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” (401–410)
Thank you, night fog, again tonight.Ishihara Yūjirō
A timeless masterpiece by Yujiro Ishihara, whose sweet, wistful voice and emotionally rich lyrics gently seep into the heart.
Its calm, elegant mood is captivating, as if it symbolizes mature romance in the Showa era.
Released by Teichiku Records in February 1967, the song was also used as the theme for a film of the same name and became a major hit.
In the movie, Ishihara’s character experiences a heartrending love story that perfectly matches the world of the song.
This is a piece that quietly stays by the side of those carrying a hidden love or the pain of parting.
It’s also recommended for nights when you want to reflect on memories with someone dear.
A Nighttime EncounterIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki
A duet song by Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro.
Yujiro Ishihara’s low, gentle voice captivated many women.
It’s a song you can sing with full mood, and the chorus really soars, so both the singer and the listeners will likely feel a sense of nostalgia.
It lifts your spirits—definitely a song worth remembering.
Listen to it over and over until you’ve learned it, and be sure to perform it confidently in front of everyone!
Yorisoi grassIshihara Junko
Yorisoigusa, a masterpiece by Junko Ishihara that beautifully captures one of enka’s charms—its wistful melancholy.
Although this song features more subtle kobushi (ornamental turns) than many of her other works, they aren’t the kind that repeatedly shift pitch on the same vowel; rather, they add a light embellishment to the ends of phrases, so the overall difficulty isn’t very high.
In addition, the vocal range is narrow, so as long as you focus on dynamics and pitch control during long tones, you should be able to deliver it with a high level of polish.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Night FlightIshizaki Hyuui
Huwie Ishizaki is a singer-songwriter from Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Many people may know him for his numerous collaborations with actor and artist Masaki Suda, for whom he has provided many songs.
Ishizaki himself is also active as an actor, making his film debut as the co-star opposite lead actress Yu Aoi in the 2016 movie Azumi Haruko Is Missing.
He has worked on many tie-ins for TV programs and animated commercials, and his representative songs include Sayonara Elegy and Niji with Masaki Suda.
Yokohama Honky-Tonk BluesIshiguro Kei
Kay Ishiguro is a female singer who gained popularity in the 1970s with her genre-defying musical style.
Though she has explored many genres, her blues recordings are especially well-regarded.
Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is Yokohama Honky-Tonk Blues.
It’s a blues number with a touch of kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor, characterized by a gentle, wistful mood.
I think it sounds especially alluring when sung by a woman with a lower voice, so it’s a great pick for singers like that.
Night SwingShinsei Kamattechan
A sorrowful yet beautiful piece, marked by the striking image of the protagonist standing alone in a nighttime playground bathed in the gentle light of a crescent moon.
Included on Shinsei Kamattechan’s album “Danchi Thesis,” released in January 2025, this song masterfully conveys loneliness and a sense of loss through its fantastical worldview and uniquely weightless sound.
As the protagonist’s emotions are quietly sketched over a wavering waltz in 3/4 time, it exudes a mysterious allure that makes the boundary between reality and dreams seem to dissolve.
It’s a track that accompanies life’s turning points—graduations, farewells, and more.
An ideal song to listen to in those quiet moments of the night when your heart begins to sway.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yo' (411–420)
The night is crying.Jinno Mika
In 1977, she won TV Tokyo’s “East-West Kids’ Singing Imitation Grand Prix” by performing Harumi Miyako’s “Anko Tsubaki wa Koi no Hana,” after which she was scouted by many talent agencies.
She made her debut as a singer in 1984 after graduating from high school.
Known for her outstanding vocal prowess, she has performed across a wide range of genres, including appearances at rock festivals and at SXSW, one of the world’s largest music and film festivals.
In the United States, she is said to be known as the “Enka Diva.”