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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Song titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori! (161–170)
Drowning in summerBocchi
What Bocchi, surging through the scene with a youthfully vibrant sound, has delivered is a track that contemplates the passing summer.
The song evokes a bittersweet yet beautiful landscape, like a summer twilight.
Its emotional guitar lines and vocals that seem to speak directly to the heart gently—yet powerfully—stir the listener’s feelings.
While it accompanies the sentimental mood of summer’s end, it also wraps you in a curious sense of uplift that gives quiet courage to step into tomorrow.
The track is the title song of their first EP, “Drowning in Summer,” released in June 2023, and its music video, with over 650,000 views on YouTube, garnered major attention.
It’s the kind of song that will make your heart swell when you want to sink into a slightly nostalgic mood on a late-summer drive, or when you’re alone at night, quietly reflecting on memories.
King of SummerKinKi Kids
From the opening chant, this cheerful KinKi Kids number whisks you straight into summer mode.
It bursts with energetic charm that blows your worries away as brightly as the sun.
Grounded in Latin pop, the horn section and steel pans carry a tropical breeze and create an irresistible groove.
Released in June 2000, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the drama “Summer Snow,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto.
It drew fresh attention again in 2023 as a McDonald’s commercial song.
It’s truly a track that cranks up that “I want to revel in summer!” feeling to the max.
Summer has come.≠ME
Isn’t this the one ≠ME track whose sound seems to symbolize a Japanese summer, perfectly suited to dazzling sunshine and blue skies? Showcasing producer Rino Sashihara’s deft touch, the song beautifully captures the flutter of summer crushes, the bittersweetness of youth, and a soaring sense of excitement.
The smiles from center Nanaka Tomita and the others at Cape Ashizuri are truly captivating! The phrase “Natsu ga natsu ga natsu ga kita kara” is incredibly catchy, too.
Released in August 2024 as their ninth single, it was first unveiled as a surprise at the Yokohama Arena tour finale in July of the same year, sending fans into a frenzy.
Ideal for summer drives, lively times with friends, or those sentimental twilight moments, this track sets the perfect mood.
It’s a must-have burst of summer energy that’s sure to lift anyone’s spirits!
summer coldLeila
Layla is a rock band known for their uplifting lyrics.
They excel at an orthodox J-pop-style rock sound developed around the 2010s, and they’ve been drawing attention in the Japanese rock scene.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Summer Cold.” It’s a refreshing track that evokes the feel of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, with the arrangement centered in the low to low-mid frequency range throughout.
Although it’s a powerful song, the vocal range is quite narrow, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Summer-Colored Unrequited LoveMomoko Kikuchi
Let me introduce a song by Momoko Kikuchi that evokes sweet-and-sour memories of summer.
The whispers in French add a distinctive accent, and the melody is refreshing yet tinged with a certain wistfulness that lingers in your heart.
You can almost picture the bittersweet scenes of unrequited love: a faint crush blossoming under the dazzling summer sun, the flutter of the heart on a dappled hillside path, and the hesitations beneath a sunset sky.
Tetsuji Hayashi’s sophisticated production also carries the stylish aura of city pop from that era.
Released as a single in May 1986, the song topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also beloved as the theme song for the TBS drama “Sasurai” and as a Hitachi video commercial track.
Put it on during a summer drive or at twilight when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood, and it just might whisk you back to those summers of long ago.
Nagoya YearningMiho Matsubara
Set against the streets of Nagoya, this work depicts a graceful, pure love between a man and a woman.
Beautifully performed by Miho Matsubara, it was released as a single in March 2025.
The music video, featuring a sibling co-appearance with her younger brother, Tanishi Matsubara, also drew attention.
With lyrics by Issei Mine and composition by Kiyotaka Takeuchi—both highly accomplished creators—the piece weaves a gem-like melody infused with the emotions of both protagonists.
It is recommended for those seeking a heartwarming kayōkyoku whose tender feelings for a loved one resonate deeply.
Sing when summer comesLittle Grle Monster
This is a message-driven song that fuses the words of poet Tahi Saihate with a melody by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.
Its poetic lyrics, which question the small happinesses found in everyday life and the meaning of living, resonate alongside Little Glee Monster’s crystal-clear harmonies.
Released in November 2018 as their 13th single, it was used for the dolphin performance at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa’s event “Hanabi Aquarium BY NAKED.” Imbued with a strong message—“We have to survive today”—this track is perfect for those who feel lost in life or who wish to walk their own path.