Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
This article introduces songs with titles that start with “Ya” (や).
How many songs that start with “Ya” can you think of?
When you put it that way, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with many, isn’t it?
This might come in handy someday—like for themed karaoke sessions, shiritori-style karaoke games, and more.
From classic smash hits to recent chart-toppers, we cover a wide range of songs old and new.
Feel free to use this as a handy reference whenever you need it!
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Songs with titles starting with “Ya” (21–30)
Tranquil TavernDaizo Tanabe
Daizo Tanabe is a singer with the unique background of being a former local government official.
Yasuragi Sakaba was released as a single in August 2025.
Conjuring up the soothing scene of a cozy bar, the song is truly an anthem for working people.
Its gentle melody eases the fatigue of everyday life and gives you the energy to face tomorrow—it’s genuinely wonderful.
If you listen at the end of the day while taking a quiet breath, it will gently warm your heart.
You haven’t even tried (doing it).Prajna (wisdom)
This is a track by the skilled rapper Hannya.
Released in July 2025, it’s included on his fifteenth album, “Last Answer.” The highlight is the fusion of a hard-hitting beat that revives the feel of ’90s hip-hop with a mellow sound featuring NAOtheLAIZA.
The lyrics depict a soul-deep cry: “Don’t give up before you’ve even tried.” It urges listeners not to be swayed by negative voices around them and insists that life can change by overcoming the walls in front of you.
It’s a song you should hear when your knees shake before a new challenge or when you need the courage to face adversity.
Songs with titles starting with “Ya” (31–40)
I don’t need promises.Maaya Sakamoto
Set to a fantastical orchestral score, this debut track by Maaya Sakamoto features a crystal-clear voice that resonates deep in the heart.
The lyrics portray a poised form of love—one that doesn’t bind the future with firm promises, but instead feels connected simply by trusting the other person.
It’s remarkable how her expressive power—unbelievable for a 16-year-old at the time—harmonizes perfectly with the song’s grand worldview.
Released as a single in April 1996, it was used as the opening theme for the anime The Vision of Escaflowne.
Marking her encounter with composer Yoko Kanno, it became a milestone that launched her brilliant career as a singer.
When you’re facing a new challenge and feeling a little unsure, or when you want to reaffirm the bond with someone important, listening to this song might gently give you a push forward.
yakshakojika
A track by Vocaloid producer kojika, released in July 2025, featuring a strikingly dry guitar sound.
This work is a heart-wrenching dark fantasy depicting the encounter between a lonely ogre and the protagonist.
Told from the perspectives of both the protagonist and the ogre, the story masterfully explores themes such as loss of self and yearning for others.
How about delving into its profound world at night, reading the lyrics carefully on your own?
Sick sick sick sick sick sick sick sickNamu Usagi
An addictive track produced by Vocaloid producer Namuusagi.
Released in July 2025, it packs a powerful punch with its fast-paced sound and lyrics themed around “yami” (mental gloom), just as the title suggests! Many listeners will likely relate to the various shades of “yami” we feel in everyday life.
On days when your mood won’t lift, it might be nice to deliberately soak in this pop-flavored poison.
Rin-chan moved into an apartment with ridiculously thin walls.Yukatefu
A one-track piece by Yukatefu that feels like a comedy sketch.
Released in July 2025, it centers on a noise problem that hits Rin-chan after she moves into an apartment with thin walls.
It’s said to be based on Yukatefu’s real-life experiences.
The frustrations Rin-chan feels about the everyday sounds made by her quirky neighbors—like the Indian resident upstairs and Mr.
Kato next door—are conveyed with touches of Kansai dialect, making it both pitiful and oddly funny.
Anyone else dealing with the same issue?
Motivation BluesHiromi Yashima
Hiromi Yashima, a native of Kosai City in Shizuoka Prefecture, made her debut at 19 with “Ai ni Ikiru / Sayonara no Kotoba.” In 1992, she released a cover of “Yaruki-bushi,” originally performed by the Kawaguchi Sisters.
Her solid talent is evident from her winning the Newcomer Encouragement Award at the 9th Japan Song Festival in April 2007.
Listen to Hiromi Yashima’s voice, which stirs a sense of travel and nostalgia, and you’ll almost see the scenery of your hometown come to life.
Be sure to take your time and savor it!