[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” (21–30)
Love MeKohjiya, Shurkn Pap, MUD
This track, born from a star-studded collaboration between Kohjiya, a leading figure of Gen Z, Shurkn Pap from Himeji, and MUD of KANDYTOWN, conjures up a refreshing summer scene.
Released in August 2025, it offers a pleasantly pop-leaning sound that retains the texture of the streets, while the trio’s distinct styles delicately portray the feeling of being in love.
Gentle, warm emotions for someone special are expressed through melodious vocals and a light, effortless flow, wrapping listeners in a tender mood.
Before its release, it was previewed at the festival “Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2025” in May 2025, where it drew significant attention.
It’s a perfect song to accompany late-night drives or chill moments with someone you care about.
Runnin’ OutLitty
Litty, a female rapper currently in the spotlight, was born in Boston and raised in Tokyo.
Beyond her eye-catching looks, her flow—delivered in an alluring, slightly languid tone that rides all kinds of beats—shows real skill.
Her track “Runnin’ Out,” released in September 2025, is the perfect number to soundtrack a chill party with friends.
While its vibe may feel a touch mature for some teens, the comfortable beat and melodic rap fit a laid-back mood perfectly, and the music video—featuring friends from her school days—radiates a fun atmosphere.
Definitely worth checking out!
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with 'Ra' (31–40)
ENDEZVOUS (feat. hard life)SIRUP
When you’re driving through the city at night feeling a little heartsick, you want songs that gently stay by your side.
This track, co-written by SIRUP and the UK band hard life, is a chill R&B tune released in May 2025.
Blending Japanese and English, it reflects on days gone by, weaving together the emptiness after a breakup with a faint hope of reunion.
Producer Taka Perry’s airy sound makes it feel as if you’re drifting through space.
Completed through a collaboration between Tokyo and London, the song carries a unique groove where different cultures melt together in a truly pleasant way.
The music video, which follows two people traveling while carrying the afterglow of heartbreak, deepens the emotional atmosphere even further.
Put it on during a solitary ride home when you want to get lost in thought, and it will tenderly match your sentimental mood.
LUCKYTOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO captivates listeners with emotionally rich, piano-centered sounds.
Her 11th major single, released in July 2025, is a euphoric pop tune that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.
Inspired by the original story she read, TOMOO channeled that sudden pang of bittersweet emotion that rises amid laughter into the song’s chorus melody.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday joys woven by people in the city, may remind us of the preciousness of ordinary days.
Also serving as the ending theme for the TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION,” the track features light, pleasant piano tones that set the mood for a chill, relaxing time.
last summertonun
It’s a track by tonun that exudes an emotional atmosphere, vividly conjuring scenes of summers past.
The comfortable sound hints at R&B and jazz, while airy synths create a chill mood—perfectly complemented by tonun’s sweet, smoky vocals.
Lyrically, it looks back on summer memories with someone special, capturing the bittersweet feeling of not even remembering whether their expression was a smile or in tears.
Released in August 2025, the song follows tonun’s notable spotlight as a next-generation artist in 2022.
It’s perfect for relaxing at home or sinking into that end-of-summer melancholy.
Give it a listen.
Love Like ThisFujii Kaze
A sound that feels both nostalgic and new seems to gently lift the heart.
It’s a track released in August 2025 by Kaze Fujii, a singer-songwriter from Okayama Prefecture, included on his album “Prema,” his first since the acclaimed 2022 release “Love All Serve All.” Fujii speaks of “pretending to know” the answer to the question “What is the purest form of love?”, and his introspective perspective quietly stays close to the listener’s heart.
The refined arrangement—suggestive of an homage to ’80s pop—is superb, making it perfect for sinking into a chill mood.
If you listen on a night when you’re tired from work, it may help you forget the bustle of everyday life.
It’s a mellow number that sings of universal love.
LOVE SONGJustin Bieber
This is a work by Justin Bieber with a smooth, comfortable R&B sound.
The song, which expresses his deep love for his wife, Hailey, is crafted as a highly accessible ballad grounded in pop and R&B.
With poetic imagery that conveys gratitude—such as the idea that time spent with a loved one becomes magically beautiful—the lyrics reveal a distinctly mature and personal side of him.
The track is included on the album “Swag II,” released in September 2025.
Notably, this came just 56 days after the release of his album “Swag,” reflecting his remarkable creative drive at the time.
Why not let yourself sink into its soothing melody on a leisurely weekend afternoon or as a calm soundtrack to a quiet night?