lyrics were written by SHO himself and trace his journey from the days he pursued a singing career in Tokyo to becoming a member of JO1, and the feelings that followed.
Beginning with the stifling chill of the cold season and unfolding into a will to change and a resolve to keep singing, the words capture the intensity of the moment he keeps his promise to his past self.
The song was first performed at his solo stage in January 2025 and was also released through the YouTube project PLANJ.
Give it a listen when you want to face yourself in the crisp winter air or when you need the courage to take a step toward your dreams.
Promise ~promises~EXILE
A heartwarming ballad by EXILE themed around a promise to meet again.
Created as the final work featuring ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO as the duo on vocals, who have long led the group, the song’s lyrics were written by ATSUSHI.
It is filled with unwavering bonds that remain strong even when apart and a firm hope for the future.
Played at important milestones like graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings to express gratitude, it will surely envelop the entire venue in a warm, moving atmosphere.
Ya Ya (I Won’t Forget That Era)Sazan Ōrusutāzu
A single released in 1982 by Southern All Stars, one of Japan’s iconic rock bands.
Though they’re often associated with summer and a lively image, this work is a ballad that tenderly reflects on days gone by, and it has left a deep impression on many fans.
The lyrics mention the name of the light music club that Keisuke Kuwata belonged to during his time at Aoyama Gakuin University, and it’s said that scenes from the campus are woven into the song.
These depictions, grounded in real experience, resonate with listeners’ own youthful memories and evoke empathy across generations.
In 1995, the song was included in high school music textbooks, a recognition of its excellence as a piece of pop music within educational settings.
It was also used in a commercial for Mazda’s MPV.
It’s a perfect song to listen to during graduation season for anyone wishing to look back on irreplaceable moments.