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 starting with “Yu” (461–470)
A love letter written in the snowKikuchi Momoko
This is one of Momoko Kikuchi’s signature songs, created during her rise as a pure, girl-next-door idol, and set against the backdrop of a white Christmas Eve.
Through the image of entrusting hidden feelings to the falling snow, it conveys the purity, bittersweetness, and single-minded devotion of being in love.
Released in 1984 as Kikuchi’s third single, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a hit, selling around 350,000 copies.
Gently singing of the ache of wintertime love and the yearning for unattainable dreams, this song is recommended for quiet moments spent alone in the cold season or when you find yourself thinking of someone special.
Sound of SnowAoi Shota
“Yuki no Oto,” sung by Shouta Aoi—who is also active as a voice actor and stage actor—is a song that depicts a heartbroken man whose emotions are stirred by the fleeting nature of snow.
It’s a pop track with a beautiful blend of strings and synths, and his androgynous voice creates a richly immersive world.
Many listeners will relate to the growing pangs of ache and loneliness amid a wintry landscape blanketed with snow.
It’s a winter song that gives voice to precious feelings that can’t be forgotten, even after a lover has disappeared from right before your eyes.
Snow falls thick and deep.Fuji Ayako
Fujii Ayako’s single “Yuki Shinfuka,” released in 1998, is a celebrated song also known for marking lyricist Ishimoto Miyuki’s first collaboration with her in 11 years, since “Futarigawa,” an early-career track she released under the name Manami Murase, alongside the same-year release “Hakkōbana.” Its dramatic production—blending traditional Japanese instruments such as shamisen and shakuhachi with flowing strings to create a grand atmosphere—is striking, and Fujii’s dignified, commanding vocals make it one of her signature songs.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, though the song spans a wide vocal range and features frequent, busy pitch movements, which may feel challenging for beginners.
That said, the tempo is relaxed, and there are opportunities to breathe before the high notes and long tones, so take your time without rushing.
In the chorus, try singing with the feeling of unleashing pent-up emotion, delivering it powerfully!
Snow FlowerFuji Ayako
Here is “Yuki no Hana,” a collaboration between Ikuzo Yoshi and Ayako Fuji, two luminaries who support the enka world and share the common bond of being from the Tohoku region.
Released as a single in 2024, it marked the first time in nearly 28 years that a song composed by Ikuzo Yoshi was performed by Ayako Fuji.
The dramatic strings heighten the piece, and the quintessentially Yoshi-style, wistful melody pairs perfectly with Fuji’s rich, powerful vocals.
In terms of enka-specific technique, it’s not especially difficult; however, since triplets appear frequently, try to sing with an awareness of making the melody sound smooth.
Snow WastelandFuji Ayako
Fujii Ayako has several classic songs themed around snow, such as “Yuki Shimbin” and “Yuki no Hana,” and this “Yuki Koya” is one of them.
With lyrics of grand scale that depict the landscapes and seasons of Echigo, and a beautifully bittersweet melody by Keisuke Hama, Fujii delivers a commanding vocal performance.
The standout feature of this piece is the folk-song-style section incorporated midway through.
You can enjoy a vocal approach unique to Fujii, who comes from a folk background, but to be honest, it’s very difficult if you’re not used to that style of singing.
Since the overall melody is relatively easy to sing, it’s a good idea to listen to the original repeatedly and try to imitate the folk-style section as you practice.
Dream-foretelling birdFujii Kaori
Enka singer Kaori Fujii, from Nakano Ward in Tokyo.
From a young age, she admired Namie Amuro and SPEED, and starting in second grade she devoted herself to dance lessons and vocal training.
She later enrolled at Toho Gakuen High School (Specialized Training), which allows students to engage in show-business activities, and during high school she worked as a reader model for magazines such as egg.
After stints as an idol and a guide vocalist, she made a late-blooming debut as an enka singer in 2018.
Her appeal lies in performances that are a feast for the eyes as well: her shows mix kayōkyoku and dance, and together with her beautiful looks, they offer enjoyment for both the ears and the eyes.
Lured to Edentatsumi yūto
This is a signature song that represents Yuto Tatsumi’s “kayōkyoku” side, as he masterfully sings both enka and kayōkyoku.
It’s a classic that lets you fully enjoy a different facet of him from his enka singer persona—his sultry, sweet vocals.
Released in 2021, his fourth single, “Sasowarete Eden,” follows the pop-to-kayōkyoku direction of its predecessor, “Sentimental Heart,” and fully capitalizes on Tatsumi’s “prince” character.
The compatibility of kayōkyoku with Latin-flavored arrangements has been proven since the Showa era, and if you’re used to that style, you’ll likely find it very easy to sing.
Conversely, those unfamiliar with it might feel a bit puzzled by the rhythm of the melodic lines, but if you listen to the original over and over and learn it, it’s not that difficult—so definitely give it a try!