[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A collection of songs whose titles start with “Ho” (ほ)
When it comes to words that start with “ho,” things like “hoshi” (star), “hotaru” (firefly), and “howaito” (white) are easy ones to think of, right?
So, what songs are there with titles that start with “ho”?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “ho”!
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, including theme songs from hugely popular animated films, songs that drew attention for their costumes, and long-beloved classics.
Whether it’s a song you’ve listened to often or one you haven’t heard much before, take this opportunity to check them out!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ho'
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
- Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi.”
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Bo'
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “Ha”
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “He”
- Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!
- Songs whose titles start with “He.” Useful for shiritori or karaoke.
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Hi' (ひ)
- Songs with titles that start with “po”
- Songs with titles starting with 'Fu': a unique and wide-ranging world of 'Fu'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A Compilation of Songs Whose Titles Start with “Ho” (1–10)
Hotel NeutrinoNEW!THE YELLOW MONKEY
Reuniting in 2016, THE YELLOW MONKEY has continued to lead Japan’s rock scene.
This track is a milestone number released in January 2024, following vocalist Kazuya Yoshii’s throat treatment.
It was also chosen as the theme song for WOWOW’s drama “Tokyo Poverty Girls: I Thought Poverty Had Nothing to Do with Me.” The work’s concept is a unique worldview that likens the human body to a “hotel” and the soul to its guest.
Set to a lively ska-tinged sound, it portrays life’s final destination in the form of a “checkout.” Metaphors about the daily routines that pile up and collapse, and the scattered sadness and hope, seem to vividly reflect the band’s distinctive view of life and death.
It’s a rock tune that reveals a new side of the band—one that faces life’s emptiness while exuding a breezy, unflappable strength.
hotelNEW!Teresa Teng
It’s a masterpiece by the famed duo—lyricist Rei Nakanishi and composer Keisuke Hama—richly imbued with the essence of Showa-era kayōkyoku.
The song portrays a secret love that can only continue in limited, hidden places, and its helpless yearning really tugs at the heart.
Teresa Teng’s crystalline voice beautifully expresses the fleeting happiness within such a fragile relationship, as well as the sudden surges of anxiety and jealousy that well up.
The piece was originally recorded in competing versions by multiple singers; in 1985, Yutaka Shimazu’s version won the Wired Music Award at the 18th Japan Cable Radio Awards.
Teresa Teng’s rendition can be heard on classic albums such as “Love and Its Life.” It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a sentimental night, letting every note sink in.
Ho! Ho! Ho!NEW!Lyrics: Akira Ito / Music: Nobuyoshi Koshibe
A piece marked by cheerful chants that make you want to join in without thinking.
The swaying, rocking rhythm is so much fun, isn’t it? This song has become a beloved staple of NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” with a recorded vocal version by Kurumi Kobato in August 1999.
It was also included on the album released in December of the same year, “NHK ‘Okaasan to Issho: 40 Years, 300 Songs.
’” It’s a playful song that values the sound of the words more than their meaning.
Be sure to move your bodies together as a parent and child!
[Stars, Fireflies, etc.] A Collection of Songs Whose Titles Start with “Ho” (11–20)
Hotel SunsetNEW!Akari Uchida
Set in a hotel at dusk, this song feels like a scene from a movie, where the narrator happens to catch sight of a former lover.
It portrays the bittersweet feelings of a mature woman who, without speaking, watches from afar as he now seems happy with his family.
The vocalist is Akari Uchida, who has long been active, drawing on expressive skills honed in jazz cafés.
Released as a single in November 2017, the chanson-like, melancholic melody seems to give voice to the protagonist’s inner emotions.
The memory of a fiery love quietly returns with the beautiful glow of sunset, tightening the chest with longing.
Listen to it on a night when you want to cherish a past romance, keep it close to your heart, and gently indulge in nostalgia.
I’ve fallen for you.NEW!Ishihara Junko
Released in October 1988, Junko Ishihara’s debut is a fresh track that incorporates elements of kayōkyoku while presenting her as an idol of enka.
It beautifully fuses a pop-like melody with the sentiment of enka, featuring restrained kobushi ornamentation for an easy-to-sing vocal line.
The lyrics, depicting northern landscapes and a heartrending love, are distinctive as well, evoking a life-risking passion set against Tsugaru’s winter and the waves of the Sea of Japan.
Having come to Tokyo from Gifu and seized her chance while juggling newspaper deliveries and part-time jobs, her hard work lends the piece a palpable sense of conviction.
Hotel LipsNEW!Kome Kome Club
Kome Kome Club, known for their highly entertaining performances, rose to popularity with this moody slow number steeped in the scent of Showa-era pop, included on their April 1991 album “Kome Kome Club.” Set around a bittersweet night between a man and a woman in a hotel, the song uniquely weaves in a solo dramatization by vocalist Tatsuya Ishii—an unmistakable touch of their playful spirit.
The world it creates, like a short drama blending song and skit, is quintessential Kome Kome Club.
Beloved enough to earn a spot on their best-of album through fan voting, it often gains even more comedic flair in live performances.
It’s a track that goes beyond a sweet and wistful love song—perfect for an adult moment that appreciates humor.
Bark!Fūko
Fuko, who hails from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture and calls herself a “sparkling carbonated singer-songwriter,” delivers catchy J-pop through piano-and-vocal performances based in Hiroshima.
Since beginning her career in 2016, she has expanded her reach through locally rooted tie-ins, including theme songs for TV sports programs and anime.
Her multiple invitations since 2018 to sing the national anthem at official Hiroshima Toyo Carp games speak to her undeniable talent.
With deep love for her hometown and music that energizes listeners, Fuko is an artist you won’t want to take your eyes off.