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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 songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (211–220)

The Inadequate TwoCreepy Nuts

A hip-hop masterpiece that weaves friendship—this is Creepy Nuts at their best.

The unique world crafted by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga is irresistible.

With plenty of humor, they portray their own imperfections and the struggle to find a place in society.

Released in July 2018, this track marks an early highlight in their music career.

Centered on Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies and Masayasu Wakabayashi of Audrey, the song brilliantly captures the pair’s quirky bond.

Definitely give it a listen.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Time After Time carries a message in its chorus that radiates deep kindness: “If I ever go somewhere and disappear, please search and find me; even if you fall, I’ll be there by your side to support you.” The song is a mid-tempo ballad by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

The music video, featuring her striking orange hair, is crafted like a short story and is deeply moving—be sure to check it out if you can.

Only youDani.

Dani. – “Only You Alone” [Lyric Video], love song, ballad
Only youDani.

A gem of a love song where inorganic, Auto-Tuned vocals blend beautifully with passionate lyrics about pure love.

Dani.’s delicate voice gently embraces the vow of eternal love.

Rather than someone out in the world, the lyrics plainly trace the changing emotions brought about by meeting that one special person.

Released in November 2024 as a track on the album “Unmei tte.” (“Fate, you know.”), the song drew wide attention on social media and reached No.

2 on Spotify’s Viral Chart.

It’s a warm, comforting track that stays close to your heart when you want to reaffirm your feelings for a cherished partner or feel grateful for meeting your destined person.

SunDrop’s

Drop’s “Sun” Music Video
SunDrop's

A band formed in 2009 by five members who happened to meet after entering the same high school in Hokkaido.

The lineup consists of vocalist/guitarist Miho Nakano, guitarist Tomomi Aratani, bassist Mamiko Oda, keyboardist Wakano Ishibashi, and drummer Reika Okuyama.

The year after forming, they entered a high school band contest with their first original song, “Doranko Baby,” written during their sophomore summer vacation, and won the Grand Prix.

That success spurred a variety of activities, and in 2013 they embarked on their first national tour.

They’re known for a distinctive singing voice, a powerful rock sound, and lyrics that bare raw emotion!

soulELAIZA

ELAIZA - “Soul” (official video)
soulELAIZA

In addition to her work as an actress, Elaiza Ikeda is also active as an artist, performing as ELAIZA as a singer.

Her track “Tamashii” is her new song.

It features a surreal, downer vibe reminiscent of Billie Eilish, and is sung within a narrow vocal range throughout.

Since the main vocal style is a whispery delivery, even those without much vocal power can sing it comfortably.

A must-listen for anyone looking for a moody, downbeat track—be sure to check it out.

Even if we’re far apart…Every Little Thing

ELT 'Even if we're far apart...' Teruteru Karaoke
Even if we're far apart...Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing became explosively popular among people of the same generation, regardless of gender, in the late 1990s.

If you’re from that generation, there are probably many of you who still sing their songs at karaoke, right? The song “Tatoe Tooku Hanaretetemo…” is included on ELT’s first album, “everlasting,” released in 1997.

This album became ELT’s first million-seller.

As the title suggests, it’s a love song about being far apart—a long-distance relationship.

Departure GraffitiFLOW

FLOW_Tabidachi Graffiti [Live] Sub.Español.
Departure GraffitiFLOW

A single released by FLOW in November 2010 is drawing attention as a song that resonates with students on the verge of graduation.

Carried on a gentle breeze, it sings of the courage to take a step toward the future, with themes of warm-hearted farewells and growth.

It speaks of paper airplanes launched outside the classroom window and memories of days spent together, renewing the resolve to move forward even while looking back on the past.

The lyrics also convey the importance of believing in oneself and living in the present, delicately portraying the loneliness and anxiety, as well as the hope and anticipation, that accompany a departure.

A special live performance was also held at Moro Hospital Nursing School in Saitama Prefecture, making this a song that lifts the spirits of graduating students.