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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Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (391–400)
Fragments of a DreamSakushi: Takigawa Yae / Sakkyoku:
“Yume no Kakera” features a gently flowing, beautiful melody, and its lyrics—conveying the importance of envisioning dreams and the preciousness of life—resonate deeply.
Though it uses slightly more mature words like love, dreams, and courage, it also offers a chance to think about questions like “What is a dream?” and “What does courage look like?” When you remember it after you’ve grown a little older, it may feel particularly moving.
What’s more, the children’s pure, wholehearted dedication may well move the adults who listen to it, too.
Into the DreamIbu Sarasa
Singer-songwriter Sara Sara Ibu is a second-generation artist born to parents Yosui Inoue and Seri Ishikawa.
She made her debut as a singer in December 2007 with the single “Curriculum.” In 2013, she released a song provided by her father that conveys a deep love for her hometown, themed around Fukuoka Prefecture.
She is also active as a lyricist, contributing songs to artists such as Salyu and the popular Korean group SS501.
Beyond music, she is energetically engaged in community-based activities.
Snow-colored EarringsHikaru GENJI
Yukiiro no Pierce intertwines lyrics that portray the fleeting nature of snow that melts away at once with a heartrending love story.
It was included on Hikaru GENJI’s 1993 album Space Yuuei, released by the idol group renowned for their acrobatic performances.
Opening with an intro of over two minutes that conjures up a fantastical winter landscape, the track unfolds into their expansive choral work.
It’s a ballad wrapped in a warm melody that gently embraces the cold, snowy season.
Listen closely to the lines that tell a love story coming to an end along with the end of winter.
sleepwalkingNaisho no piasu
It’s a song that weaves together wistfulness and fragility, like a story.
Released by Naisho no Pierce in October 2024, it captivates with a unique worldview that wanders along the border between dreams and reality.
The repeated phrase “しょうがない” (“it can’t be helped”) in the lyrics conveys complex emotions where resignation and attachment intersect.
Kafu’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the song’s dreamlike atmosphere.
It’s recommended for those struggling with the pains and conflicts of love, or for anyone who wants to face themselves in the stillness of the night.
At the thawHatsuboshi Gakuen
A moving work in which the elegant melodies of Japanese tradition and contemporary musicality are beautifully harmonized.
Released by Hatsuboshi Academy in February 2025, this piece takes “snowmelt,” a symbol of spring’s arrival, and the Hinamatsuri festival as its motifs to portray the unfulfilled love between the Emperor doll and the Empress doll.
It expresses the frustration of hearts that remain distant despite their physical closeness with a refreshing melody.
Recommended for those who want to savor the feeling of first love while sensing the coming of spring.
sunset cloudsSen Masao
A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of an autumn dusk is Masao Sen’s “Yuyakegumo” (Evening Clouds).
Sung from the perspective of a young person who has left their hometown and dreams of making it in the big city, the song is filled with a poignant charm that resonates with many.
Released in March 1976, it has long been cherished as one of Sen’s signature pieces.
Its lyrics, portraying the pull of one’s hometown and the struggle for success in the city, overlapped with the backdrop of Japan’s period of rapid economic growth and struck a chord with countless listeners.
It’s the perfect track for those reflective moments on an autumn evening.
Yure-koHaraguchi Sasuke
This is a Vocaloid track known for its experimental musical style.
Created by Sasuke Haraguchi and released in June 2024, it features an impressive sound that skillfully blends hard timbres with sampled audio.
Incorporating cut-up and collage-like techniques, it offers a unique sonic experience.
Its indescribable world-building instills a certain tension in the listener.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy surreal and unconventional tones.