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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.

Songs with titles starting with “Yu” (21–30)

snow cherry blossomssakura zensen

[Enka/Kayōkyoku Group - Sakura Zensen] 1st Single: Snow Sakura [Official Video]
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This is a high-stakes release from Sakura Zensen, an unconventional three-member group that champions a fusion of visual-kei rock and enka-kayo.

It’s a single released in November 2024, and a landmark work that came out right after they changed their name from “Saibi Sakura Zensen” to “Sakura Zensen.” Overlaying contrasting scenes—the snow of harsh winter and the cherry blossoms that herald spring—it portrays a world that is beautiful yet fleeting.

It drew wide attention beyond enka fans, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayo chart.

The coupling tracks, for which each member wrote lyrics and composed music, also became a talking point, showcasing their multifaceted talent.

It’s a powerful song that can make something well up from deep within your chest when you listen to it at winter’s end as you long for spring, or at a moment when you vow a fresh start in life.

snowlight&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Yukiakari’ Special Video for LUNÉ
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&TEAM, a global group under HYBE LABELS JAPAN active on the world stage.

This track, included on their 2nd album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024, is a number that evokes hope like a light shining on a winter night.

As the finale to a story depicted through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, it expresses the strength of a bond that moves forward with trust in each other, even amid harsh cold.

Symbolic of the album that topped the Oricon Daily Chart on its release day, the song captivates with its beautiful choral work and the warm sound crafted by Soma Genda and others.

Why not give it a listen when you’re feeling uncertain or on a night when you want to feel the bond with your treasured friends? The light kindled in your heart will surely give you the courage to move forward.

Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (31–40)

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milet 'us' MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama 'Gisou Furin' [Fake Affair])
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This song was written as the theme for the drama “Gisou Furin,” which portrays the romantic developments of the protagonist played by Anne.

Unlike the previously simple arrangements, it was produced with an additive approach that layers multiple choruses, brilliantly capturing the excitement and flutter of a love just beginning.

milet’s powerful yet embracing vocals blend with the exhilarating melody, sure to gently nudge listeners forward.

Included on the EP “us,” released in August 2019, the track generated major buzz, topping digital charts on leading platforms during its pre-release.

Whether you’re pining for someone you love or need the courage to take a step forward, listening to it will surely put you in a positive mood!

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Humor / Tatsuya Kitani – You More / Tatsuya Kitani
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A beautiful melody where delicate piano and strings intertwine, this piece offers an immersive experience like watching a single film.

It’s a song by Tatsuya Kitani, a singer-songwriter with a massive following, released in February 2025.

Written as the theme for the feature film “Yukite Kaeranu,” it features literary lyrics imbued with deep respect for the poet Chuya Nakahara—one of its key attractions.

Arranged by Tomi Yo, the chamber-like sonorities incorporating instruments such as the flute leave a bittersweet yet warm afterglow.

It’s a ballad that confronts the power of words—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

While aligning with the film’s worldview, this masterpiece also embraces the sense of loss within the listener, so please take your time and savor it.

dreamGReeeeN

A song that gently stays close to the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety at the moment of stepping into the future.

It carries GReeeeN’s signature down-to-earth warmth and powerful message, giving you the courage to single-mindedly pursue your dreams.

Released as a single in February 2016, it was written for the commercial of the job-hunting website “CareerTasu Shūkatsu 2017.” Spring is a season of many changes—advancing to higher education, finding a job, moving.

Even as you waver, this track will surely support your heart as you try to move forward.

Give it a listen as a good-luck charm for your new life.

A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Snowy Christmas / Lyric Video (from Miwa Yoshida Poetry Collection “LOVE”)
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Isn’t this the kind of classic ballad you’d want to listen to softly in the car on the way home from skiing or snowboarding? This piece is a romantic, slightly bittersweet winter staple that captures the sparkle of snow falling from the night sky through piano and strings.

Miwa Yoshida’s supple, warm vocals seem to seep into your chilled body, don’t they? The lyrics layer together the quiet snowfall on a still night with the growing feelings of love in one’s heart.

Although it was released as a single in November 1990, a re-recorded version aired in 2016 as a Subaru commercial song, so many of you may have heard it.

It’s also known as the original song for the English-lyric version “WINTER SONG,” and it’s one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature winter numbers.

It’s the perfect track for a night on the slopes with someone special.

U MINEINI

INI | ’U MINE’ Performance Video
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It’s a pop dance number where the crystal-clear feel of winter air overlaps with an irrepressible crush.

The word choices—shaped in part by member Xu Yufan’s involvement in the lyrics—are exquisite, and as you listen, a pure white snowy landscape comes to mind, making your heart flutter.

The soaring high notes in the chorus are overwhelming, as if shouting love to the skies.

Included on the single “THE WINTER MAGIC,” released in November 2025, this track became a hit known for selling 1.213 million copies in its first week alone, achieving million-seller status.

It’s packed with straight-to-the-heart feelings for someone you love, so it’s sure to resonate with anyone nursing a one-sided crush.

A winter love song that warms the heart enough to make you forget the cold—highly recommended!