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)
I can’t be rightzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This is a song written by vocalist ACA-ne as the theme for the live-action film The Promised Neverland, released on December 18, 2020.
The overall vocal range is A3–F5, and it opens with the chorus melody, jumping straight to a D5.
If you can’t hit that first note, the following range will be tough as well, so make sure to prepare thoroughly before singing and aim for it with focus.
It’s definitely not an easy range overall, but the pre-chorus might be the only section you can sing without straining.
Also, with a song that has such a wide range, relying on your throat will make every register harder, so be careful.
To prevent your pitch from dropping, keep your eyebrows and facial muscles lifted and open your throat.
The trick is to commit and project your voice confidently without hesitation.
Taiheiki Main ThemeSaegusa Shigeaki
Set against the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts period, the 1991 NHK Taiga drama “Taiheiki” portrays the tumultuous life of Ashikaga Takauji.
Its opening theme—composed by Shigeaki Saegusa, a versatile creator of everything from opera to film music—immediately swept viewers into the currents of history.
The piece interweaves a rich orchestral sound with the timbres of gagaku instruments, beautifully expressing both the valor of the samurai and the melancholy of the era.
It is included on the soundtrack album NHK Taiga Drama ‘Taiheiki’ no Ongaku, released in September 1991, featuring the powerful performance of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.
Its dignified yet dramatic melody is a track you might turn to when facing a crossroads in life or when you want to quietly compose your heart at night.
TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Many people might feel nostalgic about it as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
It’s a rock number marked by the glamour of glam rock and a danceable beat that makes you want to move.
Kazuya Yoshii’s sultry vocals blend perfectly with the band’s distinctive sensual vibe, captivating listeners.
Released in February 1996 as a double A-side single, this track was a recut from the classic album FOUR SEASONS.
There’s even an anecdote that Yoshii strongly pushed to release it as a single at the time, making it a song that captures the band’s upward momentum.
The chorus has a wonderful sense of openness, making it perfect for getting fired up with friends of the same generation.
JourneyFuji Kaze
This work is striking for its sound that fuses a nostalgic Wurlitzer tone with warm breakbeats.
Framing life as a long journey, it carries a message that gently accepts even our past immaturity.
Released as a single in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Nijiiro Karte.” It’s also included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL” and has garnered strong support from many listeners.
The relaxed melody is easy to hum and offers a comforting sense of easing a taut heart.
When you feel a sudden wave of fatigue in your busy daily life, try listening as a way to be kind to yourself.
It will surely give you energy for tomorrow!
The Terminal ManBONDAGE FRUIT
An instrumental band that fused improvisation with rock and stunned the world with overwhelming technique.
Formed in 1990, it brought together virtuoso players such as guitarist Natsuki Kido and violinist Yuji Katsui.
Their album “Bondage Fruit I” was released in 1994.
Their appeal lies in the hard-edged timbres of violin and vibraphone, and in the tension-filled ensemble woven from complex, shifting meters.
They gained high international acclaim, including an invitation to the U.S.
festival ProgFest ’99 in 1999, and their powerful groove is truly one of a kind.
In 2024, they made headlines with the release of “Bondage Fruit VII,” their first album in 19 years.
Highly recommended for those who want to savor thrilling, architecturally precise music.
tapestrySnow Man
This work is striking for its bittersweet yet warm lyrics—like two lonely people meeting and weaving a story toward the future—and for its delicate melody line that evokes a sense of Japanese elegance.
The emotional vocal delivery, with all nine members singing carefully one by one, really highlights Snow Man’s depth of expression.
Though it’s a gently paced mid-tempo ballad, the dramatic development leading into the chorus is sure to move listeners deeply.
The song was written as the theme for the film My Happy Marriage, which marked Ren Meguro’s first solo lead role, and is included on their eighth single released in March 2023.
It’s a beautiful track that aligns with the film’s worldview, perfect for a quiet night spent thinking of someone dear, or for moments when you want to bask in a heartwarming afterglow.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
It’s a track marked by a nostalgic melody that evokes the scent of summer and parched clouds.
n-buna’s lyrics weave in the essence of Masaoka Shiki’s haiku, blending literary depth with an easy, pleasant rhythm.
suis’s clear, translucent vocals highlight the bittersweetness of youth gone by.
The music video, released in May 2018, drew a major response, and streaming plays have surpassed hundreds of millions, making it one of their signature hits.
The song is included on the mini-album “Makeinu ni Encore wa Iranai,” and in December 2019 it was also used as the opening video for the live show “Sayonara Tarinai Futari.” It’s a masterpiece that gently stays with you in those moments when a sudden memory of the past brings a pang of sadness.