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' (391–400)
A late breakfast on a gentle afternoonHata Motohiro
Released to the world by Motohiro Hata in 2010, “A Gentle Afternoon with a Late Breakfast” is truly a ballad that seeps into the heart.
Included as the B-side to his debut single “Synchro,” it’s a celebrated masterpiece beloved by fans.
Hata’s warm vocals intertwine with lyrics that quietly trace the inner self, gently sketching both loneliness and hope in the listener’s heart.
The song’s charm lies in how it offers a moment to pause amid the flow of daily life and reflect in silence.
Listen to it in the afternoon, and its soft light will gently guide you toward a new day.
It’s the perfect track for those times when you want to face yourself in the quiet.
youthTakehara Pisutoru
Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto had been praising him for years on TV and elsewhere, and he finally made his first appearance on the Red and White Song Battle with “Yo, Sokono Wakaino.” He’s an artist known for his powerful vocal tone and strong messages, with many fans among both men and women, and plenty of couples go to his shows for live date nights.
If the women around you at karaoke are choosing cute songs, that’s your chance.
Queue up this track right away and set yourself apart from the others.
Among Takehara Pistol’s songs, this is an up-tempo number that’s easy to get the crowd going at karaoke, even for people who don’t know the song.
To the promised placeYonekura Chihiro
This is a single by Chihiro Yonekura released in July 2003.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaleido Star from episode 14 to episode 26.
It peaked at number 47 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a song that motivates you when you listen to it.
Yagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Hosokawa Takashi
Known for his natural singing voice and outstanding vocal prowess, Takashi Hosokawa’s song is his 19th single, released in February 1983.
Set against the backdrop of “Yagiri no Watashi,” a ferry crossing dating back to the Edo period, the song features a wistful melody and evocative lyrics that portray the emotions of a couple eloping.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for three consecutive weeks and won the 25th Japan Record Award.
It also gained major attention as an insert song in the TBS drama “You’re Not the Only One Who’s Lonely.” Hosokawa’s powerful vocals convey the couple’s strong bond and determination, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
With total sales of 1.025 million copies, this masterpiece is a must-listen for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessayaka
While embracing Ayaka’s signature powerful, soulful qualities, the song is sung without dispelling the gentle atmosphere of “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara,” faithfully preserving the vibe at the core of the piece.
Each artist’s distinct flavor comes through, and the beauty lies in how the strengths born from a completely different vocal tone and singing style than Yumi Arai’s shine through.
Yanagase BluesMikawa Ken’ichi
This song has been cherished for many years as a classic from the Showa era.
Its gentle vocals and wistful melody resonate deeply with listeners.
Since its release in April 1966, it became a massive hit, selling over 1.2 million copies, and is known as one of Kenichi Mikawa’s signature songs.
In 1967, a film of the same title was produced, starring Tatsuo Umemiya, and the song was used within the film.
Singing it while picturing the nightlife of an entertainment district may enhance the atmosphere.
It is characterized by being sung in a generally low register, and the melody is calm and unhurried, so give it a try.
Yanase BluesMikawa Ken’ichi
Mr.
Mikawa was a pioneer of regional-themed songs.
He even came before Mina Aoe.
Today, when you think of enka singers who perform local-themed songs, Kaori Mizumori comes to mind, but learning this made me realize that songs celebrating regional charms already existed back then.
While Mr.
Mikawa is inevitably best known for ‘Sasori-za no Onna’ (Woman Under the Sign of Scorpio), the more I’ve listened over the years, the more I feel that this song is truly the ultimate showcase of his rich low voice.