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” (371–380)
promiseWatanabe Toru
Toru Watanabe, who was hugely active as an actor and TV personality, also worked as a singer and left behind several classic songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Yakusoku (Promise).
This piece features a moody melody that feels like a blend of J-pop and kayōkyoku.
The vocal line, like the calm melody, is kept understated.
There are few parts where the voice needs to be belted, and there aren’t many long sustained notes either, so it’s highly recommended.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (381–390)
Gently Singing ~Killing Me Softly with His Song~Watanabe Misato
The Nescafé Excella commercial that aired in 2003 features a cover of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” originally sung by Lori Lieberman in 1971.
Known in Japan by the title “Yasashiku Utatte,” the version used in this commercial is Misato Watanabe’s 2002 cover.
It’s an excellent rendition that incorporates a contemporary sound while faithfully preserving the mellow, elegant atmosphere of the original.
~Yaizu Black Hanpen~ Black Hanpen OndoMinato Hachirō & Chigusa Kaori
This song, themed around Yaizu City’s local specialty “kuro-hanpen” (black fish cake), was created through a collaboration between Hachiro Minato and Kaori Chigusa.
While incorporating a traditional ondo style, it features modern arrangements.
The lyrics weave in Yaizu’s nature and everyday life, fully conveying the appeal of kuro-hanpen.
Released in February 2024, the song is loved by locals and popular across generations.
Written by Hachiro Minato, who serves as a goodwill ambassador for Yaizu City, the lyrics are striking for their deep local pride.
Introducing the region’s food culture in a fun way, this work seems poised to shine at Yaizu’s events and festivals.
Cut it out!Shonan no Kaze
It’s the 18th single, released in 2018.
The collaboration with singer-songwriter Yohito Teraoka from Hiroshima Prefecture became a hot topic.
The striking phrase “Yamechimae” (“Just quit it”) carries a variety of messages.
It’s an anthem that cheers you on in life.
Song of PromiseMegumi Han, Mariya Ise, Mamoru Miyano, Daisuke Namikawa
It’s a song performed by the voice actors who play the main characters in the TV anime HUNTER×HUNTER, with lyrics and composition by Yuzu.
It is included in the HUNTER×HUNTER version of Yuzu’s single “Two Sides of the Same Coin,” released in December 2013.
Yakisoba Song ~Sauce is Love~Sawaguchi Kazuhiko feat. Nohara Shinnosuke
It’s the song that plays during the yakisoba-cooking scene in the movie “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!”.
Packed with the excitement of a festival and a love for yakisoba, it’s such a great tune that it would be a waste to keep it as just an in-film song.
In the movie, the yakisoba being grilled to this song brings happy smiles to the Kasukabe Boys’ faces.
This is insane—the hype is skyrocketing!Dangaryu
It’s a purely hype track by the rapper Dengaryu, just like the title says.
The exhilarating rap and the lyrics about forgetting your worries and getting pumped up are energizing.
If you’re feeling stuck in a new phase of life, I hope this song boosts your mood and blows everything away.