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! (391–400)
TimeUtada Hikaru
A digital-only single by Hikaru Utada, released in May 2020.
It was newly written as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “Gourmet Detective Goro Akechi.” To sing contemporary R&B like Hikaru Utada, mastering mixed voice is essential.
For many people, the first voice that comes to mind when they hear “mixed voice” is Utada’s.
This song, too, is a perfect example of R&B mixed voice, showcasing superb vocals.
It’s packed with the charm of soft singing delivered with a falsetto-leaning mix and gentle high tones, making it an ideal and highly rewarding piece to practice for mastering mixed voice.
Introducing songs starting with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (401–410)
Time Will TellUtada Hikaru
It’s a track that was released as a double A-side with “Automatic,” Hikaru Utada’s debut and one of her signature songs.
The piano’s timbre is woven into an R&B rhythm that resonates through the body, and the sound conveys a somewhat bright, open atmosphere.
The title “Time Will Tell” carries the meaning that time will resolve things, embedding a message to proceed slowly without rushing.
From its relaxed sound and vocals comes a positive vibe, offering an encouraging reminder that it’s important to take it easy and live at your own pace.
SEASON of the SunAmuro Namie
A song by Namie Amuro, the Okinawa-born singer who became so popular she sparked a social phenomenon as the “diva of the Heisei era,” yet retired in 2018.
It’s a cover of VERONICA SALES’s “SEASON,” and since it was her first single released under her solo name, it’s widely regarded as her de facto solo debut.
The fusion of Eurobeat’s signature synth sound with her emotional vocals is guaranteed to bring a fresh burst of summer energy.
An uptempo track that, across generations, reintroduces the enduring appeal of Namie Amuro.
Drops of the SunAjimine Kiwako
When you’re feeling depressed from the pain of a broken heart, I recommend Kiwa Ajimine’s “Shizuku of the Sun.” She performed this song at a Yamaha-sponsored music contest in 2015, where it won both the Grand Prix and the Audience Award.
Its heartrending melody and Ajimine’s beautiful, gentle voice alone are enough to bring you to tears.
The lyrics convey that while a love that has ended can’t be changed, the happy memories you shared can and should be cherished in your heart.
When heartbreak makes it hard to look forward, keep those joyful memories as they are, let this song help you cry it out, and then start walking forward again.
I’m home.Natsumi Murota
Natsumi Murota is a singer-songwriter from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.
She also performs as part of the three-piece girls’ band, migs.
After receiving an acoustic guitar, she began making music in high school, and she is now based in Okayama, where she attends university.
Her songs, which depict everyday life and are filled with a nostalgic atmosphere, are captivating, and there’s a gentle warmth that subtly comes through, which I find lovely.
With a distinctly Japanese sensibility and a folk-like style, she’s especially recommended for fans of Aimyon and Mao Abe!
Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~Miyazawa Kazufumi with Hisaishi Joe
The Nagano Paralympics, held in Japan in 1998, were the first Winter Paralympics to take place in Asia, and they generated a great deal of excitement and interest among the media and the public.
If you watched it on TV or attended in person at the time, you might remember the theme song, “Tabidachi no Toki — Asian Dream Song.” With lyrics by Dorian Sukegawa and composition/arrangement by Joe Hisaishi, sung by Kazufumi Miyazawa of THE BOOM, the song—celebrated for its timeless beauty—was later arranged as a choral piece and became a standard often performed at school ceremonies.
Some people may know it as a choral song but not realize it was originally the theme for the Nagano Paralympics.
By all means, give the original version—sung with heartfelt passion by Miyazawa—a listen!
Like swaying gentlyYoko Miyatake
Yoko Miyatake is a singer-songwriter from Okayama.
Her music—catchy yet imbued with a distinctive, dreamlike quality that evokes Hitoto Yo—is winning attention among hardcore J-POP aficionados.
Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is Yudorou You ni (“As If Adrift”).
This track features a melody with a slightly R&B-tinged feel and maintains an overall ennui-laden mood.
There are some high parts that may seem challenging, but the overall vocal range is narrow, so it shouldn’t be a problem as long as you set the key to suit your voice.
