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” (41–50)
Yagi-bushiHarada Naoyuki
Naoyuki Harada, a leading pioneer who has propelled Japan’s “stage-style min’yō” folk music, hails from Namie Town in Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture.
He is widely recognized for bringing folk songs to a broad public through television and nationwide tours.
He made his record debut in 1964 with “Nagamochi Uta,” and in 1966 founded his own school, the Min’yō Harada-kai, taking an early lead in training the next generation.
His 1990 release “Zenkoku Go-chōnai Ondo” became a major hit, selling around 500,000 copies.
In 2013, he was named an Honorary Citizen of his hometown, Namie, and he has continued vigorous activities after the Great East Japan Earthquake, guided by his belief that “min’yō is a cheer song for one’s hometown.” His naturally beautiful voice and richly ornamented kobushi vocal turns make him highly recommended for anyone wishing to experience Japan’s traditional music.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ya' (51–60)
Yamikawa Tokyokairiki bea
It’s an addictive electropop track.
Kairiki Bear, the Vocaloid producer known for “Venom,” released it in September 2025.
It portrays the craving for approval and the inner “darkness” behind the pursuit of “cute” in glamorous Tokyo.
You’ll find yourself drawn into a world where cuteness and danger intertwine.
This piece is the theme song for the solo concert “Yamikawa Tokyo Paranoid” held in October 2025.
Be sure to experience Kairiki Bear’s uniquely thrilling sound.
Night journeyYorushika
On quiet nights, memories of days gone by sometimes drift through your mind, don’t they? There’s a song by Yorushika that gently stays by your side in those wistful moments.
Conjuring scenes like swaying on a night train, the track depicts an inner journey of facing forward even while carrying past pain and farewells.
Suis’s clear, translucent voice conveys the stillness and solitude of the night—and the faint hope beyond—seeping deeply into the heart.
Released in March 2020, the song was featured as an insert track in the animated feature film “A Whisker Away.” Why not give it a listen when you want to take your time and sit with the sorrow of heartbreak?
A song that doesn’t motivate meeipu
A pop tune whose laid-back vibe and sense of speed are irresistibly addictive.
Created by Vocaloid producer Ape, it was released in September 2025.
It comically portrays that unique listlessness that makes you want to look away from what you’re supposed to be doing.
The pop sound blends a playful back-and-forth between Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto—super cute! True to its title, it’s a humor-packed Vocaloid track that’ll make you laugh out loud from sheer relatability when you listen to it in those “I just can’t get motivated” moments.
Young & RecklessONE OR EIGHT
This is a track by ONE OR EIGHT where near-futuristic electronic sounds intertwine with nostalgic ’90s beats and even exotic melodies.
It’s an anthem of challenge with the theme of “enjoying life like a game,” evoking the fearless, unconcerned-with-others’ opinions mindset of childhood.
It’s the kind of music that can help you when you’re hesitating to take on something new.
yakisoba breadKawamoto Makoto
This is a track by Makoto Kawamoto that captures a slice-of-life scene with her one-of-a-kind pop sensibility.
The rapid-fire wordplay that unfolds at a dizzying pace and the irresistibly catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen are truly captivating.
The song is included on her debut album “Makoto Kawamoto,” released in June 1997, which became a million seller.
The album, which also features the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin, is known as a classic that reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
If you listen to it when you want to feel the small joys and bittersweet moments tucked into a hectic everyday life, it might just make your heart feel a little lighter.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience the sparkle of ’90s J-pop.
Wings of PromiseMISIA
This is a single by MISIA released in May 2008, which was used as the theme song for the film “Cyborg She” released the same year.
It reached No.
12 on the Oricon chart and No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.