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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Songs with titles that start with “Yo”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
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- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'U'
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “zu” (rare!)
Songs with titles that start with “Yu” (411–420)
leeway / room to spare / breathing room (context-dependent; can mean spare time, mental space, or financial margin)Yoshizawa Kayoko
A beautiful song that portrays the end of youth, with a translucent singing voice and delicate lyrics that resonate deeply.
It’s a work by Saitama-born singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa, included on her EP Rokka, released in March 2024.
Characterized by a pop melody and nostalgic lyrics, it was created as a graduation song.
Based on Yoshizawa’s own school days, the lyrics find value and beauty in passing time while singing of hope for the future.
Recommended for those who want to rekindle memories of their youth.
snowyoshida takurou
In this season when the winter cold seeps into your bones, why not wrap yourself in Takuro Yoshida’s warm singing voice? Set on a quiet, snowy night, this work delicately portrays feelings for times gone by.
With a bossa nova rhythm woven into its arrangement, it evokes both nostalgia and freshness.
Included on his debut album “Seishun no Uta” (Poems of Youth), released in November 1970, it brought a fresh breeze to the folk scene.
Its gentle lyrics, which tenderly accompany older listeners, stir a profound emotion that resonates in the heart.
On a winter night, why not listen quietly in a warm room and paint the landscapes of your memories in your mind?
snowshouka
It’s a famous song that beautifully depicts the quietly falling, steadily accumulating snow.
It was included in the 1911 “Jinjō Shōgaku Shōka” (Elementary School Songs) and was selected for the “100 Best Japanese Songs” in 2007.
If you sing it together with seniors, it might bring back nostalgic memories of winter.
In fact, many people seem to mix up the lyrics of the first and second verses, so why not check the correct lyrics and hum along while picturing a winter landscape?
Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsshouka
Among Japanese shoka (traditional school songs), “Yukiyama Sanka” (Hymn to Snowy Mountains) is counted as one of the most beloved.
Set to the melody of an American folk tune, the song became a huge hit when the Dark Ducks released their recording in 1959.
The lyrics, which praise mountains and nature, are based on the experiences of the lyricist Eizaburo Nishibori, celebrating both the ruggedness and the beauty of mountain life.
It is especially popular among mountaineers and nature enthusiasts.
In its birthplace, Tsumagoi Village, it is familiar as a time signal and as a “melody road,” and it has also been used in tourist information and as a chime on trains.
It’s also recommended to hum this tune while enjoying the grandeur of winter landscapes.
snowflakeKitamura Eri
Be sure to check out the ballad “Sekka,” which captures the spirit of wabi-sabi.
This song was released by Eri Kitamura—known as a voice actor and singer—as the second opening theme for the anime C³ (C Cube).
The word “sekka” in the title is a winter seasonal term that refers to snow crystals or snowflakes drifting like petals.
In the song, the fleeting nature of sekka is used as a metaphor for feelings that never reach their destination and fade away.
The beautiful Japanese expressions make it a piece that feels purifying to listen to.
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.
Snow Country: Komako, Her LoveSakamoto Fuyumi
Fuyumi Sakamoto is known as an enka singer with a wide range of expressions, and her gentle, velvety vocals in particular are highly acclaimed.
Among her songs, the piece that stands out as a popular, tender ballad-enka is “Yukiguni ~Komako Sono Ai~.” The phrasing is clearly defined, but there are relatively few ornate kobushi (melismatic ornamentations), so the overall difficulty is on the lower side.
Some people may find the sustained long note at the end of the chorus a bit high, so if you’re not confident in your vocal range, I recommend lowering the key by one semitone.
