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! (351–360)
Under the sunRemioromen
Remioromen is a rock band known for carefully depicting the movements of the heart in songs like “Konayuki” and “March 9.” Their 2006 release “Taiyo no Shita” was used as the theme song for the film “Helen the Baby Fox.” Its appeal lies in a poignant band sound that unfolds at a mid-tempo pace.
The track was also recorded in New York, and the lyrics make you want to gaze out at a wider world.
It’s a warm number that empathizes with those troubled by love, especially the anxiety of wondering, “How does the other person feel about me?”
Birthday songichi zero zero
A birthday song that opens with a catchy vocal melody carried by a transparent-sounding performance: the shimmer of acoustic guitar, a lingering bassline, and richly layered strings.
It’s a track said to have been made so the artist could be celebrated on their own birthday, and knowing that gives the song a whole new perspective when you listen.
The gentle atmosphere that permeates the entire piece makes it a perfect fit for birthdays—whether for yourself or for someone else.
I’m home, you.ichi ni san
For those who find themselves thinking, “I can’t help but keep thinking about that person…,” I recommend the song “Tadaima, Anata” (“I’m Home, You”).
It was produced in 2021 by the Vocaloid producer Hifumi, known for crafting songs that highlight the beauty of the Japanese language.
The track features a striking, driving band sound paired with a heartrending melody line.
KAFU’s cool voice traces lyrics that let overflowing feelings for a loved one spill out.
It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful rock ’n’ roll number that sits close to the helplessness of heartbreak.
If you’re feeling the loneliness of being unable to see the one you love, give it a listen.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (361–370)
Fun MathSanshi Shōjo
Sansū Girl is a four-piece co-ed rock band.
The band name is read as “Sansū Girl.” While rooted in rock, they’ve gained popularity for a broad musicality that transcends genre.
Among their songs, a particularly strong recommendation is Tanoshii Sansū.
It features a Chinese-pop-like finish, with a consistently comical and cute vibe throughout.
Despite its bright tone, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and there aren’t any notably high parts.
The tempo is a bit fast, so as long as you keep a solid sense of rhythm while singing, anyone can aim for a high score.
Traveling Asiasekai denryoku
This rhythmic track evokes a sense of Asian ambience.
Composed by World Power and released in October 2023, its lyrics—rich with imagery of walking through foreign lands and a positive message—invite listeners on a journey.
The sound feels modern yet nostalgic, and together with the visuals it offers a multisensory experience.
When creating a rendition, cherish the melody line while crafting the overall world of the song.
It’s also well-suited for an acoustic cover.
I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho
A signature song by Miho Nakayama, who was active from the Showa into the Heisei era, delicately portrays the poignant feelings of a woman in love.
As her friends marry one after another, the protagonist’s anxieties about her own romance and future are woven into a beautiful melody.
Released in February 1994, the track was used as the theme song for a drama starring Nakayama and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It sold a total of 1.048 million copies, becoming a million seller.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those standing at a crossroads in love or life.
It’s great for karaoke, and also recommended for listening together with someone special.
tobacco; cigarette; smokingNakamura Ataru
A signature song by Ataru Nakamura that delicately depicts a sense of poignancy and transience through the image of cigarette smoke rising.
Released in May 2011, the track is also included on the album “Tomodachi no Uta,” and has left a deep impression on many listeners.
The moments of recalling past lovers or cherished people through the act of smoking alone at night are expressed strikingly, resonating deeply with the heart.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those feeling the pain of heartbreak or loneliness, or to anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
Nakamura’s clear, transparent vocals further enhance the world of this piece.