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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' (361–370)

ConclusionSenchimirimentaru

Sentimental『Last Words』Music Video
ConclusionSenchimirimentaru

A profound love story chronicling meetings and partings that cannot last forever.

Born from the desire to capture memories with a loved one in music, this heartrending ballad emerged after nine years in the making.

Crafted with heartfelt care by Atushi from Centimillimental, the song was chosen as the theme for the September 2024 release Given The Movie: To the Sea, drawing attention for its beautiful harmony with the film’s world.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone struggling with a relationship and carrying a bittersweet ache in their heart.

Pipe dreamTakkī & Tsubasa

Tackey & Tsubasa / “Yume Monogatari” Music Video
Pipe dreamTakkī & Tsubasa

A blockbuster hit that topped the Oricon Singles Chart in 2003.

This track is characterized by a fusion of high-energy pop and rock, showcasing the full appeal of Tackey & Tsubasa.

The lyrics, imbued with a passionate message, likely resonated with many fans.

The song remains highly popular as a classic that became a key milestone in Tackey & Tsubasa’s musical career.

It’s a defining number of the 2000s—one you’ll want to listen to alongside memories of your youth.

Hardcore daydreamerdainamikku jien zu

If you want to sing a high-energy song, this one’s for you—Dynamic Jienzu’s “Yumemi Gachi-zei” might be perfect! Released in November 2022, this track is a blast from start to finish, with relentlessly high-tension sound and vocal work.

It makes you want to crank the volume way up.

The lyrics, which sing of the passion for chasing dreams, are also memorable.

Be sure to capture that upbeat vibe with your vocals!

Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsdaakudakkusu

Hymn to the Snowy Mountains — The Dark Ducks
Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsdaakudakkusu

This is a powerful song that sings of both the harshness and beauty of snowy mountains.

Released in June 1959, it has long been cherished as one of the signature works of the Dark Ducks.

Based on an American folk song with Japanese lyrics by Eizaburo Nishibori, it beautifully expresses reverence for nature and a spirit of adventure.

For older listeners, it’s a lovely piece that overlaps with memories of their youth.

How about listening to it quietly on a winter night in a warm room? It will surely warm your heart and bring back nostalgic memories.

snow-cappedTeresa Ten

Although Teresa Teng is often associated with moody numbers and pop songs adorned with catchy melodies, she also has some tracks that resemble enka.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Yuki-Gesho (“Snow Makeup”).

Melodically, it is pure enka, but the kobushi—ornamental vocal turns characteristic of enka—appear only in the chorus, and even then they are relatively easy.

The vocal range is narrow and the tempo is relaxed, making it undeniably an easy song to sing.

Planet Boy PapiiDyūku Eisesu

Duke Aces’ “Yūsei Shōnen Papii” is a classic that opened the 1965 anime.

Its unforgettable melody and lyrics vividly bring back memories of that era—whenever you listen to it, in any age.

And it’s more than nostalgia: this piece has the power to encourage its listeners.

For those who spent their youth during the birth of anime in the 1960s, it will rekindle memories and reaffirm the appeal of anime music.

It’s a timeless song that I can recommend to every generation!

Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (371–380)

Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi “Evening Nostalgia” Lyric Video
Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi

The phrase “unadorned coolness” feels like it exists for Naoto Inti Raymi.

His songs are filled with positive messages like courage, gratitude, and kindness, and I think this track, “Yugure Nostalgia,” packs all of them in.

With lyrics that gently stand by you—like saying, “Life can be complicated, but when the sun sets, maybe it’s okay to forget it all for a moment”—it will surely soothe the fatigue of your day.

The tender, word-wise opening hook might just make you cry if you hear it unexpectedly.