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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! (261–270)

Eaten loveaiko

aiko - “Eaten Love” music video
Eaten loveaiko

This is aiko’s 41st single overall, released on September 29, 2021.

When you listen to aiko herself sing, she never tries to show off vocal prowess, but she skillfully weaves in mixed voice and falsetto, so trying to do a complete copy might be a bit challenging.

That said, the melody itself is easy to hum along to, so if the high-tone parts feel tough, adjust the karaoke key to suit your range and it should become very singable.

If you avoid straining and keep your delivery light overall, it will likely sound even better!

Time To Feelasobi

asobi – Time To Feel [Lyric Video]
Time To Feelasobi

Asobi is a six-piece urban mixture band.

With a lineup of guitar, bass, trackmaker, MC, front performer, and vocalist, they’ve won popularity for a sound that distills R&B into pop music.

Their new track is Time To Feel.

While rooted in R&B, certain verses also evoke trendy tropical hip-hop and city pop vibes.

It’s an extremely smooth, easy-to-listen-to song, so if you enjoy Western music, definitely give it a listen.

Arrive at the terminal, dance right awaychelmico

Its addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen is striking, and its not-too-bright, bittersweet vibe has earned a reputation for being stylish.

Lately, there’s been an increase in city-tinged hip-hop sung by women, hasn’t there? They’re a female rap duo formed in 2014, consisting of Rachel and Mamiko.

The song was used in a SAISON CARD commercial.

It was released digitally as part of Credit Saison’s “MUSIC LOVERS ONLY PROJECT,” a project within J-WAVE’s SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100.

Scat of the Sundorlis

The female singer-songwriter dorlis is from Okayama City.

It’s pronounced “Doh-ris.” While hitchhiking around the country and performing street gigs, she was scouted in front of Okayama Takashimaya and made her indie debut in 2002 with the single “Hitorigoto Mitai ni Aishiteta.” In 2005, she made her major-label debut with the single “Mariposa.” Centered on the classical guitar she has loved since childhood, her lively, rhythmically rich high-quality tracks and dorlis’s pleasant vocals will lift your spirits.

She’s especially recommended for those who enjoy a jazzy vibe.

Her worldview—depicting the push and pull of romance, said to let “poison and flowers coexist”—is also a must-hear.

Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (271–280)

I’m home. Welcome back. Thank you — our future.erica

erica - “Tadaima Okaeri Arigatou ~Our Future~” Lyrics
I'm home. Welcome back. Thank you — our future.erica

Singer-songwriter Erica, who serves as a “Yamanashi Ambassador” for her home prefecture and a “Hokuto City Goodwill Ambassador,” included the song “Tadaima Okaeri Arigatou ~Bokura no Mirai~” on her third album, Confession Songs 3: A Song for You 2.

The track was selected as the theme song for the documentary-variety program “Tetsudō Hakkenden: Tetsu-ani-chan Announcer Daisuke Fujita Goes!” Rather than dwelling on parting, its lyrics seem to encourage a new departure, conveying both cheers and gratitude to a senior who has been supportive.

With its expansive sound featuring piano and strings, this heartfelt number is sure to move you.

Even if it doesn’t reach youerica

erica – “Even If It Doesn’t Reach You” PV Full
Even if it doesn't reach youerica

When you’re in love, you get excited about all sorts of things and then feel down about others—the emotional ups and downs can get pretty intense, right? When you’re feeling low and want to look ahead, the song I want you to listen to is “Even If It Doesn’t Reach You.” It doesn’t portray a stereotypically strong woman, nor does it hit you with a hard, punchy kind of strength, but it makes you realize, “Oh, there’s this kind of strength too.” There are things anyone might overlook, feelings that might go unnoticed—but even if no one recognizes them, being able to stay true to yourself—that’s real strength.

It’s a song that moves you with that realization.

I just wanted a diagnosis.kyiku

I just wanted a diagnosis/Kabuka, Seikai, Kazehiki
I just wanted a diagnosis.kyiku

It’s a song with striking vocal work by Kanofu, Seikai, and Kazehiki.

Created by kyiku in September 2023, it portrays the protagonist’s inner conflict in seeking a diagnosis, expressing feelings of loneliness and despair.

The chorus line “I wanted to feel that I was loved” really grabs the heart.

It’s a deep Vocaloid track that prompts reflection on mental health and self-esteem.

It’s great to listen to alone, but I also recommend singing it with friends and sharing the empathy.