Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that begin with 'I'.
I’m going to introduce songs with titles that start with “i” (the Japanese syllable pronounced ee)!
When you think of “i,” words like ichigo (strawberry), iruka (dolphin), and iro (color) come to mind, so it’s not a particularly tricky letter even in shiritori, right?
But what about when it comes to song titles?
Actually, there are plenty of songs whose titles start with “i”!
In this article, I’ve gathered a variety of Japanese songs—both old and new—whose titles begin with “i.”
You might even find some you listen to regularly.
Feel free to use this as a reference when playing song-title shiritori and the like!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “I.”
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
- Songs with titles starting with “E” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ki”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]
- Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Collection of song titles that start with 'Ni'
Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces that start with 'I' (151–160)
Yasaka LIT feat. CHICO CARLITOOZworld
“Let’s celebrate the future with a feast, not a fight!” This is a positive toast anthem by Okinawa-born rapper OZworld, featuring fellow Okinawan CHICO CARLITO.
True to its title—which fuses a traditional Japanese phrase wishing for prosperity with an Okinawan dialect expression for “cheers”—the song carries a powerful message that shines a light of hope in chaotic times.
Released in May 2025, it was created to commemorate their first Nippon Budokan concert scheduled for October of the same year.
Gather with your closest friends, talk about the future ahead, and this track is guaranteed to lift the mood at any celebration!
Fate-bound by lifeHiroko Matsumae
In this milestone year marking her 55th debut anniversary, Hiroko Masomae delivers a heartwarming enka song about a married couple.
It portrays a deep, gentle love as two people vow to walk the long road of life together, never letting go of each other’s hand.
The track will be released in June 2025 as a double A-side single, “Yagoshi Misaki / Inochi Michizure.” The composition is by her mentor, Saburo Kitajima, under his pen name Joji Hara.
Masomae’s increasingly seasoned vocals seem to softly kindle hope for tomorrow in listeners’ hearts.
It’s a song that inspires you to express gratitude to the partner who has been by your side for so many years.
INCREDIBLEDENIMS
DENIMS is a four-piece band from Osaka that lays down feel-good sounds! Their music is rooted in funk and blues, yet it’s characterized by a delightful mash-up that pulls in hip-hop and city pop as well.
Since releasing their first nationally distributed mini-album “Daily use” in 2015, they’ve been on a remarkable roll.
In 2020, their track “I’m” was chosen for FM802’s heavy rotation, and in 2019 they provided a song for Coming Century—proof of their solid credentials.
They’ve even drawn 800 people to their own festival, ODD SAFARI.
Their sound somehow feels loose and earthy yet stylish, and it might be perfect if you’re looking for music that gently fits into your everyday life.
Strawberry-Colored Summer Fireworks Special Arrange Ver. 2024Strawberry Prince
For fans, it’s irresistible to hear a beloved summer hit from 2018 rearranged by member Root himself and refreshed with a new feel.
This new version evolves from the original’s innocent romance into a more mature story that affirms the history they’ve walked together.
The lyrical deepening seems to symbolize Strawberry Prince’s own journey, marked by growth such as their first appearance on the 2023 Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The wistful sound colored by piano and strings perfectly matches the sentimental mood at summer’s end.
It’s also lovely to compare it with the original and reflect on their trajectory.
IlluminationB’z
A heartwarming cheer song by B’z themed around the light of hope that shines on the journey of life.
The lyrics, which sing of a gentle light kindled by someone for someone else, like a blessing filled with love, softly illuminate the listener’s heart.
The message that if you embrace your disappointment as it is and keep moving forward, the best moments will continue, is sure to give you a nudge.
Released in October 2024, the song was also chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Omusubi.” If you’re standing at a crossroads in life, listening to this piece will surely lift your spirits.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyChihiro Onitsuka
Chihiro Onitsuka is an artist who has built her own unique world with a soul-stirring voice.
Debuting in 2000, her song Gekkou, which became a massive hit as the theme for the TV drama TRICK, sold over 560,000 copies.
Her ability to captivate listeners with just piano and vocals is a truly unparalleled charm.
Her acclaimed album Insomnia became a million seller, and in December 2001 she won the Japan Record Awards’ Lyrics Award for Mezame.
If you want to immerse yourself in lyrics and vocals that cut deep into the heart, be sure to step into her world.
Songs whose titles start with 'I'. Masterpieces beginning with 'I' (161–170)
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
It’s a B’z masterpiece that could be called a towering pillar among winter ballads.
Included on the December 1992 mini-album “FRIENDS,” this track has enjoyed immense popularity despite never being released as a single.
It poignantly contrasts memories of a joyful Christmas with a lover and the loneliness of being by oneself now.
A song that quietly stays close to those carrying memories of a lost love.
On long winter nights spent with feelings of loneliness, wistfulness, or regret, why not listen to it alone?