Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
A list of song titles in Japanese alphabetical order that might be useful for karaoke.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “yu.”
How many songs with titles starting with “yu” can you think of?
And how many of the songs in this article do you know?
We’re covering a wide range—from massive hits from the Showa era to songs that became standard favorites after booming in the Heisei era.
Use this as a reference when you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke or when you’re playing shiritori with song titles.
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- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (161–170)
YumetoKitajima Saburō
Among Saburo Kitajima’s works, this one stands out for its distinctive, unconventional melody.
While it retains some enka elements, the melody is entirely pop, incorporating shades of Chinese pop and neo-soul.
The vocal line is very simple in a pop-like way, without the dramatic pitch leaps typical of enka, making it undeniably easy to sing.
However, the overall range is wider than in his usual songs, so be sure to prepare your voice properly before starting to sing.
Swaying feelingsSakai Izumi
Izumi Sakai’s soft, pure voice—evoking vivid scenes—feels almost translucent.
Her performances, blending a gentle tone with strength, resonated deeply with many listeners.
Sakai’s one-of-a-kind vocal technique conveyed emotion with exquisite balance, captivating fans across generations.
Familiar yet reaching the depths of the heart, her voice continues to shine with an unfading allure even now.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (171–180)
Last Night’s SecretOgawa Tomoko
Tomoko Ogawa’s 1968 debut single “Yūbe no Himitsu” (“Last Night’s Secret”) captivated many with its lyrics depicting deep affection and its addictive melody.
It’s said that Ogawa had a fever during the recording, resulting in her distinctive, breath-tinged vocal delivery.
Akira Nakasu’s beautiful melody blends seamlessly with her voice, delicately expressing the secret shared by a couple, the happiness of sharing it, and the unstable emotions that arise from being almost too happy.
The song became a massive hit, selling 529,000 copies, and has since been covered by artists such as Sayuri Ishikawa, remaining a timeless classic loved across generations.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wishes to cherish a deep bond with their partner.
Friendship, you know,Ketsumeishi
Many of us have probably experienced growing a little distant from friends we used to see almost every day, laughing together over silly conversations.
This warm mid-tempo ballad from Ketsumeishi depicts friendships that have changed with time, and the enduring value of bonds that remain unchanged.
The track is included on their album “Ketsuno-Polis 13,” released in January 2024.
Why not give it a listen as you reminisce about the old days before meeting up with an old friend again?
UnisonSuperfly
This is a ballad written as a double theme song for the TV Asahi drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, portraying the protagonist’s hidden kindness.
According to Shiho Ochi, the song reflects a warm, deeply human side of the lead character—like gently placing a hand on a patient’s.
The track was released digitally in October 2017 and later included on the single Bloom.
Its gentle sound, centered on piano and strings, offers a charming contrast to the drama’s cool atmosphere.
On nights when your heart feels a little tired, take the time to listen and be kind to yourself.
TemptationNakajima Miyuki
This work portrays a precarious, tumultuous love that feels as if reason’s brakes are about to fail.
It’s Miyuki Nakajima’s 12th single, released in April 1982, and it reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The song powerfully conveys, over a tense melody, the clash between a swelling, forbidden longing and the desperate effort of reason to keep it in check.
It was first included on the acclaimed album “Miyuki Nakajima THE BEST.” When you’re tormented by a forbidden love and overwhelmed by helpless feelings, listening to it seems to gently stay by your side in that pain.
snowNakajima Miyuki
It is a masterpiece that layers a prayer-like depth of feeling onto the scene of snow falling quietly.
Included on Miyuki Nakajima’s album “RINGETSU,” released in March 1981, this song can be regarded as a requiem dedicated to her late father.
It is also a track that symbolizes the album’s overarching, weighty theme: “the emotional turbulence and resolve after 36 weeks of pregnancy.” From her deep, hushed voice, you can palpably feel the sense of loss and the yearning to atone.
When you listen to it on a night when you are burdened with immeasurable sorrow and want to quietly sort out your thoughts alone, you may experience a mysterious sensation—as if frozen emotions are slowly melting away with your tears.