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” (41–50)
YOUNG LOVEKEIJU
The warm beat feels like it unravels the heart.
It’s a piece by KEIJU, set for release in June 2025, featuring powerhouse rappers SALU and WILYWNKA.
Their back-and-forth verses showcase each artist’s unique style, and the lyrics—singing of a kind of love that comes with youth—carry a touch of nostalgia.
Dive into this smooth, feel-good hip-hop!
Yagoshi CapeHiroko Matsumae
There are nights when feelings for your hometown well up inside you.
For moments like those, this is just the thing.
It’s a work by Hiroko Matsumae, released in June 2025 to commemorate the 55th anniversary of her singing career.
Using the capes of Hokkaido—her roots—as a motif, she sings with rich emotion about deep love for her hometown and the journey of life.
Her mature voice is utterly captivating.
Perfect for when you want to quietly bask in nostalgia.
Yaima (Yaeyama)Masao Sen
Among recent songs, Yaima (Yaeyama) is especially renowned as a masterpiece.
Originally released in 1999, it was recently re-released as a new version.
Compared to the original, it has a more relaxed atmosphere, and since it’s a song set in Okinawa, the essence of Ryukyuan music—most notably the sound of the sanshin—is emphasized.
As it incorporates many pop elements, there are hardly any demanding techniques such as kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
It’s a song that beginners will find very easy to sing.
Yaho-hoOsamu Sakata
This work, marked by its call-and-response phrases that echo like a mountain echo, is brimming with irrepressibly bright energy that makes your heart skip just by listening.
Created by singer-songwriter Osamu Sakata, it features a simple, easy-to-remember melody that charmingly conveys the joy of kids raising their voices out in nature.
This uplifting number is included on the album “With Jackie: Everyone Loves Children’s Songs,” released in April 2015.
It has also been featured on NHK programs related to “Okaasan to Issho,” and a new version with fresh vocals appeared in the winter of 2023, showing how the song continues to be sung across generations.
Gathered around a campfire, raising your voices together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
coconutLyrics by: Toson Shimazaki / Music by: Toraji Onaka
This is one of Japan’s representative art songs: a poem written in 1898 by the renowned poet Shimazaki Tōson, set to a beautiful melody by Toraji Ōnaka.
Centered on the theme of a coconut that drifted ashore from a distant southern island, the piece delicately portrays feelings for one’s hometown and the journey of life.
Completed as a song in 1936, it has been passed down through performances by many singers, including Ichirō Fujiyama and Hibari Misora.
Its gentle, lyrical melody is widely beloved in schools and choral activities.
With lyrics rich in imagery that evoke a summery seaside and a moving, beautiful melody, it is recommended as a song that can awaken fond memories among older listeners.
NocturneMoeka Yahagi
Moeka Yahagi, a former member of AKB48 who is now active as a singer-songwriter.
Most of her songs fall under J-pop, and she’s popular for her straightforward, unadorned melodies.
Among her tracks, one I especially recommend for its narrow vocal range is “Nocturne.” Because the song sits mostly in the mid to upper-mid range, it may give the impression of being high, but its limited range makes key adjustments easy—so consider adding it to your repertoire.
YAMI CROWMikito-P
A single featuring a cool, dark mood with exhilarating drive, highlighted by a shape-shifting band sound.
“YAMI CROW,” released by Mikito-P in March 2025.
It’s a serious track that still somehow lets a glimmer of hope shine through.
The MV’s fantastical direction, using live-action footage, is also superb.
This song carries a strong will to keep moving forward even in the dark.
So when you feel like your heart is about to break, listening to it will give you courage.