[Karaoke] A roundup of popular Japanese songs that start with the letter “Ra”
Is everyone having fun at karaoke?
Whether you’re going wild with friends or practicing seriously on your own, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
That said, choosing songs can be a recurring dilemma at karaoke.
You might find time slipping away while you’re thinking, “What should I sing next.
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So in this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “ra” (ら)!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.
Use this as one way to find your next song to sing!
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[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (81–90)
RASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Datsuki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITO
This is a single brimming with hometown pride, created by four talented rappers from Okinawa.
Over a sound where the tones of the sanshin blend with hip-hop beats, Awich, Tsubaki, OZworld, and CHICO CARLITO powerfully express their daily lives and pride.
The track was included on the EP “098RADIO vol.
1 Hosted by Awich,” released in March 2023, its music video has surpassed 20 million views, and it was performed on Music Station in February 2024.
Their stance of carrying their homeland on their backs as they move toward the future will resonate with anyone who values their roots.
When you need courage to face adversity, listening to this song will surely give you a push forward.
LavenderMIMI feat. saewool
This work brings together MIMI, a Vocaloid producer known for a wide range of tracks, and saewool, a singer from South Korea, teaming up across borders.
It was released in June 2025.
The light, airy piano melodies and bouncy rhythm intertwine with saewool’s soft, soaring vocals, creating a soundscape that conjures images of a lavender field on its own.
It’s a song you’ll want to quietly listen to on a slightly sentimental night.
Las VegasB’z
A thrilling rock tune that gives you a powerful push, reminding you that life is a once-in-a-lifetime gamble! Breaking free from a dull routine, the protagonist makes up their mind—“the die is cast”—and dives into the future, sending adrenaline surging.
This track opens the March 2015 album EPIC DAY and also served as the theme song for the world’s fastest motorsport.
If you want to change something or take the first step, let this song give you courage—and take the leap.
LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA
Released in May 2025, this track features a cool, signature MISIA sound.
It’s a song I personally want to learn, too! With a brass band backing, it really pumps you up and makes your body move on its own! Everyone admires MISIA’s vocal ability, but the key point isn’t just that she belts powerfully—it’s that she resonates her whole body like an instrument when she sings.
This point is important for any vocal technique, but MISIA is famous for her incredibly wide range, right? Being able to do that connects directly to this resonance and breath control!
Love & JoyHatsuboshi Academy
A dazzling dance number that gives you the courage to take your next step.
It’s a track from First Star Academy in the idol training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released in June 2025.
The song ties into the key in-game scenario “STEP3,” dramatically portraying a certain character’s comeback and challenge.
Its energetic sound will surely give you a strong push forward as you strive toward your goals.
Love and peaceHirai Dai
This is a happy song by Dai Hirai that sings about the small miracles hidden in everyday life.
It carries a warm message: just having someone special by your side can turn each day into something special, filled with love and peace.
The track is the title song of an EP released in June 2025 as the tenth installment of a project that began in June 2024.
By the time you finish listening, gratitude and tenderness for your partner may overflow—and you might feel the urge to go see that special someone right away.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs That Start With “Ra” (91–100)
love10Hamaiku
A refreshing guitar sound makes this Hamaiku pop tune feel irresistibly uplifting! Crafted by the duo of Yaffle and Riho Furui, the track captures that tingling excitement of counting down to the moment a romance begins—just listening to it makes you happy.
Ryuichi Hamaie and Erika Ikuta themselves play guitar, too, and you can practically picture them reveling in the music.
It premiered on NHK’s “Venue101 EXTRA” in October 2024 and became a hot topic.
It would be so much fun to dance to with friends in light steps or perform it as a cultural festival act!