Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.
Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!
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Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup you can use for shiritori and karaoke (91–100)
Love Song of SadoTakashi Hosokawa
This is a signature song by Takashi Hosokawa, renowned for his overwhelming vocal power honed through folk music.
Released in December 1991 as his 39th single, it won the Oricon Long Seller Award and was performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen the following year.
The song is set on Sado Island, expressing a deepening longing for a lover across the sea, sung with rich emotion.
Though so close, they remain out of reach—an aching frustration.
You can almost see the protagonist projecting their helpless feelings of love onto the waves crashing against the rugged shore and the birds flying across the sky.
Hosokawa’s own lyricism, brimming with poetic sensibility, blends beautifully with the folk-inspired phrasing inherited from his mentor, moving listeners to the core.
It’s a song that draws you into its bittersweet world—perfect for moments of travel-inspired reverie or nights when you’re thinking of someone far away.
Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48
One song by AKB48 whose choral harmonies—layered voices of the members—resonate deeply in the gentle light of spring.
In this piece, cherry blossom petals are likened to a “bookmark” that slips between the pages of life’s precious moments, capturing both the sorrow of parting and the hope of stepping into the future.
The lyrics, presented not as mere reminiscences but as signposts to one day rediscover our dreams, have drawn wide empathy for how “heartwarming” they feel, and the song is also cherished as a choral number.
Released in February 2010, it made headlines for surpassing 300,000 in first-week sales—the first time in seven years for a female artist.
A tender masterpiece we hope those at the milestone of graduation will listen to.
Sada Misaki (Cape Sada)Ichiro Toba
A powerful paean to Sada Misaki in Ehime Prefecture by Ichiro Toba, a “man of the sea” with a background as a former fisherman.
The image of fishermen pursuing their dreams in the harsh Bungo Channel is vividly portrayed through Toba’s soul-stirring vocals.
It seems to boldly proclaim that the pride of those who live at Japan’s westernmost edge is so noble that even Mount Fuji, the nation’s highest peak, would pay it respect.
This song will set the hearts of all who love their hometowns ablaze—not only those connected to Ehime.
A masterpiece infused with the majestic scenery of Sada Misaki and the indomitable spirit of the people who live there.
Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi
Men in their 60s are the generation that experienced the dawn of kayōkyoku, rock, and folk music, and they can also be said to be very familiar with enka.
In particular, many have deep knowledge of modern enka, which differs from those based on traditional folk songs.
The song I recommend is Yosh Ikuzo’s “Sake yo.” As an enka piece, it is very easy to sing, with no kobushi that require complex pitch ornamentations.
The vocal range is also not wide—mid1 C# to mid2 F—so even men in their 60s, an age when projecting the voice can become difficult, should be able to sing it comfortably.
SignNobukazu Takemura
Released in 2001 by Nobukazu Takemura, a leading figure in Japan’s electronica scene, Sign is a landmark album where avant-garde experimentation and pop sensibilities blend with exquisite balance.
Created in collaboration with a visual artist, the work unfolds like a sonic kaleidoscope, with finely chopped beats and countless electronic tones sparkling in constant motion.
Though it contains no lyrics, the title—meaning “sign” or “omen”—and the tracklist evoke a narrative of setting out toward a new world.
Experimental yet tinged with nostalgia, its carefully woven melodies let you fully savor Takemura’s singular, one-of-a-kind sound.
Farewell, shadow of youthShinichi Mori
This is a gem of “melancholic pop” whose poetic worldview, woven by ZARD’s Izumi Sakai, strikes straight to the heart.
Released in November 2004 as Shinichi Mori’s 109th single, the song features music by Aika Ohno, creating a sound that clearly sets it apart from traditional enka.
Nostalgia for a youth that has passed and a resolve to walk into the future without clear answers seep deeply into the soul through Mori’s richly expressive vocals.
It was performed at the 55th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, etching itself into many people’s memories.
If you listen to it in those moments when you pause in the journey of life and look back on the past, you may find yourself wrapped in a feeling that is both achingly sad and warmly comforting.
The Northernmost RouteKaori Kouzai
This signature song by Kaori Kozai portrays a woman’s heart as she overcomes the pain of a broken heart and vows to start anew on a ship bound for the north.
The piece embodies both the profound sorrow that turns love into resentment and the iron resolve to cast off the past and never look back.
Blended with Kozai’s emotionally rich vocals, it strangely yet powerfully conveys the strength of a woman determined to rise from the brink of despair.
Released in March 2006 as her commemorative 20th-anniversary single, it became a long-running hit that remained on the Oricon charts for 52 weeks and was performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It was later included on the album “20th Anniversary Kaori Kozai Single Collection.” The song will deeply resonate with anyone resolved to make a fresh start in life.