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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!

Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (11–20)

You wanna go?!hirau mi

This song tells a cute story about a cat-shaped Zundamon who comes to a human’s home and, though wary at first, gradually warms up to them.

It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Hirau mi, released in December 2025.

Despite its provocative title, the piece comically captures the quintessentially cat-like emotions of a timid creature slowly closing the distance.

Its short length packs in a ton of charm, making it irresistibly replayable.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for an easygoing Vocaloid track!

Yamada PERFECTjon-YAKITORY

YAMADA PERFECT / jon-YAKITORY, Hatsune Miku
Yamada PERFECTjon-YAKITORY

Released in July 2024 by jon-YAKITORY, this track carries on the world and vibe of the smash hit “Chaos Boogie.” It portrays the protagonist’s inner conflict: praised by those around them as a “completed form,” yet really just wanting to immerse themselves in what they love.

It captures the feeling of being worn down the more you try to meet expectations, while still conveying the hope that life is far from over.

With its punkish sound and melodies, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to belt it out at karaoke.

nocturnalAnonymouz

A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love that overflow in the sleepless hours of the night.

Chosen as the opening theme for the BL drama “Jack Frost,” which aired in the MBS Drama Shower slot, this track is included on Anonymouz’s first full-length album, “11:11,” released in February 2023.

Its house-tinged track features a comfortably steady four-on-the-floor beat, with a sound that carries a hint of city pop.

The lyrics, which delicately capture the frustration of nights when thinking about the one you love only keeps you more awake, resonate deeply.

It’s a number we especially recommend to anyone struggling with a love they can’t quite be honest about.

an unkind girlKoresawa

It’s a ballad that portrays painfully real emotions, where unrequited love and self-loathing intertwine.

Singer-songwriter Koresawa, who keeps her real face hidden from the media, delivers this track as the closing song of her EP “Atashi no Koibito E.P,” released in November 2025.

It’s a poignant breakup song performed with just a single guitar and voice.

Through everyday scenes, it chronicles a clumsy state of mind—so consumed with thoughts of the other person that tenderness becomes elusive.

Among the tracks that include commercial tie-ins, this one deliberately weaves an unadorned sound whose solitary resonance strikes right at the heart.

On nights when the wound hasn’t healed and you want to cry quietly alone, it will be there to keep you company.

Young manSaijō Hideki

Hideki Saijo – Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)
Young manSaijō Hideki

“Y.M.C.A.” has become a staple cheer song at school events and sports competitions.

The arm-swinging choreography went viral—these days, it feels like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it! With an intro that instantly lifts your spirits, doesn’t it just make you smile? That smiling expression is really important: when your facial muscles naturally lift, your voice comes out more easily, making it much easier to sing! Plus, doing the choreography helps your body relax, which also makes projecting your voice easier.

Above all, the best thing is to just have fun singing it!

Young Love (feat. KOWICHI)MC TYSON

This track features MC TYSON, representing Osaka’s Suminoe Ward, and Kawasaki rapper KOWICHI.

It’s a love song included on the 2018 album “THE MESSAGE II,” where unrequited feelings are poignantly sung over a mellow trap beat.

While harboring feelings for a woman who already has a boyfriend, the protagonist waits for calls and messages; his emotions are depicted through modern motifs like smartphones and social media, conveying the wavering heart of a youthful, ambiguous relationship with striking realism.

The melodic flows of these two artists—standard-bearers of Kansai and Kanto—intertwine to create a sound that shines both in clubs and on streaming.

It’s a track you’ll relate to when you’re struggling with a fuzzy, undefined romance.

Songs with titles starting with “Ya” (21–30)

grilled fish (served as a course)Kitahara Mirei

[Full MV] Mirei Kitahara “Yakizakana” [Official]
grilled fish (served as a course)Kitahara Mirei

Here is Yakizakana, the second commemorative single released in December 2025 by Mirei Kitahara, who is celebrating the 55th anniversary of her debut.

Composed by her mentor Keisuke Hama, this work is an enka piece that could be called a man’s blues.

It depicts the loneliness of a man who, alone in a rundown bar, knocks back local sake with some fish while thinking of his hometown and his late mother—murmuring as if in a dream.

The sound, resonant with blues harmonica, and the lyrics that vividly conjure scenes sink deep into the heart.

Give it a quiet listen on a tranquil night.