Songs with titles that start with “Yo”
There are times when you unexpectedly need songs that start with a certain character.
For example, when you’re enjoying karaoke with restrictions, it’s hard to come up with songs on the spot, right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles start with “Yo.”
Not just for karaoke—you can also use this for games like brainstorming quizzes, where you see how many songs you can name and then sing the ones that come to mind.
They seem like they should be easy to think of but aren’t—here’s a lineup of songs that start with “Yu!”
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Useful for song-title shiritori! Songs with titles that start with “ga”
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- Useful for song-title shiritori! A collection of songs whose titles start with “ze.”
- Songs whose titles start with “He.” Useful for shiritori or karaoke.
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
Songs with titles starting with “Yo” (61–70)
Breath of DawnChekkāzu
This is the 23rd single by The Checkers, released in June 1990.
It was used as the campaign song for the film “Tasmania Story” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The gentle vocals resonate as if slowly soaking into a wounded heart.
You can picture a lone seagull separated from its flock gazing at the dawn sea, and the image of taking a new step forward from loneliness is deeply moving.
Listening to it at a major turning point in life, while thinking of gratitude for someone important, can leave you feeling purified.
Song of the DawnToukyou Jihen
It’s a song that gently points to a light of hope beyond deep darkness, one that truly seeps into the heart.
This piece—Tokyo Jihen’s cover of the classic originally sung by Yoko Kishi in 1964—was included on the album Discovery, produced in April 2011 in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Ringo Sheena’s prayer-like vocals and the band’s weighty ensemble feel as if they’re softly telling you, “It’s going to be okay.” If you listen to it in the morning after an unbearably anxious night, your heart will surely reset, giving you the courage to start a new day.
addressing someone without honorifics (calling someone by name without a title)Sexy Zone
The lyrics capture that sweet-and-sour moment when you call someone you like by their first name for the very first time—so memorable! It’s a celebrated ballad, released as Sexy Zone’s 12th single in October 2016, which topped the Oricon Weekly Chart.
You can vividly picture the budding romance: meeting at the ticket gate, the thrill when your hands accidentally touch.
The song is also included on the best album “SZ10TH.” How about listening to it during those heart-fluttering moments when your relationship with someone special is just beginning to move forward?
a confident triumphant returnShiina Ringo, Daoko
It’s an irresistibly bright track that lifts the listener’s spirits, as if celebrating a grand festival.
Featuring Daoko as a guest, this piece is included on Ringo Sheena’s first original album in about five years, Hojou-e, released in May 2024.
Sheena’s signature jazz-tinged, dazzling sound layers with Daoko’s poised vocals to create a striking contrast.
It’s the kind of song that can fill you with pride when you’ve achieved a major goal or want to rally yourself.
unrequited love for someone already in a relationshipNakajima Miyuki
This is a single by Miyuki Nakajima, released in September 1982, notable for its bright and lighthearted tone.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and was later used in 1996 as an insert song for the TV drama “Yuzurenai Yoru.” The song portrays the heartfelt feelings of a woman who, despite knowing her love is forbidden, finds herself calling late at night.
The pop melody and the telephone motif further highlight the heroine’s endearing vulnerability, making it truly heart-wrenching.
Also included on the best-of album “Miyuki Nakajima THE BEST,” this track is sure to gently comfort anyone tormented by the futility of an unrequited love.
All right then!Hakata ORIHIME
Even when life feels unfair every day, the ones who laugh it off and have fun are the real winners! This powerful message resonates in a single track.
Its up-tempo sound paired with heartwarming Hakata dialect phrases lifts your spirits just by listening.
The song is the second single released in April 2025 by Hakata ORIHIME, a group based in Fukuoka.
Their love for their hometown shines through in the music video set at Kushida Shrine and Shintencho Shopping Street.
If you’ve been feeling down after a string of setbacks, this track will have you saying, “Well, it’s all good!” and give you the energy to face tomorrow.
Dawn and Firefliesn-buna feat.Hatsune Miku
A perfect song for when you want to sing gently with a relaxed tempo is “Yoake to Hotaru” by n-buna.
Originally released in 2014 as a Vocaloid track, it became well-known after being covered by many popular artists, including the singer Kurokumo.
Its especially emotional tone naturally helps you get into the feeling as you sing.
Also, since the key isn’t very high, it’s recommended for women who find high notes difficult.
