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 starting with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (281–290)
killing timekinoko teikoku
It’s a song that begins with a sentimental guitar tone and then draws you into a distinctive worldview.
Created by Kinoko Teikoku, it’s included on their mini-album “Uzu ni Naru,” released in May 2012.
An over-eight-minute epic depicting the tedium of everyday life and inner turmoil.
It features Kinoko Teikoku’s signature emotional sound influenced by shoegaze and post-rock.
It’s packed with subtle feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and a kind of resignation felt within a monotonous routine.
A track you’ll want to sing slowly and thoroughly at solo karaoke or with a small group of close friends.
Time lapse (feat. Yella.E)kocchi no kento
A heartwarming cross-border duet ballad between Japan and Korea has been born.
Its vivid imagery, like a time-lapse capturing the shifting colors of the sky, and lyrics that reflect the ache of unreturned feelings leave a strong impression.
Marking Kocchi no Kento’s first love song, the track features Yella.E from the Korean beatbox and a cappella crew BEATPELLA HOUSE.
Their translucent vocals overlap to create a beautiful harmony that feels like a bridge between the two countries.
Released digitally in March 2025, the song is drawing attention as a new direction for Kocchi no Kento, who has often favored uptempo numbers.
With a duet that gently blends two hearts, it’s full of a charm that makes you want to sing it together with someone special.
tobacco / cigarette(s)koresawa
Koresawa’s song, which delicately captures the ache of heartbreak, is one that many women in their twenties can easily relate to.
Using cigarettes as a key motif in the story, it voices lingering feelings and regret for a past lover.
Released as a digital single in March 2017 during her indie period, the track was praised as a work that strongly showcases her musical identity.
It’s perfect for times when you want to soothe the pain of love or open up to friends about what’s in your heart.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke, and it’s recommended to perform it with plenty of emotion.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (291–300)
It was surely spring.gomen nasai ga ienakute
Gomen Nasai ga Ienakute’s song “It Was Surely Spring” is filled with the emotions of spring.
Released in March 2023, this track is a gem where freshness and wistfulness coexist.
It delicately depicts scenes of cherry blossoms dancing in the air and reflections on memories fading away.
The brisk tempo seems to express emotions swirling in one’s heart.
Add this cool spring song to your playlist.
Great Catch Festivalsakuramaya
Among festival songs, the one that celebrates a bountiful fish catch is Maya Sakura’s “Tairyō Matsuri” (“Bountiful Catch Festival”).
It was Sakura’s debut single when she made her debut in 2008 as the youngest enka singer in history.
Her mature, vibrato-rich voice astonished many! This song conveys not only the joy of a big catch, but also gratitude and appreciation for the fishermen who bravely head out to sea.
Of course, it’s not just for fishermen—it’s the perfect festival tune to applaud the efforts of anyone working hard.
Fight! Polymersasaki isao
This is a powerful, up-tempo track brimming with the spirit of 1970s hero anime.
A forceful rock-style performance pairs with fiery vocals reminiscent of steel-like strength, brilliantly conveying the protagonist’s courage and power.
The tense developments and high-velocity rhythm further heighten the realism of battle scenes, making it a superb piece.
Released in October 1974 as a tie-in song for the third installment of Tatsunoko Production’s sci-fi action hero TV anime series, it was later used in a live-action film as well.
Showcasing Isao Sasaki’s overwhelming vocal prowess, this track is perfect for moments when you want to stoke your fighting spirit or boost your motivation.
Until the sun risessarasa
Sarasa offers a music experience like no other.
She’s a rising singer-songwriter who creates songs with a mysterious vibe that’s neither ballad nor pop.
In fact, her sound seems to be a unique distillation of blues elements.
It’s soothing and gentle, yet somehow warm—please give this intriguing feeling a try.
I should also add that she’s active in multiple fields, including working as a buyer for an apparel brand and as a writer.
