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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- A roundup of songs whose titles start with 'Zu.' Handy for karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (31–40)
Yunohana KOUTASayuri Ishikawa
This classic song, released in 2003, marks Sayuri Ishikawa’s 30th anniversary as a singer and cheerfully captures the lovestruck heart of a geisha in a hot spring town.
With lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka and music by Masato Sugimoto, the track brings together the fun of a traditional ozashiki kouta with contemporary pop in brilliant fashion.
It’s striking how everyday words like kotatsu and futon sketch a bittersweet woman’s heart, yet in Ishikawa’s sultry voice they somehow ring bright and buoyant.
The rhythm, complete with handclaps and English-style calls, is perfect for parties, and just listening to it makes you feel giddy—like you want to head straight to a hot spring.
There’s none of the heaviness people associate with enka; it’s a song you’ll want to pick when everyone’s in the mood to have a lively, good time!
Steam-Filled NightJunretsu
This is a treasured masterpiece by Junretsu that you’ll want to listen to while reminiscing about an unforgettable night at a hot spring inn.
Known as “super sento idols,” their emotionally rich mood kayō (Japanese ballad style) is truly captivating! This song was included as the B-side on Type D of the single “Ai de Shibaritai,” released in September 2017.
Its poignant yet beautiful lyrics, which let lingering feelings for a former lover drift like steam in the bath, strike right at the heart.
They’ve performed it on stages at health centers—their home base—and it has won over fans there as well.
The gently flowing melody and warmly enveloping chorus work heighten that sense of travel romance.
Why not play it in the car on the way to a hot spring trip or during a leisurely moment after a bath, and let it soothe both body and soul?
Yukemuri Soul Onsen IITAMAONSEN
A song that’s perfect for boosting your mood to the max—whether it’s the season when you long for hot spring steam or you just want to forget the daily grind and go all out.
It’s an upbeat number by Tamaonsen, boldly turning a Touhou Project original into a rap arrangement.
Just listening to it makes you feel whisked away to a fictional hot spring town, with an irresistible, festival-like heat and energy.
The track is included on the album “Elysion II : TOHO Geek,” released in May 2017, and many people might have discovered it through rhythm games like CHUNITHM.
The call-and-response sections that create a live-concert sense of unity and the playful lyrics are packed with Tamaonsen’s signature spirit of warm hospitality.
It’s the perfect pick when you need a boost or want to hype things up at karaoke with friends.
The sunset is your canvas.Junichi Inagaki
This is a love story that begins with a greedy woman murmuring that she wants to see a rainbow while bathed in the sunset.
The song was used in December 2016 as the commercial theme for the Daihatsu Move Canbus, and once the ad aired, inquiries poured in; responding to strong listener demand, it was released digitally.
The lyrics, crafted by Tetsurō Asō, gently paint the bittersweetness and wishes directed at a lover whose expressions and feelings change from moment to moment, likening the sunset to a canvas.
The spatial resonance known as the Wall of Sound highlights the sweet, enveloping vocals, while Junichi Inagaki’s signature urban mellowness spreads pleasantly.
Also included on the album HARVEST, this piece is perfect for those moments of watching the sunset from a car window during a drive.
Dream ClimbingiLiFE!
Since their formation in 2020, iLiFE! has balanced viral hits with story-driven songs.
Released on the official YouTube channel on November 16, 2025, the music video for this track features a new anthem first unveiled at their solo concert at Nippon Budokan, “ONELiFE!,” declaring the group’s renewed resolve.
Centered on the harsh road toward dreams and the challenges that continue even after reaching the top, it sings of the strength to keep looking forward despite setbacks and anxiety.
Listeners standing at life’s crossroads—exams, work, and more—have resonated with it as a song that “gives a push,” sparking significant buzz on social media.
The arrangement fuses four-on-the-floor Eurobeat with rock, crafted to maximize unity in live venues.
It’s a song that stays close to the hearts of those who have achieved big dreams and those taking their first steps toward new goals.
Songs with titles starting with 'Yu' (41–50)
youKumi Koda
The song “you,” crafted as a ballad centered on vocals and piano, was released in 2005 and is known as one of Kumi Koda’s finest ballads.
Its vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 E to hi B.
The pitch movement is gentle, and at 77 BPM the tempo is very relaxed.
While that makes it harder to hide imperfections, overall it’s a very singable song.
Be sure to check it out.
You Are My Lightdustbox
Recorded in 2019, marking the band’s 20th anniversary, this track is an autobiographical piece in which SUGA writes, like a letter, about the memory of discovering the band he admired at age sixteen.
In English lyrics, he recalls how the music he listened to over and over—until the cassette tape wore out—while working as a deliveryman brought light to his monotonous days.
From the intro that showcases the sound of vintage guitars to the chorus that bursts open with a refreshing chord progression, the song evokes both exhilaration and nostalgia, amplified by SUGA’s soaring vocals.
It’s a track packed with dustbox’s story, resonating with everyone who has been supported by music.