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! (371–380)
Birthday songSakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
“Birthday Song” is one of the birthday songs actually sung in nursery schools and kindergartens.
You can include the birthday child’s name in the lyrics.
The gentle lyrics express wishes for the child to continue growing up healthy, which is lovely.
There are two verses, but it’s a very short song, so everyone can sing it together with the teacher’s piano accompaniment.
It’s a song you can use for birthdays in any month, so if you’re unsure what to sing, give this one a try.
Let’s all sing it out cheerfully together!
birthday (tan-tan-tanjoubi)Sakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Sakata Tomiharu
It feels special to include a child’s name in the lyrics, doesn’t it? That’s why I’d like to introduce “Tanjoubi (Tan Tan Tanjoubi).” The lyrics are by Junichi Yoda and the music is composed by Tomiharu Sakata.
It’s a catchy tune that really sticks in your head.
Another great point is that you can enjoy clapping along to the lyrics.
It helps create the feeling that everyone is celebrating together and builds a sense of unity.
Let’s think of ways to make the birthday child smile!
Pop goes the egg.Sakushi: Sakura Tomoko / Sakkyoku: Washizuna Tsue
Hold the baby’s hands and bring them together as if cracking an egg.
From there, to the rhythm of the song, gently touch their face, neck, and body—this interactive play is called “Tamagowo Pon.” Raw egg, fried egg, boiled egg… the cute lyrics are delightful, aren’t they? And of course, zero-year-olds are as adorable as little jewels.
If you see a smile during this touch-time, it will make you happy too.
Talking to the baby while touching their body supports their emotional development and helps with stress care.
It’s also known as “touch care.”
Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
“Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!”—a beloved hit from NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho”—is the perfect song for entrance-ceremony season, when bright yellow dandelions are blooming everywhere.
Its charming lyrics encourage children who feel anxious, telling shy kids, attention-seekers, lonely ones, and crybabies alike that everyone is part of the group.
It’s also a great choice for current students and teachers to sing as a gift to new entrants.
Let’s all sing together and join the Dandelion Club!
Birthday Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Mine Akira / Sakkyoku: Uiruherumu
This song was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1972, and it’s still sung at many nursery schools and kindergartens today.
Many adults have probably heard it, too.
Originally, it’s a Japanese cover of an Italian children’s song with lyrics about throwing a grand musical performance for a birthday, making it a perfect, festive choice for birthday parties or concerts.
It’s adorable sung as-is, but adding choreography and performing it at a birthday party would make it even more exciting!
birthdayLyrics: Toshio Shimizu ・ Composition: Yuko Onuma
This song, “Tanjoubi” (Birthday), is a very short birthday tune.
Even with a piano intro, it’s only about 20 seconds long, so it could be perfect for birthday parties in infant classes.
Its bouncy rhythm and simple lyrics make it easy for children to learn.
Even 0- and 1-year-olds can enjoy the music in their own way by bouncing to the beat or swaying their bodies.
Let’s all sing together and savor the festive atmosphere of celebrating a birthday.
The piano accompaniment is simple too, so even those who aren’t confident can manage it!
dandelionSakushi: Kadokura Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi
Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.
Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.
Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.
In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.
The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.