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 that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (321–330)
Spring of departure has come.Sumairēji
This is a S/mileage song that brightly sings about taking a fresh first step into a new life with the arrival of spring.
It cheerfully portrays young people parting ways as they walk different paths, holding sparkling memories and strong bonds in their hearts.
Released in March 2013, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking.
Loved by many as a perfect cheer song for graduation season, it gives you the courage to keep moving toward your dreams, even while feeling anxious about diving into a new environment.
Recommended for anyone who wants to look back on cherished memories with close friends while feeling their heart swell with anticipation for a new chapter.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (331–340)
tat-tat-tan (onomatopoeia for rhythmic drumming/footsteps)Tarutotatan
Sung by tartetatin, a female duo known for their vocals that mix comfort and excitement, “Tatotatan” is a track from their 2015 album SHIRODUCER.
It’s a highly distinctive song in which most of the lyrics are repetitions of phrases familiar from Setsubun, and once you hear it, it’s addictively hard to get out of your head.
After listening to it a few times, you might find yourself unconsciously trying to drive away demons to the melody of “Tatotatan” when you do the bean-throwing ritual.
Carbonated Cat WaterTezuka
This work by Vocaloid producer Tezuka was released in July 2024.
With the cute vocals of Kagamine Rin and Hatsune Miku, it sings of the desire to stay forever with a beloved partner.
Yoshiki Kagurazaka’s guitar adds a brilliant touch to the arrangement, building excitement as the track progresses.
It’s a breezy, adorable, feel-good rock tune—be sure to check it out!
Three Men in Traveling Attiredikku mine
Dick Mine’s “Tabisugata Sannin Otoko” is a classic Showa-era song that depicts Japan’s beautiful scenery and the passion of men.
It extols the grandeur of Mount Fuji and the beauty of clear streams, and its lyrics celebrating masculine pride and courage resonate deeply.
Released in 1938, the song became a signature work in the career of Dick Mine, who was a top moneymaking star for Teichiku Records.
It’s a perfect choice to sing when enjoying karaoke with seniors or sharing nostalgic memories.
It’s your birthday, huh.Tōtasu Matsumoto
Tortoise Matsumoto’s “Tanjoubi Yane” gives you power with lyrics that resonate with the soul.
Released in 2011, this is a song I hope parents will sing to celebrate a new chapter for their beloved child.
The sound is fun and simple, and the message that overflows from the lyrics—“Thank you for being born” and “It’s normal for life to have ups and downs, so live joyfully”—is gentle yet empowering, giving strength for the first step of a child setting out on their journey.
Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~Naoto Intiraymi
Singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi hails from Kameyama City in Mie Prefecture.
True to the meaning of his name Inti Raymi—“Festival of the Sun”—his distinctive singing voice warmly embraces listeners.
He made his major debut in 2001 under the name Naoto with the release of “Growing up !!.” After traveling the world, he debuted a second time in 2005 under the name NAOTO INTI RAYMI, and then made a third debut in 2010 under the name Naoto Inti Raymi with the single “Carnival↑?” He is also highly skilled at soccer, having played for the Kashiwa Reysol junior youth team, and has participated in futsal tournaments and appeared frequently on soccer-related TV programs.
Song of Treasuresnana-iro
Nana-iro made their major debut in 2006 with the single “Takaramonono Uta.” The group was formed when Ai Utsumi from Aichi Prefecture and Michiko Iwahori from Fukui Prefecture met in a club at the University of Fukui, where they both enrolled.
Their 2007 single “Blanket” was featured as an insert song in the Kansai TV drama “Oniyome Nikki: Ii Yu Dana,” and in 2013 they released their second album “ten” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their formation.
