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” (31–40)
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.
Yami KAWA RAVESumia
A Vocaloid producer who champions “despair music,” Sumia released this track in November 2025, featuring Hatsune Miku.
It’s a RAVE track that boldly fuses a dark worldview with pop and cute elements.
Trap-style hi-hat work and an aggressive bass stoke the urge to go wild on the club floor.
The lyrics depict a protagonist who embraces the “darkness” and dances like crazy, strikingly reframing negative emotions—like the desire for approval and self-loathing—into decorations that enhance their confidence.
Give it a listen when you feel like breaking free from everything!
YAVAHAMAX ~ “Hey, let’s go to Shibahama,” said Atai and Chanhy4_4yh
This is a stylish coupling track from a single themed on the rakugo story “Shibahama.” It’s a unique piece: a conversational rap that actually proposes visiting Edo, the setting of the classic, in real life.
Released in December 2017 as the first production by rakugo performer Shunpūtei Ichinosuke, the single is structured with this track as the introduction and the title track as the main part.
Overlaying the modern map onto the reclaimed shoreline of Shiba, the lyrics weave in proper nouns like the Keihin-Tōhoku Line and Tamachi, brimming with curiosity as they link the classic to the present day.
Another highlight is the year-end-appropriate arrangement: an electro sound reminiscent of YMO layered with motifs from Beethoven’s Ninth.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to let their thoughts wander into the world of rakugo over the New Year, or feel the classical performing arts up close.
Night journeydoko no dare ka.
Released at the end of October 2025, “Yakou” has a mysterious allure where nighttime stillness intersects with a sense of speed.
Its sound blends rock with electronic elements, highlighted by a vocoder-like lead.
The lyrics, infused with fleeting relationships and introspection, are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.
If you play it while staying up late or lost in thought alone, the work’s shadows and nuances will seep into your heart.
Give it a listen and feel it for yourself.
A Gentle BallAimer
It’s a fantastical waltz that feels like an invitation to a secret ball under the moonlight.
Known for many anime songs, Aimer wrote this piece specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” The theme is a mysterious nocturnal feast that blurs the line between dream and illusion, portraying the protagonist’s aching heart as they search, by starlight, for someone precious.
The classical tone of the composition blends with Aimer’s rich vocals, gently enveloping the listener.
On nights when you want to step away from the busyness of everyday life, lose yourself in this story-filled world.
Songs with titles starting with “Ya” (41–50)
A gentle feelingChara
A love song with a sweet, whisper-like vocal that gently soaks into the heart.
Released in April 1997 as Chara’s 14th single, this track brightened living rooms across Japan as the Shiseido T’ESSERA J commercial song and was also included on the million-selling classic album Junior Sweet.
The lyrics portray a pure sense of happiness—simply wanting to hold hands with the one you love.
That straightforward feeling warms the listener’s heart.
Its experimental yet refined, floating sound will lift your spirits even when you’re feeling low.
It’s a song that lights a soft, gentle glow in your heart when you’re a little tired from the busyness of everyday life.
Merging into the darknessTogenashi Togeari
Emotions melt and tear apart in the darkness of night.
This track, which sings that pain straight, is featured on the second album “Toge Nashi” (No Thorns).
Written and composed by Misty mint, its emotional guitars and driving drums capture the turbulence of feeling.
It’s a rock number that stays by your side when you’re burdened with unbearable loneliness or overwhelming emotions.
If you love band-driven sounds, be sure to give it a listen.