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! (31–40)
Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEE
A ballad whose warm acoustic sound and beautiful three-part harmonies sink deep into the heart! Its worldview, which likens the strength of a flower that stands back up even after being trampled to the journey of life, gives us the courage to face forward even in uncertain times.
Released as a single in August 2003, it became beloved as the ending theme for the national anime Doraemon.
THE ALFEE’s uniquely beautiful choral work transcends the bounds of a children’s program and stirs the hearts of adults as well.
Also included on the album Going My Way, it’s a classic that enjoys strong support from fans.
As an uplifting song recommended for March—when many experience changes like graduation or job transfers—it gently nudges those feeling a bit anxious.
It’s a wonderful piece that makes you feel like blooming sturdily like a dandelion while savoring the spring warmth.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is a rousing cheer song written for the project “Fight! Kyushu,” which aims to energize Kyushu.
Released by WANIMA as a digital-only single in April 2021, it also drew attention when it was unveiled as a surprise at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ season opener ceremony.
Riding on a brisk, fast-paced sound, it powerfully pushes forward those who strive ahead despite anxiety and doubt.
Its fiery message urging listeners to “hang in there” is sure to resonate especially in spring, a season of big changes.
It’s a high-energy track you’ll want to play to rally yourself when you feel like faltering in a new life phase or challenge.
Takato Sakura RoadMizumori Kaori
Set against the backdrop of Takato Castle Ruins Park in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, this acclaimed song layers the sight of dancing cherry blossoms over a bittersweet romance.
Sung by Kaori Mizumori, known as the “Queen of Local Songs,” the single was released in January 2019 and became a major hit, debuting at No.
5 on the Oricon weekly overall chart.
It portrays a protagonist who, after a sorrowful parting, travels alone to a famed cherry-blossom spot—an image that powerfully conveys the lyrical world that earned an award at the 52nd Japan Lyricist Awards.
A later special edition featuring a duet with the comedy duo Sandwichman also drew attention.
It’s a perfect song for moments under full-bloom sakura when you want to linger in a touch of melancholy or savor the travel-inspired sentiment unique to enka.
Just… I want to see youEXILE
When it comes to heart-stirring, poignant ballads that resonate in the crisp winter air, this work stands out.
It’s the 19th single released by EXILE, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups, in December 2005.
Chosen as the campaign song for KDDI/Okinawa Cellular’s “au × EXILE,” it drew major attention, topping the Oricon weekly chart.
The lyrics pour out overflowing emotions for a beloved person who can no longer be met, along with deep, wrenching regret.
It’s an iconic early EXILE masterpiece, and the vocalist’s richly expressive voice is enough to bring tears to your eyes.
A sentimental winter song that makes you want to listen closely on a quiet winter night spent alone, as you recall days that will never return.
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A heartwarming number that portrays the anxiety and loneliness felt while chasing a dream, and the importance of friends who support each other in those moments.
Just believing you’re not alone can make you stronger, and the time spent together becomes the most irreplaceable treasure—this is the message woven into the song.
It will surely remind you of the bond with “the friends from those days.” The track is included on the album “Kanjō Hyakkei,” released in August 2017.
Interestingly, it drew attention when Miho Takagi named it her “victory song” to listen to before competitions at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, which also led to a live performance on the TV program “Sukkiri.” It’s a perfect song for those striving toward their dreams or for teammates pushing each other to improve, such as in school clubs.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (41–50)
Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai
A famous ballad that overlays scenes of cherry blossoms coloring springtime Kyoto with feelings that never fade over time.
Released in March 2003 as Mai Kuraki’s 15th single, it has continued to be loved as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital.
Reflecting Mai Kuraki’s own sensibilities from her student days spent in Kyoto, its elegant sound with a touch of Japanese flavor is perfect for the arrival of spring.
In this season of meetings and partings, why not sing it at karaoke while recalling nostalgic scenery?
Tantrum SyndromeJopian’s Sleeping
A track by Jopian’s Sleeping, known for their work on Suno, released in January 2026.
As the style tags indicate, the driving energy of punk rock and rapid-fire rap intersect fiercely over a hard beat.
The released audio runs 3 minutes and 51 seconds, and its intensity never lets up until the end, drawing many listeners into this powerful sonic world.
It’s a perfect song for when you’re feeling frustrated or need an energy boost.
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