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 '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 starting with 'Yu' (1–10)
Snow CountryNEW!Yoshi Ikuzo
This is a classic ballad written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi himself, released on February 25, 1986.
It vividly portrays a snow-laden scene and a poignant woman’s heart, becoming a huge hit that even reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
I think many of you have heard the chorus.
The A section is relatively calm, so you can sing it without forcing your voice, but the song’s structure goes straight into the chorus without a B section; the chorus suddenly soars and includes high notes.
If you raise the intensity phrase by phrase, the excitement will build and your voice will come out more.
If you sustain the long notes firmly, it should feel great to sing.
Dream AirportNEW!Kawai Seiko
Seiko Kawai, an enka singer whose breezy, gentle voice is like a soft spring wind.
This track is the single she released in April 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of her debut.
Set in a city airport, it portrays the parting of a long-distance couple and a prayer for their reunion.
The combination of her clear, falsetto-infused vocals and a subtly repetitive rhythm lends an elegant touch to the sorrow of farewell.
Why not listen while thinking of someone dear who’s far away?
Dream PlayNEW!Umezawa Fumio
At first, Mr.
Tomio Umezawa said he didn’t want to sing, but thanks to this song’s massive hit, he also succeeded as a singer.
It’s a classic that depicts the push-and-pull of romance from a sultry male perspective, and it made Umezawa nationally famous as the “Tamasaburō of the downtown.” The song itself runs a quick 3 minutes and 40 seconds, so it might be just right for karaoke.
With an overall range of A2 to D4, it feels calm and singable without straining.
Sing it in a relaxed state.
youNEW!Kōda Kumi
It earned her first-ever No.
1 on the Oricon chart, and its lyrics about a bittersweet winter romance and its lyrical melody resonated with many, making it one of the defining winter songs of the 2000s.
It’s a ballad with a range that isn’t extremely wide and can be sung calmly, so it’s one of the easier songs to aim for a karaoke score of 90 or above.
Since Kumi Koda’s hallmark is her low register, it may suit those who can produce stable low notes.
However, if you sing the chorus too evenly, it will lack dynamics and feel flat, so try emphasizing the opening phrases and slightly varying your volume with each melodic line.
Don’t forget that the phrasing at the very end of the last chorus changes a bit!
usNEW!milet
A single with a rich, weighty harmony that brilliantly colors the thrilling start of a romance.
Written specifically as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Gisou Furin” (Fake Affair), this work by singer-songwriter milet became a major talking point.
The multilayered vocals that envelop the exhilaration of love draw listeners in powerfully.
Widely known as the title track of the acclaimed 2019 August release “us,” this song is a pop collaboration with diverse creators, anchored by her words and melodies.
Highly recommended for those who want to set it as their Instagram profile music to further enhance their own captivating aesthetic!
ethereal and bewitchingNEW!Haraguchi Sasuke
A single track that overwhelms with a Japanese-style, fantastical worldview.
This work was released in March 2026 as the first installment of GALLERIA’s creative project, “GALLERIA CROSSING.” Starting from an original illustration by Fujichoko, it was created collaboratively by Sasuke Haraguchi and video artist Mou Ishida.
Blending electronic music with traditional Japanese sensibilities, it constructs a unique and beautiful soundscape—a comprehensive, media-mix expression in which visual beauty and music are perfectly synchronized.
Evening Calm, A Certain Someone, Bewitched by FlowersNEW!Yorushika
Among Yorushika’s songs, this piece stands out for its exhilarating piano-rock sound.
It’s included on the August 2019 album “Elma,” continuing the story from the previous work, “That’s Why I Gave Up on Music.” The atmosphere just before summer, the scenes of fireworks, and memories of someone who can no longer be reclaimed are vividly depicted through suis’s clear, translucent vocals.
The self-referential lines convey an obsession with creation that really stirs the heart.
Paired with visuals of fireworks coloring the summer night sky, setting this somewhat wistful yet forward-driving track as your Instagram BGM will make your memorable scenes shine even more emotionally.