[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” (181–190)
Next week, to the sea.Kashiwagi Kareki
An emotional rock piece whose translucent vocals and bittersweet lyrics resonate deeply.
Released by Kareki Kashiwagi in February 2025, it delicately captures the subtleties of the heart as it discovers the meaning of life and the faint memories of youth.
With its warm melody and breezy, refreshing tone, it gently wraps the listener in comfort.
It’s a song that gives a gentle push to those trying to overcome difficult times.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with 'Ra' (191–200)
RALLYReiji Okii
A masterpiece from the late ’90s that captures the push-and-pull of romance with deft melodies and a breezy pop flair.
The lyrics liken a man–woman psychological battle to a tennis rally, vividly portraying clever mind games that keep the other person off balance, all polished by a driving, exhilarating sound.
Released in August 1999 and written and composed by Reiji Okii from Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the track is also included on the album “That’s Entertainment.” Its wry humor embedded in the lyrics pairs perfectly with Asako Toki’s crystalline vocals, making it a recommended song for anyone wanting to savor the bittersweet taste of love.
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding
An electro-pop power ballad distinguished by grand synthesizers and powerful drums.
Sung by Ellie Goulding as the theme song for the film Fifty Shades of Grey, this piece expresses unconditional love and devoted feelings toward a partner.
Its airy vocals portray the uncontrollable emotions of falling in love and the pure desire for closeness with the other person.
Released in January 2015, it spent four consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the UK Singles Chart.
It was later included on the album Delirium and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.
It’s a recommended choice for those who want to convey deep love to someone special, or as background music for a marriage proposal.
La CampanellaFranz Liszt
The delicate melody, modeled after the sound of bells, is striking, with beautiful leaps and ornaments in the high register resonating throughout.
The piano piece, revised in 1851, is characterized by passionate expressiveness that embodies the essence of Romantic music and by virtuosic performance demands.
Inspired by Niccolò Paganini’s playing in 1831, Franz Liszt arranged the theme of a violin concerto for piano.
Frequently used as background music in films and television shows, it has captivated many listeners.
This work is recommended for those who want to study in a quiet environment with focus.
Its bell-like, transparent timbre will calm the mind while maintaining a moderate sense of tension.
lapse.. exhale your breathadomiori
It’s a piece that makes you exhale with the beat and want to take a deep breath in.
Released by adomiori in February 2025, this track conjures a dreamlike world through Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals and delicate electronic textures.
The sense of loneliness drifting within its digital sheen, along with the will to keep moving forward while carrying one’s feelings, gently resonates with the listener.
Included on the EP “departure EP (feat.
Hatsune Miku),” this song’s tender melody will envelop your heart when you want even a momentary release from daily pressures, or when you need a quiet time to face yourself.
RendezvousNissy (Takahiro Nishijima)
A gem of a love song that portrays the aching feelings of lovers nestled together on a quiet night.
Nissy’s sweet, whisper-like vocals and lush tone vividly set the nighttime mood.
It’s a superb medium-tempo number that expresses the desire to cherish their special time alone and the wish for that moment to last forever, all wrapped in a mellow sound.
Released in July 2023, the track is also included on the album HOCUS POCUS 4, and together with the visual beauty of the performance, it has captivated many hearts.
It’s an exceptional song brimming with a mature atmosphere.
Lion HeartSMAP
A gem of a love song by SMAP that passionately sings of destined love.
The lyrics express a man’s deep affection for the woman he loves and his unwavering resolve to risk his life to protect her, portraying a love that is both powerful and gentle.
From sharing everyday emotions with his partner to envisioning a future family, the words carry a determined vow of eternal love.
Released in August 2000, the song gained attention as the theme for the drama “Food Fight,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.
It remains a staple at weddings and is recommended for couples who wish to pledge everlasting love, as well as for those who want to share the joy of having met their soulmate.