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 popular J-POP songs that start with “Ta”! (21–30)
A Place for the Soulmakaroni enpitsu
The title track written as the theme song for Nissan’s “SAKURA” commercial, included on Macaroni Enpitsu’s major-label 2nd EP, “Tama-shii no Ibasho” (“Where the Soul Belongs”).
Released in June 2022, this work’s exhilarating band sound and catchy melodies add color to early-summer driving scenes.
Marking their 10th anniversary, the words they wove around the theme of “a place to belong” are sure to resonate with those sentimental feelings that surface even during a fun vacation.
The affirming message delivered over a brisk rhythm will likely lift your spirits even when you’re stuck in traffic.
It’s a pop-rock number that helps both mind and body move forward—perfect for listening to during long holiday journeys.
Turn Back TimeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
The dance and vocal group FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE captivates fans with glamorous visuals and undeniable talent.
Featured on their milestone first album “FANTASTIC 9,” released in February 2020, this song powerfully pushes people forward toward their dreams.
Originally released in 2018 as an EXILE track, their version was rearranged by ATSUSHI, evolving into a more danceable and brighter sound.
The lyrics, which convey passionate feelings for their companions and a sense of solidarity, are sure to ignite courage in listeners’ hearts.
When you feel like giving up or want to look ahead, listening to it will surely fill you with energy for tomorrow.
It’s a refreshing yet strong-hearted number that symbolizes the group’s unity.
Taxi to the MoonPenthouse
It’s a funky dance tune with a sound that evokes retro ’80s soul and disco, grabbing you from the intro.
Featured as the first track on the album “Laundry,” released in November 2024, it employs a clever lyrical trick that makes Japanese sound almost like English, offering a little shock to your ears every time you listen.
The wordplay that conjures images of space travel pairs perfectly with the driving, high-speed beat, showcasing the band’s playful spirit to the fullest.
Its brisk runtime—just over two minutes—delivers a refreshing rush, making it the perfect track to blow away the blues or to crank up your energy before a big moment.
tapestrySnow Man
When we feel the gentle sunlight of spring, we can’t help wanting to reaffirm our bond with the ones we love.
The eighth single released in March 2023 by Snow Man, a male idol group known for their captivating high-level performances, was selected as the theme song for the film My Happy Marriage, starring group member Ren Meguro.
The lyrics portray two lonely people who meet and gradually spend time together, sung over a bittersweet yet warm melody.
With its beautiful sound that incorporates a traditional Japanese aesthetic and a structure in which each member sings with heartfelt emotion, the song evokes the moving power of a story.
If you listen to it with someone special while walking under rows of cherry blossoms, it will gently encourage you both as you step into the future together.
Maybe!Kakizaki Yūta
Released in April 2025 as a track on the album “Practice of Prayer,” this work stands out among home-recording artists, who come in many styles, for the way Yuta Kakizaki single-handedly handled everything from songwriting and composition to performance and engineering.
The result is a piece that strongly reflects an individual’s inner world.
It gives the impression that he created it while deeply confronting the doubts and regrets in his own life.
The vocals, sung gently and without making definitive statements, have an intimate quality that slips naturally into the listener’s heart.
This style of singing also pairs perfectly with the alternative sound.
If you’re feeling a bit worn out by everyday life, be sure to give it a listen.
Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
With the arrival of spring and dandelions blooming bright yellow, “Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!!” is a song that makes you want to sing out with energy.
Its lyrics invite both the shy and the showy to all become members of the “Dandelion Club,” offering strong support to children who are about to make new friends.
The only requirements to join are to wave at the sun and breathe in the spring breeze! The song was featured as the “Song of the Month” in May 2003 on NHK’s educational program “Okaasan to Issho.” Written and composed by Osamu Sakata, it’s a popular track also included on the album “Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!” If teachers and children sing it together at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, it will ease nerves and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The sun is warm and it’s hilarious.namiguru
This work portrays the quiet happiness of everyday life over a gentle shuffle beat.
Vocaloid producer Namiguru released it in May 2023.
With a stylish sound incorporating elements of R&B and jazz, it unfolds a pleasant melody.
Its charm lies in a warmth that gently affirms you, as if saying it’s okay even if you fail.
It wraps a heart taut with the tension of a new chapter in life in a cozy, sunlit cheerfulness.