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! (341–350)
Timing ~Timing~Burakku Bisukettsu
This song, themed around the importance of timing in everyday life, portrays miscommunications and daily frustrations.
Released on April 22, 1998, it became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It achieved the highest sales among songs by units born from the variety show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!”.
The piece is loved across generations for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
It’s likely to be appreciated even in business entertainment settings with bosses or clients, as a song that can be enjoyed across age groups.
It’s also expected to lighten the mood when sung at karaoke thanks to its ease of singing and familiarity.
Timing ~Timing~Burakku Bisukettsu
With its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, Black Biscuits’ song charmingly conveys the universal theme of “timing” over a light, upbeat rhythm.
Released in April 1998, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and became a massive hit, selling around two million copies.
The group also performed on the year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, instantly drawing widespread attention.
It’s an easy-to-sing pop tune that’s perfect for livening up a get-together with friends, and it’s also a great pick when you want to feel bright and positive.
The sun is burning.Pedoro & Kapurishasu
Released in 1973, “The Sun Is Burning,” included on Love Sound Special—the first album Mari Takahashi released after joining Pedro & Capricious—is a track whose laid-back offbeat groove and catchy choral work linger in the ear.
The melody doesn’t move much and the tempo is relaxed, making it relatively easy to sing, but be aware that some phrases sit in a higher key.
In the original, the vibrato is particularly striking, so if you’re confident, why not give it a try?
What’s certain ismakaroni enpitsu
Even when our eyes meet, all we can see is an uncertain future.
Still, this gem of a pop tune by Macaroni Empitsu portrays a romance that keeps moving forward despite it all.
There may be surprisingly few “certain” things in love, but that’s exactly why the desire for two people to trust each other is gently wrapped in warm vocals and a melodic line.
Included on the album “hope,” the song was also featured in April 2020 as the CM song for the contact lens brand CREO, starring Haruna Kawaguchi, touching the hearts of many.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of anyone feeling doubt or anxiety in a relationship.
A Place for the Soulmakaroni enpitsu
If you want to liven up the atmosphere, “Tamashii no Ibasho” is also a great pick.
It was released in 2022 as the lead single from the album of the same name and is also known for its tie-in with Nissan’s SAKURA.
It’s a warm, pop-tinged song that, drawing on experiences during the pandemic, sings about the importance of family and the happiness found in everyday life.
The latter half features frequent key changes and sections with shifted accents, giving it a slightly complex feel.
Because of that, it’s also a song that can make it easier to sound like you’ve really mastered the performance.
TATARI-kun — The Cursed BoyMakishimamu Za Horumon
Short but packed with energy—that’s Maximum the Hormone’s “Tatarikun ~TATARI-kun~.” Featured on the album Kusoban, released January 21, 2004, it overwhelms listeners in just over 30 seconds.
Despite its brevity, the song carries the band’s hallmark, hard-hitting message.
It’s perfect to tackle at karaoke, and even those who are shy about singing in front of others will be able to get the crowd hyped right away.
Don’t underestimate it just because it’s short—you’ll definitely be blown away by its power.
Give it a try when you want to make a big impact in a short amount of time.
It’s just that.Marushii
The song “Tada Soredake no Koto ga sa” has been attracting attention after being used as an insert track in the romance reality show Koisuru Shuumatsu Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~.
It’s a piece by the rock band Marcy, carrying the message of cherishing your partner more.
As the lyrics progress into the latter half, the story gradually comes to light, so you can enjoy it as if you’re watching a drama.
Also, don’t miss the music video featuring model Rinka Kumada.