[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' (41–50)
Love is youEikichi Yazawa
This is a grand yet gentle ballad sung by Eikichi Yazawa, who has long been at the forefront of Japan’s rock scene.
Released in October 1997, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Great Adventure in the Wind-Up City.” Set against an urban backdrop, it portrays a deep love that embraces everything—tears and smiles alike—perfectly matching the moving story’s worldview.
Yazawa’s powerful yet warm voice resonates with lyrics that convey wavering feelings and tenderness.
The sweet, bittersweet melody—so unexpected from an artist known for rock—reminds us of the purity and preciousness of simply caring for someone dear.
Give it a listen when you truly cherish someone from the bottom of your heart.
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (51–60)
LALALA feat. Wakadanna (Shonan no Kaze)Miliyah Kato
This is one of Miliyah Kato’s signature songs, a moving collaboration between two artists active in the J-pop scene.
Featuring Wakadanna from Shonan no Kaze and arranged by MINMI, it’s a luxurious team-up.
Over a warm, embracing sound, the song expresses deep affection for an irreplaceable presence.
In fact, the lyrics were written for her beloved dog.
That personal love gently illuminates listeners’ own feelings for someone precious in their hearts.
Released in October 2007, it became a milestone as her first entry into the Oricon Weekly Top 10.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album “TOKYO STAR.” A gentle, heartwarming track that stays close to you when you’re thinking of someone dear.
Last LoveMiliyah Kato
The work she created is a breakup song that perfectly fits the phrase “a heartbreakingly sad love ballad.” Through lyrics she wrote herself, it portrays with striking realism the aimless sense of loss and the lingering attachment that won’t fade after losing the one you love.
The grand, beautiful strings only seem to accentuate the loneliness at heart, and the clear, translucent vocals resonate as if asking a question—so achingly bittersweet.
Released in June 2010 as her 18th single, the track was later included on her acclaimed album HEAVEN, which became her first to top the charts.
When you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, this song gently stays by your side in your helplessness.
Love letterMasatoshi Hamada
This piece features lyrics penned by broadcast writer Kosei Takasu, set to music by his close friend Tamio Okuda.
Released in November 2012 as a bonus with the magazine SWITCH, it appeared as a solo track by Masatoshi Hamada.
It’s a memorable number whose lyrics depict dreams and friendship, evoking images of Downtown in their younger days.
The work conjures vivid, realistic scenes—the smell of the curtain, the sounds backstage—and anyone who’s ever thrown themselves headlong toward a goal will likely see themselves in it.
It’s a pop-rock song whose story recalls nights spent talking about dreams with old friends, touching the heart with a warmth tinged with a gentle poignancy.
lapis lazuliEir Aoi
Its grand, passionate sound pierces the heart.
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan and is sung by Eir Aoi.
It was released in April 2015 as her 10th single.
The harmony between Eir Aoi’s soaring, powerful vocals and the worldview that depicts a strong will to defy fate and carve out the future is wonderful.
It feels as if it ignites the passion sleeping deep within one’s heart.
I recommend listening to it on the night you’ve made a resolution, while gazing up at the stars.
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This is the song chosen as the theme for the feature-length anime “Hyaku-emu,” and it’s a quintessentially Hige-dan style challenge.
The rhythm is relatively steady, but there are lots of words, making the breathing difficult, and the range is extremely wide.
In the C section and the chorus, many people will probably think, “It goes up here?!” Once you start singing there’s almost no downtime, with melodies coming one after another, so you’ll need serious resolve (lol).
First, make sure you thoroughly memorize the lyrics and melody! The A section seems like it can be sung fairly gently, but from the B section you’ll have trouble unless you plan your breaths.
Don’t sing everything at 100%; sing with the image of releasing your voice bit by bit, then let it all out on the high notes for good balance! Be sure not to miss even the briefest moments where you can catch a breath.
Light InfectionPrague
A rock number whose sharp, edgy guitar sound draws you into a tense, immersive world.
It’s a track by the three-piece band Prague, released as their second single in December 2009, and used as the opening theme for season 8 of the anime Gintama.
The lyrics are said to be based on emotions born from the members’ real-life experiences, and that earnestness hits hard.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear in those moments when your pent-up feelings are about to spill over.