Introducing popular J-pop songs that start with “Ta”!
Have you heard of shiritori karaoke, where you connect songs by using the last letter of the previous song’s title? Surprisingly, it can get pretty exciting—sometimes you can’t think of any songs, or there aren’t as many singable ones as you expect.
So this time, I’ll introduce a bunch of Japanese songs that start with “ta.” I’ve picked popular J-POP tracks so you can use them both for karaoke and for playing shiritori using only song titles.
Please use this as a reference, and if there’s a song you’d like to try singing, go for it!
Introducing popular J-POP songs that start with 'Ta'! (1–10)
Just be thereNEW!AislE
AislE is a self-expressive artist who playfully fuses music and fashion.
In March 2025, they made their debut on the main stage at an event, marking the start of their full-fledged music career.
Drawing on acting experience from childhood, their expressive performances are a key attraction, and releases like the single “Datte with you” from the same year have helped broaden their activities.
In 2026, they are active on multiple fronts, including performing the opening theme song for a drama and making a cameo appearance themselves.
Centered on J-pop while incorporating hip-hop and EDM, their style is perfect for those who want to tap into the authentic sensibilities of teens.
Only youNEW!Sakurashimeji
This song, which sings of a bittersweet love that tightens the chest precisely because you care for the other person, gently accompanies a man’s unrequited feelings.
It’s a single released digitally in February 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of Sakurashimeji, the duo of Masakatsu Tanaka and Hyoga Takada.
Set against glittering strings and a powerful band sound, it conveys the pure emotion of love along with a helpless frustration.
The aching sense of loss in everyday life when the person you care about isn’t there, and the earnestness of continuing to think of someone, come through so vividly that you can’t help but relate.
Also included on the album “Utau Koto, Utau Koto,” released in October 2025, this track is a recommended love song for nights when your feelings don’t reach the one you love and you’re quietly wrestling with them alone.
TouchNEW!Iwasaki Yoshimi
Touch features a catchy, refreshing melody.
It served as the first opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Touch and is also famous as a Koshien stadium cheer song.
It remains beloved today as a classic from the Showa era.
The song’s overall vocal range spans A3 to B5: while the first verse is sung quietly, the range climbs quite high toward the chorus.
When singing, be careful not to strain.
Using gestures or moving your body to the rhythm helps you stay relaxed, so you can produce sound even when singing lightly.
Especially in the higher parts, swinging your arms boldly can give you momentum and make it easier to project your voice.
TigerNEW!HANA
A track by the girl group HANA that captivates with sharp gazes and a powerful performance.
After being showcased as a judging piece on an audition program, it was included on their debut single “ROSE,” released in April 2025.
With total streams surpassing 100 million, it has gained widespread recognition alongside the group’s breakthrough.
The aggressive, thrilling lyrics—like a predator stalking its prey—are delivered with force over a danceable track infused with hip-hop elements.
Exuding confident, mature allure and strength, this song is perfect for a nighttime drive when you want to fire yourself up, or for moments when you want to set yourself free.
TattooNEW!SHIROSE ft.WHITE JAM
It’s a provocative love song wrapped in a sultry, night-time mood.
Released under SHIROSE’s solo name, the track features his group WHITE JAM.
Included on the September 2020 album “A Tattoo Only She Sees,” it’s cherished by fans as a delightfully sadistic number.
The lyrics incorporate words SHIROSE actually said to his lover, packing in raw emotions and an intimacy born of shared secrets.
Though it had no TV tie-ins, the music video views and the fervor at live shows show its enduring popularity.
It’s a perfect pick for a nighttime drive with someone special or whenever you want to add a more adult touch to your time alone together.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalNEW!back number
A pop-rock song that humorously yet earnestly depicts unrequited love for someone out of reach, evoking deep empathy.
Set to a lively band sound, it vividly portrays the protagonist’s wavering emotions as they cycle through fantasies and self-denial.
This track by back number is the title song of their eighth single, released in June 2013, and is also included on the album “Love Story,” released in March 2014.
Rather than relying on specific tie-ins, it has been cherished for years through word of mouth and live performances.
It’s recommended for those who want to reminisce about the bittersweet memories of their school days or lift their spirits while feeling nostalgic about a past romance.
Listening to this piece may just bring back those pure feelings from back then all at once.
Dandelion DanceNEW!kabau ma
A lively kids’ dance song by the play-song duo Kaba☆Uma, perfect for spring.
Released in October 2021 as a track on the album “Asobi no Moto,” it hasn’t been tied in with TV or films, but it has actually been used at kindergarten sports days and nursery school concerts, bringing smiles to children’s faces.
The song is designed so that even very young children aged two and up can join in easily, featuring light movements inspired by familiar spring plants and catchy, easy-to-mimic sounds.
What’s more, it can be expanded into a fun rhythm activity using tambourines and bells, so why not incorporate it into everyday childcare or calisthenics at sports days?