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” (391–400)
I’m drunk.Mizuta Ryūko
Ryuko Mizuta is known as a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.
She works mainly in enka and kayōkyoku, characterized by melodic and emotionally rich expression.
She debuted in 1990 with the single “Yoake no Umi,” gradually establishing herself as an enka singer.
In 2001, she achieved a major breakthrough with “Yopparacchatta.” She has won numerous music awards and has ranked on the Oricon charts.
With a musical style that incorporates contemporary arrangements, she is supported by a wide range of listeners.
Many of her songs depict the subtleties of love and life, and she is especially adept at expressing women’s feelings.
With a voice that resonates closely with listeners’ hearts, she has continued to brighten Japan’s music scene for many years.
When dawn breaksAsakawa Maki
When people think of the blues, many picture a genre that’s gritty and energetic.
That’s certainly true for a lot of songs, but there are also blues pieces with a dark, heavy atmosphere.
Those are commonly called “withered blues,” and Maki Asakawa is widely acclaimed as Japan’s best female singer-songwriter when it comes to performing them.
Her music blends elements of jazz and blues into a dark yet stylish sound, making it a great pick for a late-night karaoke song.
Forest at nightWatanabe Toshimi
Toshimi Watanabe, the guitarist and vocalist of the hip-hop band TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET, is from Fukushima Prefecture.
He made his major debut in 1994 with the single “Romantic Densetsu.” Alongside his work with TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET, he also performs as a solo unit under the name THE ZOOT16.
In 2010, together with Takashi Yamaguchi—vocalist and guitarist of Sambomaster, who is also from Fukushima—and others, he formed the band Inawashirokos.
When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck in 2011, they released the charity song “I love you & I need you Fukushima.” Beyond his music career, he published an essay based on his experiences raising his child, which was later adapted into a manga and a TV drama.
Songs with titles starting with “Yo” (401–410)
I can’t get drunk!Sanada Naoki
With his distinctive husky voice that stirs listeners’ hearts, Naoki Sanada’s latest work is marked by a heavy, triple-time rhythm.
Despite its driving, up-tempo feel, the portrayal of a man singing about life’s doubts and anxieties leaves a strong impression.
It transcends the boundaries of enka, resulting in a track that appeals to younger audiences as well.
Released in October 2023, the song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Enka/Kayō singles chart.
Created in collaboration with Ikuzo Yoshi, it fully brings out Sanada’s charm.
Ultimately, this is the kind of song that lives or dies by a voice like Sanada’s, so those accustomed to contemporary J-pop melodies may find it challenging.
If you can deliver this piece—showcasing Yoshi’s signature melodies and Sanada’s exceptional vocal and expressive power—there’s no doubt you’ll be the star of the day!
YOKOYazawa Eikichi
A ballad included on the 1986 album Tokyo Night.
It’s a sweet, urban, and luxurious love song that praises a woman named “YOKO,” like Eikichi Yazawa’s version of “Wonderful Tonight.” It’s unclear whether the name refers to Yazawa’s daughter, Yoko Yazawa, but since she was born in 1985, there are rumors that the song celebrates the birth of his beloved daughter.
YOKOHAMA FOGGY NIGHTYazawa Eikichi
Included on the eighth album “RISING SUN,” released in 1981, it was also used as the B-side of the 1982 single “YES MY LOVE.” Since Eikichi Yazawa pursued his music career in Yokohama after moving up to Tokyo from Hiroshima, Yokohama often serves as a motif in works that look back on his youth.
“FOGGY” means thick with fog, and the song paints a cinematic lyrical world of a night city veiled in Yokohama’s mist.
Cheerful Music III: I Go My Own WayYano Akiko
A song by Akiko Yano with an exquisite sense of separation between the piano and the voice.
Because the melody and the piano rhythm are synchronized, that separation stands out even more to the ear.
With Yano’s distinctive voice, the melody doesn’t get buried at all despite the absence of lyrics.
The title says “cheerful music,” yet it gives off a vibe that feels like it would be inserted into a scene after a quarrel.
It’s a track that never gets boring to listen to, one that conveys a story even within its brief sound.
