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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Songs with titles that start with “Yu” (411–420)
You Are HereFuke Tetsu
Tetsu Tomie’s latest hit, “You Are Here,” hits you right in the chest with a beat that pulses to the rhythm of the dance floor.
Having launched his music career in 1989 and still thriving on the global stage, his sound is a driving force in Japan’s dance music scene.
This track, too, lets you fully experience that sense of unity in the club.
It blends a rhythm that makes you want to move no matter the moment, an addictive melody, and sound packed with his sensibility.
Music is meant to be heard, but this is a track that’s a visual treat as well!
Fragments of a DreamOgawa Takeru
A song with a refreshing melody reminiscent of the 1980s and a warm, heartfelt vocal that sinks deep into the soul.
Woven by Takeru Ogawa as the culmination of over ten years of his career, this piece offers comfort to those reaching the midpoint of life.
Released in August 2024, it gently speaks to the importance of overcoming setbacks and failures while holding on to hope.
As a modern enka/pop fusion with pop sensibilities, it’s likely to appeal to a wide range of ages.
It’s perfect for night drives or quiet moments alone—sure to warm your heart and give you courage for tomorrow.
snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko
Yukitsubaki is one of Sachiko Kobayashi’s signature songs and holds great significance in her career as it was her first single after becoming independent from her agency.
The lyrics were written by the master Tetsurō Hoshino—his first single with her since “Mō Ichido Dake”—at Kobayashi’s own request, and she delivers a stirring performance of a grand, classic enka.
It’s also extremely popular for karaoke, so many enka fans are likely to belt it out at karaoke.
As mentioned, it’s a quintessential enka number, so techniques like kobushi (melodic turns) and vibrato appear, but the overall range is average, with no standout high notes or extended long tones.
Therefore, anyone who has a grasp of enka fundamentals should be able to sing it without difficulty.
A finger is a snake.Ozawa Kazuto
The body-play song written, composed, and choreographed by Kazuto Ozawa is a big hit with children.
Kids mimic a snake’s movements using their fingers, arms, and legs, so they can express themselves with their whole bodies.
There’s no single correct way to do it, which is great for sparking creativity.
It’s included on the album “Animals Gathered! ~ A Musical Concert in the Mysterious Forest,” released in January 2022.
Created with practical use in early childhood settings in mind, it has earned high praise from preschool teachers and parents alike.
You can also check the choreography and how to play on YouTube, so why not enjoy it together as a parent and child?
Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko
Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song “Yasashii Ame” (“Gentle Rain”).
Released in 1994, it gained popularity for its sentimental lyrics and sweet melody.
It’s crafted like a quintessential 1990s ballad, kept at a slow tempo throughout.
While the vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, the high notes appear only briefly, so even those who struggle with higher registers can sing it comfortably.
There aren’t many long sustained notes either, which is nice because it still sounds polished even if you can’t do vibrato.
Snow Dance BridgeYamakawa Yutaka
Among enka singers, Yutaka Yamakawa is especially known for the strong influence of Showa-era kayokyoku in his music.
He is noted for having many songs in the mood kayokyoku style, and Yukimaibashi is a track where you can fully savor that mood-kayokyoku flavor.
This song does not feature kobushi, a hallmark of enka, and instead maintains a gently flowing vocal line with little dramatic rise or fall throughout.
The vocal range is narrow and there are no powerful long tones, so as long as you can manage vibrato and dynamic shading, almost anyone could sing it at a semi-professional level.
sunsetYamamoto Jōji
Released in 1988 as a single by Joji Yamamoto, “Yuuhi” is a masterpiece featuring poignantly melancholic lyrics by Toyohisa Araki that contrast the unchanging dynamics between men and women with the image of a setting sun.
Yamamoto’s careful, heartfelt delivery is deeply moving, and the song is popular at karaoke, so many people have likely heard it.
With an atmosphere between enka and kayōkyoku and only modest use of enka techniques like kobushi, it’s approachable even for beginners to enka.
The melody sits generally low, which helps those who struggle with high notes, but the overall range is somewhat wide—especially in the chorus, where it’s easy to go off pitch—so keep that in mind as you practice.