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!
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Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (181–190)
In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA
A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.
Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.
Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.
Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.
Let’s have fun.Sakushi / Sakkyoku: Shinapu
This song, from a popular segment of a baby-focused TV show, features a bright, rhythmic melody that leaves a lasting impression.
Carried by the vocals of Shoko & The Akilla, it unfolds a warm and gentle world.
Its fun melodic lines make even babies want to sway along.
Broadcast as the “Tsuki Uta” (monthly song) for January 2025 on TV Tokyo’s educational program “Sina Pshu,” it has earned strong support from many parents and children.
It’s perfect for cuddle time with your baby or music time.
Why not enjoy a fun moment singing and dancing together with your little one?
dandelionMatsushita Kohei
With a gentle acoustic sound and a warm, tender voice, Kohei Matsushita delivers an encouraging song that resonates deeply in the heart.
Imbued with the desire to become a flower that blooms for a loved one, this piece brims with the purity of caring for someone and the wish to do whatever one can for them.
Included on the album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, the song was written and composed by Matsushita himself, who also created the album’s illustrations.
It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude or quietly conveying your feelings to someone special.
maneNagayama Yōko
Released in 1996, Mane is a song inspired by Yoshiharu Habu that won numerous awards and was even performed at the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It stands as one of Yoko Nagayama’s signature tracks of the 1990s.
While it’s packed with classic enka techniques—such as rises and falls in phrasing, kobushi turns, and semitone catches—it’s still quite manageable for those who are reasonably accustomed to singing enka.
It’s also recommended as a practice piece for beginners.
Learning enka techniques through this song is a great choice!
SunYorushika
Yorushika’s masterpiece “Taiyō” (“The Sun”).
Among Yorushika’s songs, this piece boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.
Typically, songs with a narrow range are sung in the mid register, but this one is sung mostly in the low register.
As a result, for many women it will feel like singing in their speaking voice.
Because of this, there’s very little strain on the throat, and the vocal line itself is simple with minimal contour, making it undeniably easy to sing.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Bamboo Shoot ExercisesSakushi: Nakazawa Yoshihiro / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Featured on numerous releases, including Nippon Columbia’s album “The Best: Kids Exercise Songs,” this piece is a bright, rhythmic track themed around the growth of bamboo shoots.
Since its release in April 2006, it has remained a favorite at sports days and in early childhood activities.
The composition is by Nobuyoshi Koshube, who worked on music for NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” for 40 years, with lyrics by Yoshihiro Nakazawa.
With a comfortable tempo and easy-to-enjoy choreography, it’s perfect not only for exercise time in kindergartens and nursery schools, but also for families to enjoy moving together at home.
treasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A heartwarming song brimming with warmth has been born from “Okaasan to Issho.” Gently resonating with the harmonies of Yuuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece tenderly explores the theme of the precious happiness found close to home.
Their clear, expansive vocals vividly paint the joyful moments nestled in everyday life.
Digitally released on October 9, 2024, the song has also been featured on the “Okaasan to Issho” program and is included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Best Hyurara Bunbun!” It’s perfect not only for parents and children to enjoy together, but also for shared moments with kids in nursery schools and kindergartens.