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! (441–450)
Touch my heartIshikawa Hana
Touch my heart has been drawing attention as the theme song for the drama “I Inherited a Host Club.” It’s a track sung by model and singer Hana Ishikawa.
While she has previously produced many ballads that straightforwardly express love, this time—aligned with the drama’s story—she’s crafted lyrics and a sound with a more mature vibe.
That said, since the song portrays a woman’s feelings in love, fans of her earlier work are sure to enjoy it as well.
It’s also recommended for those who like Eurobeat.
Time factorKami wa saikoro o furanai
This is the song that was chosen as the opening theme for season 3 of the anime World Trigger.
It’s a track by the Fukuoka-born rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, released digitally in 2021.
One of its charms is the ethereal soundscape created by a steady, understated rhythm paired with a spacious guitar tone.
And you can’t help but be captivated by vocalist Shusaku Yanagida’s sweet singing voice.
The lyrics—“Because of the path I’ve walked and the life I’ve lived, I can reach my dreams”—are sure to give you a boost.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (451–460)
On my birthday, (pure) white lilies for MashiroFukuyama Masaharu
When I’m walking around town, I occasionally pass someone carrying a big bouquet of flowers.
People holding bouquets are usually smiling, and I always think, “Is it their birthday today?” In the song White Lilies for Your Birthday, pure white lilies are brought into focus.
The lyrics sing about family love, with the message: “I was born because my parents were there, and I want to thank them.” Like Let’s Become a Family and Love Like the Wind, many of Fukuyama’s songs don’t just depict romantic love between men and women but also broadly celebrate familial love.
It’s especially recommended for men who feel shy about saying “thank you” out loud.
TakumiFukuda Kouhei
Kohei Fukuda, known as a rising powerhouse in the worlds of Japanese folk songs and enka, has a new single that honors the spirit of master artisans who approach their work with years of experience and passion.
While preserving tradition, the piece also incorporates a modern sensibility.
It is scheduled for release on January 1, 2025, and the first pressing will include special bonuses.
Fukuda’s powerful voice and heartfelt singing brilliantly portray the life of the craftsman.
It may be challenging to sing at karaoke, but it could be fun to study the lyrics closely and try imitating Fukuda’s distinctive vocal phrasing.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in traditional Japanese culture or who appreciates the mastery of skilled artisans.
Precious frienddōyō
“Taisetsuna Tomodachi” is a song that portrays children graduating from kindergarten and daycare.
With its warm melody and lyrics, it’s perfect for celebrating children’s growth.
The words express both the joy of meeting precious friends and the sadness of parting, sure to bring tears to the eyes.
Set to a slow tempo and gentle piano, it conveys gratitude to friends.
It’s a song filled with feelings for cherished friends that won’t be forgotten, even in elementary school or adulthood.
maybe, surely/probably, absolutely/definitelyTakeuchi Anna
Before her major debut, singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, whose talent had already been drawing attention—including her participation in the “Japan Nite US tour 2018” across seven U.S.
cities—released a digital-only single on August 23, 2023 titled “Tabun, Kitto, Zettai” (“Maybe, Surely, Definitely”).
The track was created around the theme of “the end of the summer of one’s second year in high school.” Its lyrics, which wish for an unrequited love to be fulfilled, vividly bring back the feelings of youth.
With its airy ensemble and faintly nostalgic atmosphere perfectly suited to a twilight view, it’s a bright, pop-leaning number.
I’m counting on you.Kasaogi Shizuko
Ms.
Shizuko Kasagi, the legendary singer who kept scattering the treasure of “songs” across Japan before and after the war.
She broke away from the prevailing norm of singing stock-still, unveiling her numbers with dynamic, spirited choreography.
The effort she put in—and the backlash she faced—may well be beyond what we can imagine.
Her hit song “Tayori ni Shite Masse” is a fun track that blends in Kansai dialect.
When you hear the lyrics, which feel like a pep talk—“I trusted you and followed you, so please, get it together!”—you can’t help but think that even at 88, it’s hardly time to grow old.
A perfect pick to liven up a celebration party!