Songs with titles that start with 'yu'
A list of song titles in Japanese alphabetical order that might be useful for karaoke.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with titles that start with “yu.”
How many songs with titles starting with “yu” can you think of?
And how many of the songs in this article do you know?
We’re covering a wide range—from massive hits from the Showa era to songs that became standard favorites after booming in the Heisei era.
Use this as a reference when you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke or when you’re playing shiritori with song titles.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (1–10)
Before it snowsNEW!Maki Ohguro
A heartfelt desire to go see a loved one before the snow falls resonates at the core of this 2001 work.
The poetic world—unique to Maki Ohguro, who hails from Hokkaido—captures the feelings just before heavy snowfall, delicately expressing the protagonist’s emotions of missed connections, regret, and loneliness.
Over its more-than-six-minute length, the dramatic structure truly moves the heart.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Kochira Daisan Shakaibu,” and it peaked at No.
18 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a superb ballad that offers comfort to those longing to see someone far away or those who feel a sense of nostalgia with the arrival of winter.
Sound of SnowNEW!Jun Shibata
It’s a bittersweet ballad that recalls an old lover at the sight of falling snow.
Written and performed by singer-songwriter Jun Shibata—also known for “Anata to no Hibi” and “HIROMI”—the song appears on her third album Hitori, released in 2004.
The mature arrangement, where coldness and emotion coexist, meshes perfectly with Shibata’s lustrous vocals and pierces the heart.
It’s a snow song that makes you think, “I want to love without regrets.” If you listen to it after a breakup, it may resonate even more deeply.
snow-mixed; slushy snowNEW!Twirl.
This work delicately portrays the interplay between a winter landscape and the human heart.
It’s a Vocaloid track featuring Uta Utane’s characteristically noise-tinged vocals, with Kurun handling lyrics, composition, and arrangement.
The song depicts special moments spent with someone as snow piles up, and the quiet closing of emotional distance as hearts melt into one another.
Its refined sound arrangement and lyrical poetry draw you in.
If you’re looking for a fresh musical experience, be sure to check it out.
It is snowing.NEW!macaroni
Set against a wintry backdrop, this piece vividly portrays the loneliness and sense of loss that lie deep within the heart.
It’s a Hatsune Miku track released by Makarori in December 2024.
Characterized by a fast-paced arrangement and introspective melodies, the lyrics earnestly recount the reexamination of one’s relationship with another amid a dark world, and the resulting ache hits home.
How about taking a walk during the chilly season while listening to this song?
Yume YumeNEW!ONE OK ROCK
I think ONE OK ROCK is the band that every guy dreams of.
I’m always thinking, “If I’m going to do a band, I want to do ONE OK ROCK!” but the reality is it’s hard to find someone who can sing their keys.
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That said, this time with “Yume Yume,” the vocal range is E3–C5, and there aren’t a lot of repeated high notes, so I think more people will be able to sing it.
However, it has more rap parts than singing… You might struggle with the rap sections when learning it! Try changing the playback speed on YouTube and practice by following the lyrics slowly.
If you can sing it, it should go over really well at karaoke, so it’s nice to have at least one ONE OK ROCK song in your repertoire!
snow-cappedNEW!Chiharu Matsuyama
A beloved winter song by Chiharu Matsuyama, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, first released to the world on his 1978 album “Arukitsuzukeru Toki” (When You Keep Walking).
It opens with the quiet image of white snow falling steadily, and gently sings of the feelings that well up while alone in a cold room.
There’s nothing in particular to be sad about, yet the restrained, powerful lyrics leave an impression as they convey the earnest wish to simply hold someone dear.
In 1997, it was remade as the B-side to the single “Christmas,” and was also used in a commercial for Corona heating appliances.
It’s a piece that stays close to you on a silent winter night, when the falling snow mirrors your thoughts, offering quiet companionship as you think of someone special in a warm room.
snowNEW!cat
The folk group Neko’s 1972 single “Yuki” is a classic in which the band gives voice to a song written and composed by Takuro Yoshida.
The protagonist’s aching longing for someone far away overlaps with the quietly accumulating snowfall.
The delicate tone of the 12-string guitar, the hi-hat-driven rhythm, and the restrained vocals create a clear, transparent sound that evokes the sophistication of urban folk.
How about listening to it on a winter night when you miss someone you can’t meet, watching the snow dance outside your window? It’s a song that sinks into the heart, keeping you company when you want to linger over past memories in a warm room.