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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Yu”
- Songs with titles that start with “Yo”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ya'
- Collection of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'dzu' (づ)
- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Yo'
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ya”
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'U'
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “zu” (rare!)
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (71–80)
evening primroseYukino Ichikawa
It’s a very emotional song when you listen to it as a whole.
Because of that, I want you to pay attention to dynamics so it doesn’t become monotonous, and make sure to come in clearly on the first word of each phrase.
The overall vocal range is C#3 to B4; the verses (A and B sections) sit low, and the chorus jumps up into the high range all at once.
Sing the A and B sections gently, as if you’re speaking, without overexerting.
In the chorus, every phrase starts with “na,” but the N-line tends to be nasal and can make pitching difficult.
Bring it out more strongly and accented than you think! The note right after that “na” is the highest note in the song.
Use the “na” as a runway and then release the next note in one go.
It’s a bit of a challenging song, but give it some practice.
Snow Love BlossomYukino Ichikawa
With a range from E3 to E5 (two octaves), this song may feel a bit low overall for women.
The A section starts on relatively low notes, so you’ll want to avoid engaging your throat right from the beginning.
If you sing as if gently placing your voice right in front of you, it’s easier to hit the low notes.
Also, since this song builds rapidly from the chorus, singing the first A and B sections softly, as if speaking gently, will help set the mood.
The chorus opens around G#4, which requires a bit more projection, so pay attention there.
Make sure to breathe well and add accents on the higher notes! In the latter half of the chorus, the melody drops lower, so be careful not to let your pitch sag.
March in the SnowKenko Nagai
Born of the harsh experiences he endured on campaign during the First Sino-Japanese War, this song was composed with heartfelt sincerity by Takeko Nagai, a Japanese Army officer and composer.
Unlike the bold and heroic military songs of the time, it offers something different: it sets the soldiers’ unvarnished feelings—hunger and cold as they trudge through snow, and a crushing sense of despair—to a somewhat plaintive yet sprightly melody built on the yo (pentatonic) scale.
Believed to have been composed around February 1895, its melody can be heard on albums such as Immortal Masterpieces of Japanese Marches, Vol.
2.
It is memorably featured in the film Mount Hakkoda and the anime Girls und Panzer, where it serves as a theme that reflects both harsh circumstances and the hearts of those who endure them—lingering in the memories of many.
When you wish to reflect deeply on the power of music born of history and the stories behind it, you might quietly lend it your ear.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (81–90)
UNITYRetro Theory
An emotional message song that sings of the resolve to “keep going” and the will to walk through life even when it’s tough.
It’s a track by the band Retro Riron, released in May 2025.
It’s the kind of number that gives you a push when you’re taking a new step or thinking of your friends.
Kazuaki Iinuma’s 5-string bass gently supports the entire song as if it were singing.
Immerse yourself in its warm, comforting sound.
There are nights when a dream just feels lonely.Yukino Ichikawa
A work distinguished by a nostalgic melody that evokes Showa-era idol songs, “There Are Nights When Dreams Aren’t Enough.” The opening has the feel of Showa kayō with a slightly enka-like melancholy, but as it approaches the chorus it shifts to a mood closer to the smooth idol pop of the 1980s.
Every part is easy, with a compact vocal range, and the kobushi-style ornamentation appears only once, at the end of the chorus.
If you’re comfortable with pop, consider adding it to your repertoire.
snowYukino Ichikawa
Yukino Ichikawa’s classic “Yuki” is memorable for its melancholy-tinged melody.
Included on the album “Uta-Onna IV: Song, Drama, Poetry — The Works of Akira Yoshida,” the piece is crafted with a tone that sits between Showa-era kayōkyoku and pop throughout.
The tempo is very relaxed, and for a Yukino Ichikawa song, the vocal range is quite narrow; aside from one instance, vocal techniques such as kobushi do not appear.
Even the sole kobushi that does appear only shifts by a single scale step, so it shouldn’t feel difficult.
A dream within a dreamVery Good Man
With its exhilarating, expansive melody and powerful vocals that shore up a wavering heart, this is a signature track by Berry Goodman.
The lyrics, brimming with the fiery resolve to “never give up” and painting a vivid picture of someone persistently striving despite their clumsiness, feel like a drama of rising from adversity.
The song appears on the album SING SING SING 7, released in July 2019.
It was also chosen as the theme for TOKYO MX’s broadcast of the 101st National High School Baseball Championship, bringing vibrant color to the players’ summer.
It’s a perfect anthem for everyone chasing their dreams—and especially for the young athletes staking their youth on the white ball.