Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “N”
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- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “No”
Songs with titles starting with 'Na'. A hint for shiritori! (91–100)
Somewhere in the summerWANIMA
A sky so blue it pierces through, and the heady scent of lush greenery.
Energizing Japan’s summer with just that vibe is a classic by WANIMA, the rock band from Kumamoto.
Riding on their signature, fast-paced sound, the song delivers a straightforward message that hits home: blow away past sorrows and future doubts, and live out your best summer as yourself.
Included on the single “Summer Trap!!” released in July 2019, it’s also well-known as the theme song for the Mitsuya Cider commercial featuring Suzu Hirose.
It’s a refreshingly fizzy track perfect not only as background music to hype up kids’ summer vacations, but also to give a push to anyone taking on a challenge.
Summer Love SensationMacaroni Enpitsu
Set to a breezy, upbeat pop-rock sound, this Macaroni Enpitsu number paints a picture of summer romance.
You can almost see the scenes brimming with youthful sparkle and bittersweet emotion—like the fireworks we watched together while you wore a yukata.
Released in August 2017 as the band’s first single, the song was also included on their first full-length album, CHOSYOKU.
It served as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s music program MelodiX!, so many people may have heard it at the time.
With its catchy, easy-to-sing melody, it’s a great choice even for those who don’t usually sing, and it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session where everyone wants to soak up the summer vibe.
Songs with titles starting with “Na.” Hints for shiritori! (101–110)
Naniwa SpiritFuyumi Sakamoto
It’s a powerful song that makes you want to call it the spirit of Osaka.
It’s Fuyumi Sakamoto’s first cheer song themed around Osaka, released in March 2025.
Selected as a recommended track by TBS Radio, the piece also drew attention for reuniting her with composer Chiaki Oka after roughly nine years.
The lyrics’ worldview—emphasizing the importance of moving forward without succumbing to adversity and portraying people who grow through perseverance—really hits home.
Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to lift your listeners’ spirits.
Summer Mountain Songfolk song
When it comes to folk songs that evoke the cool mountain air of an early summer morning, this song long sung in Miyagi Prefecture surely comes to mind.
In the stillness before dawn, its simple yet powerful melody seems to convey both the resolve of those heading out to work in the mountains and the drowsiness that still lingers.
The timbre of the shakuhachi feels as if it carries the misty mountain landscape with it.
Originally a work song from Yamagata, it was arranged during the Showa era by the renowned folk shakuhachi virtuoso Momoji Goto and spread widely through record releases.
It has been passed down by many singers and continues to be cherished today, including its inclusion on the May 2018 album “Mountain Folk Songs.” Perhaps it brings to mind, for some, memories of youthful days of hard work or scenes from their hometown.
Strait of TearsKumiko Ishigami
Kumiko Ishigami continues to captivate audiences with the vocal prowess she honed through folk songs.
Her 1986 debut single, “Tsugaru no Joppari,” is a well-known classic that swept the newcomer awards that year.
Her clear, expansive voice, released in a mellow tone, vividly evokes the snowy landscapes of Tsugaru and boldly sings of the inner strength of the people who live there, enveloping listeners in a sense of realism as if the harsh northern winds were pricking their skin.
Her brilliant work as part of the NHK trio “Hatsuratsu San’nin Musume,” formed with Fuyumi Sakamoto and Aya Shimazu, is also fresh in our memories.
Having overcome a hiatus, she has in recent years demonstrated her talent as a dyer, and that way of life seems to lend even greater depth to her singing.
Summer-patterned catOfficial HIGE DANDism
This is a song that conjures up the cool air of an early summer morning and a somehow nostalgic landscape.
It delicately portrays the protagonist—setting out for the sea with their beloved cat—caught between the anticipation of summer’s beginning and the bittersweet feeling for the season slipping away.
The track is a re-recorded version of a song from the band’s amateur days, included on the HELLO EP released in August 2020.
It’s the only song on the EP without a tie-in, which wonderfully reflects their commitment to honoring the roots of their music.
It’s a piece that gently stays with you when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.
Mahoro in SummerHarukamirai
With the cheers echoing across the field and those single-minded figures, you can’t help but relive your own youth—this is a song by Harukamirai.
It’s a track from their July 2020 album, THE BAND STAR.
Vocalist Manabu Hashimoto is said to have drawn inspiration from scenes at Koshien, and the lyrics sing of looking back on the past while carrying that burning passion forward into the future.
It’s the perfect summer anthem to cheer you on, with a driving sound that powerfully pushes anyone giving their all in sports or studies.