Discover new songs! A collection of tracks whose titles start with “Wa”
How many songs that start with “wa” are there among your favorites?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “wa” — handy for song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.
Among songs that start with “wa,” there are plenty with words like “watashi” (I/me) and “warau” (to laugh) in their titles.
You might even find some in your favorite songs or your go-to playlist!
We’ve gathered a mix of old and new tracks, so feel free to listen, sing along, and use them for word games, too.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Wa'
- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with 'wo' (を)
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs whose titles start with “Do” – Solo Karaoke / Song-Title Shiritori
- Songs that start with 'Vu'. For shiritori, karaoke, and playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!
- Songs with titles that start with “ba.” Useful hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Discover new tracks! A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Wa” (71–80)
Young SeasonThe Peanuts
This is a classic whose cool, refreshing harmony woven by twin sisters gently seeps into the heart.
It’s also known for lyrics penned by Rokusūke Ei, which vividly capture the dazzling brightness of youth and the delicate stirrings of love that sway with the changing seasons.
Released as a record in January 1963, the song reached a wide audience as the theme for a hugely popular NHK TV drama and a Toho film.
For those who watched the drama with rapt attention, the moment the intro plays, the scenes of that time surely come rushing back in vivid detail.
With a slightly sophisticated, jazz-tinged sound, it’s the perfect track to savor on a summer afternoon, alongside your most cherished memories.
I am me…Aimi Tanaka
Aimi Tanaka’s iconic song “I Am Who I Am…” exudes mood and passion.
This work is a kayōkyoku number with strong pop characteristics, and it doesn’t feature enka-like elements such as kobushi.
As a song, it feels somewhat close to Mariko Takahashi’s style.
Since it’s a kayōkyoku piece rooted in pop, the vocal line is arranged to be quite easy to sing.
The range is narrow, and it doesn’t require complex techniques like falls or hiccup vocals, aside from vibrato.
Because of that, expressive dynamics are essential; you’ll need to adjust the key so you can maintain sufficient volume in the low notes of the A section.
I wonder if you found a bad picture book.American Folk Music Research Society
A track by Haniwa of the American Folk Song Research Society, released in June 2025.
It features electronic soundscapes with an ambient expansiveness.
Dialogues woven by multiple synthetic voices, along with occasionally interjected surreal wordplay, lend depth and dimension to the piece.
Another highlight is its leisurely, explanatory progression.
The more you listen, the harder it is to escape—a full-on immersion into the American Folk Song Research Society world!
Discover new tracks! A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Wa' (81–90)
Our town was green indeed.Masao Sen
Masao Sen’s classic “Waga Machi wa Midori Nariki” is notable for its gentle melody.
While it is nominally classified as enka, the vocal line strongly reflects the essence of Showa-era kayōkyoku, and the characteristic enka vocal melisma (kobushi) is scarcely present.
The few instances of kobushi are mostly limited to a single scale step up or down, so even those not adept at enka-style phrasing should be able to sing it without difficulty.
If you enjoy songs with a nostalgic, old-fashioned mood, consider adding this one to your repertoire.
Song of YouthMasao Sen
Known as a masterpiece from his later years, “Song of Youth.” Released as the coupling track when the new version of the classic “Yaima” came out, it’s arranged to match the single’s overall mood, resulting in a very relaxed and warm tone.
It does feature kobushi ornamentation, but since it’s the type characteristic of Masao Sen—where he completely stops the voice briefly to shape the phrase—the difficulty is minimal.
It’s very easy to sing even for beginners to enka, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
One Love feat. kZmBIM
Perfect for those slightly sentimental summer evenings, this collaboration track by BIM and kZm sets the mood just right.
Released digitally in August 2020 and included on the album “Boston Bag” the same month, the song features a tropical, mellow dancehall sound produced by G.
RINA.
Centered on the theme of “One Love,” it captures the bittersweetness of a summer romance, wavering emotions, and the pursuit of dreams, with a faintly frustrating, yearning undertone.
The tight back-and-forth between the two—close allies—makes for a key highlight.
In the music video directed by Heiyuu, their expressions convey that sense of pent-up longing.
Give it a listen on a summer drive or during a quiet night alone lost in thought.
farewellMasao Sen
Masao Sen is known for his wide range of vocal expression.
While his rugged, earthy phrasing is particularly striking, he also has songs that primarily feature a gentle, enveloping style of singing.
Among these, the one I especially recommend is “Wakare.” Rather than enka, its melody feels more like a mid-Showa-era kayōkyoku, with very little kobushi ornamentation.
Instead, the range is somewhat wide and there are many long tones, so it’s important to carefully determine the appropriate key to avoid running out of stamina midway.