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! (451–460)
Monochrome Worldwataame
If you’re struggling with thoughts like “How am I supposed to live from here on out?”, why not let this song lend you a hand? Monochrome World, a track by Watame (aka Kisetsu-P), was released in 2013.
It’s a rock number with a mixed flavor, colored by dynamic string tones layered over a band sound.
IA’s heartrending vocals are striking and match well with the protagonist’s feelings, whose world appears in monochrome.
Harness the power of music to break through your hesitation!
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Selected as the official theme song for the 93rd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, this track is an anthem of encouragement dedicated to everyone living through challenging times.
Blending a pop sound with a brass section, it features a strikingly grand melody line that evokes the passionate cheers from the Alps stands.
It powerfully gives voice to the real feelings of young people—the difficulty of expressing one’s true self, the desire to be understood, and the importance of friends who empathize.
Even when their voices are carried away by the wind, the lyrics convey their unwavering resolve to keep sending a genuine cheer, instilling courage in every listener.
It’s a must-listen not only for high school ballplayers, but for anyone striving toward their dreams and goals.
a windfall; an unexpected piece of good luck (literally, “rice cakes falling from a shelf”)busai-ku
The unit Busaiku, produced by Masahiro Nakai, has a song called “Tana Kara Botamochi” that’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.
The group was formed from the less prominent members of Kis-My-Ft2, and even their unit name gives off a tongue-in-cheek vibe.
Their bittersweet cries from behind the three members who stand at the front of Kis-My-Ft2 are sure to make you laugh.
It’s recommended for people who want to shout about their own underdog status, as well as for anyone who simply loves Johnny’s or Kis-My-Ft2.
If you pick this song while everyone’s singing at karaoke, you’re bound to get noticed.
importantFunatsu Mahiro
Masato Funatsu is a singer-songwriter from Shimane Prefecture, born in 2001.
He moved to Tokyo alone at 15 and made his major debut in 2018, channeling his own experiences and emotions into his music.
His single “Taisetsu” (“Precious”) was released in December 2022.
The song carries a heartwarming message about the small moments of everyday life and deeply moves listeners.
Its lyrics highlight the value of relationships with those close to us and prompt awareness of the “precious” things we tend to overlook in our daily routines.
Funatsu’s delicate vocals and rich melodies are perfect for commemorating cherished family moments, such as a baby’s growth record.
It’s a track especially recommended for parents watching their children grow.
For exampleKafu
If you want to hype up the crowd with a passionate, emotional song, this is the one.
It was used as an insert song in the film “Pompo: The Cinéphile,” and it’s sung by KAF, who’s active as a VTuber.
Released digitally in 2021, the lyrics and composition were handled by the popular Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori.
The breathy, striking vocal performance showcases KAF’s appeal to the fullest.
The driving band sound is seriously cool, too.
Sing this, and your karaoke session will instantly feel like a music festival.
Introducing songs starting with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (461–470)
No matter how…Nishino Kana
The 15th single “Tatoe Donna ni…” was featured as the song for the SONY WALKMAN “Play You.” commercial.
The lyrics, which convey feelings for a former lover and a sense of regret, may overlap with many listeners’ own memories.
Its restrained vocal tone and low key make it easy to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it approachable to try.
However, there are occasional leaps in pitch, so be careful not to lose track of the notes, including the pitches before and after.
Adorable Hideyoshi unifies the realmChōnōryoku Senshi Dorian
This song expresses the feeling of “tottoi” (overwhelming adoration/reverence) with playful lyrics.
It’s included on Psychic Warrior Durian’s second mini-album, “Hanpa-nei Meiban,” released in April 2020.
Its worldbuilding is striking, conveying overflowing ‘oshi’ (idol/stan) feelings through historical motifs like Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the little cuckoo.
The comical, pop-tinged rock sound is another highlight.
It might be the perfect pick if you’re looking for a song everyone can sing together as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties.