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.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (141–150)
LullabyRimi Natsukawa
It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.
The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.
Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.
Snow falls thick and deep.Ayako Fuji
Fujii Ayako’s single “Yuki Shinfuka,” released in 1998, is a celebrated song also known for marking lyricist Ishimoto Miyuki’s first collaboration with her in 11 years, since “Futarigawa,” an early-career track she released under the name Manami Murase, alongside the same-year release “Hakkōbana.” Its dramatic production—blending traditional Japanese instruments such as shamisen and shakuhachi with flowing strings to create a grand atmosphere—is striking, and Fujii’s dignified, commanding vocals make it one of her signature songs.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, though the song spans a wide vocal range and features frequent, busy pitch movements, which may feel challenging for beginners.
That said, the tempo is relaxed, and there are opportunities to breathe before the high notes and long tones, so take your time without rushing.
In the chorus, try singing with the feeling of unleashing pent-up emotion, delivering it powerfully!
Snow FlowerAyako Fuji
Here is “Yuki no Hana,” a collaboration between Ikuzo Yoshi and Ayako Fuji, two luminaries who support the enka world and share the common bond of being from the Tohoku region.
Released as a single in 2024, it marked the first time in nearly 28 years that a song composed by Ikuzo Yoshi was performed by Ayako Fuji.
The dramatic strings heighten the piece, and the quintessentially Yoshi-style, wistful melody pairs perfectly with Fuji’s rich, powerful vocals.
In terms of enka-specific technique, it’s not especially difficult; however, since triplets appear frequently, try to sing with an awareness of making the melody sound smooth.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (151–160)
Snow WastelandAyako Fuji
Fujii Ayako has several classic songs themed around snow, such as “Yuki Shimbin” and “Yuki no Hana,” and this “Yuki Koya” is one of them.
With lyrics of grand scale that depict the landscapes and seasons of Echigo, and a beautifully bittersweet melody by Keisuke Hama, Fujii delivers a commanding vocal performance.
The standout feature of this piece is the folk-song-style section incorporated midway through.
You can enjoy a vocal approach unique to Fujii, who comes from a folk background, but to be honest, it’s very difficult if you’re not used to that style of singing.
Since the overall melody is relatively easy to sing, it’s a good idea to listen to the original repeatedly and try to imitate the folk-style section as you practice.
ConclusionCentimillimental
A profound love story chronicling meetings and partings that cannot last forever.
Born from the desire to capture memories with a loved one in music, this heartrending ballad emerged after nine years in the making.
Crafted with heartfelt care by Atushi from Centimillimental, the song was chosen as the theme for the September 2024 release Given The Movie: To the Sea, drawing attention for its beautiful harmony with the film’s world.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone struggling with a relationship and carrying a bittersweet ache in their heart.
Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura
Resounding with a sound that embodies an unyielding will to push forward without giving up on dreams and goals, it stirs the listener’s heart with fiery emotion.
Woven by Naomi Tamura, this rock-tinged, youth-infused piece carries a message of courage to overcome hardships time and again.
Released in November 1994, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth and was also included on the album N’ and the acclaimed GOLDEN☆BEST.
Mirroring the protagonist’s doubts and inner conflicts as well as their determined, forward-looking stance, it achieved remarkable synergy.
It’s the perfect song to gently nudge you from behind when you want to move forward but can’t quite take that first step.
sunsetJoji Yamamoto
Released in 1988 as a single by Joji Yamamoto, “Yuuhi” is a masterpiece featuring poignantly melancholic lyrics by Toyohisa Araki that contrast the unchanging dynamics between men and women with the image of a setting sun.
Yamamoto’s careful, heartfelt delivery is deeply moving, and the song is popular at karaoke, so many people have likely heard it.
With an atmosphere between enka and kayōkyoku and only modest use of enka techniques like kobushi, it’s approachable even for beginners to enka.
The melody sits generally low, which helps those who struggle with high notes, but the overall range is somewhat wide—especially in the chorus, where it’s easy to go off pitch—so keep that in mind as you practice.