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” (341–350)
Bond of Promiseyoumu toubatsutai
This is Promise Bonds, famous as the theme song for the popular dark fantasy Beyond the Boundary.
The melody is serious without being too dark, and the tempo is set at an easy-to-groove pace.
It seems like the perfect tune for singing and dancing along.
I recommend it for karaoke, too.
the girl who got beaten/defeatedKojima Mayumi
Mayumi Kojima is a singer-songwriter noted for her distinctive musical style that incorporates jazz and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs).
In particular, her track “Yarachatta Onna no Ko” (“The Girl Who Got Done In”) captivates listeners with its mysterious allure.
Its unique world-building stirs unease and tension, creating the sensation of being drawn into a single story.
It’s especially recommended for those who want to savor deep, abyssal music alone on a long night, or explore exquisitely bittersweet emotions.
Kojima’s music delivers a gentle shock to the listener’s heart, leaving a quiet yet powerful impression.
Mischief SakeKobayashi Sachiko
This song, Yanchazake, is a single released by Sachiko Kobayashi in 1999.
It’s a major-key enka masterpiece that brightly sings of a woman’s heart supporting the man she loves.
It’s also very popular for karaoke, and if you like upbeat enka, you should definitely give it a try.
Both the lyrics and melody are very simple—classic, straight-down-the-middle enka—so while there are points to watch out for, such as enka-specific techniques and a wide vocal range, there shouldn’t be any issues if you’re used to singing enka.
For beginners, be sure to pay close attention to the contrast between low and high notes, and take extra care with your breathing so your voice doesn’t crack on the high notes in the soaring chorus sections.
YAMATO☆DancingKobayashi Yutaka
Yutaka Kobayashi, a member of BOYS AND MEN, is from Shiga Prefecture and also took part in IKEMEN☆NAGOYA, the precursor project to BOYS AND MEN.
This song is their 17th single, released in 2016.
It’s a track brimming with manly spirit.
Embraced by the mountainsogura kei
This is a song by Kei Ogura, originally created as the theme for the 1993 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and released as a single in 1994.
The lyrics go beyond simply praising the beauty of mountains to explore how we, as humans, should relate to nature, prompting a lot of reflection.
It was also broadcast on NHK’s music program Minna no Uta and is popular as a choral piece.
promiseObikita Nemu.
A stylish yet emotional Vocaloid track that stirs the feelings sleeping deep in your heart.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Nemo Obikita, released in 2022.
You’ll find yourself absorbed in its urbane, matter-of-fact progression.
There are days when this kind of sound just sinks in, you know? The chorus is striking too, as if the emotions swirling in your chest suddenly gush out.
I think it will especially resonate with younger listeners, and with those who carry ineffable anxieties and a sense of impatience.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (351–360)
soft moonYamazaki Masayoshi
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Yawarakai Tsuki” (Soft Moon) is a ballad whose Japanese-style wistful chord progression is both heartrending and comforting.
From the intro’s beautifully resonant harmonics into delicate arpeggios, the rich strings add depth to the piece.
A “soft moon” swaying gently on the water’s surface, and a tiny boat carrying the past… It’s a masterpiece whose sound and lyrics stir the emotions and make the heart tremble.
