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! (461–470)
dandelionYūsuke
This is the second single released under the name Yusuke (Yusuke Kamiji), who is also active as an actor.
The song is themed around the dandelion’s flower language, “sincere love,” and it conveys a warm feeling of quietly savoring happiness throughout.
The light reggae rhythm and relaxed vocals layered over it convey a mindset of cherishing everyday life and the happiness found within it.
Depicting a clumsy man pledging his love in his own way, it would be perfect for the moment when the groom reads a letter to the bride.
tiesNoda Megumi
Emi Noda’s new song, which sings of bonds and hope, captivates with a powerful resonance that sinks into the listener’s heart.
The lyrics—portraying friends overcoming hardships together and rising again and again—are a perfect fit for the ending theme of the anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.
The piano-centered arrangement and Noda’s soaring vocals further enhance the song’s world.
Released digitally in October 2024 ahead of Noda’s first Asia tour, this track is highly recommended for anyone seeking the courage to keep moving forward despite failures and setbacks.
Time limitSuzuki Emiko
Singer Emiko Suzuki, whose father is musical theater actor Tomotaka Sugimoto, has been performing live with her family since childhood.
Her ninth digital-only single, “Time Limit,” released on June 23, 2023, kicks off with a hooky melody and a guitar riff that heighten anticipation right from the opening.
The lyrics, which evoke the image of leaving a dissatisfying partner and starting down a new path, may give those who struggle to make decisions the push they need to take that first step.
It’s an edgy number whose ensemble lingers in the ear, mirroring raw, straightforward emotions.
TAXISuzuki Kiyomi
Here’s a song from the end of the Showa era, made in 1987.
Seimi Suzuki—also known as the sister of Masayuki Suzuki—is, I think, a singer with a soulful voice and a coolness that transcends gender.
The song she sings, “TAXI,” only mentions a taxi in the opening lyrics; after that, it depicts a woman going to see the man she separated from.
What makes this song so cool, in my view, is how it expresses the possibility of interaction between a man and a woman after a breakup.
Being able to stay connected post-breakup feels like something uniquely associated with Seimi Suzuki.
Even if the world turns its back on meSuzuki Masayuki
If you’re looking for a song that heals and encourages listeners, “Even If the World Turns Its Back on You” is perfect.
Written by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, it’s also known as the theme song for the drama Resident Detective Season 2.
The lyrics depict someone conveying that even if not everyone in the world is on your side, I am.
Because the message is what matters most in this song, I hope you’ll sing it with feeling rather than focusing on technique.
sighSuzuki Masayuki
Masayuki Suzuki’s fifth album, FAIR AFFAIR, features “Sigh” as its fourth track.
It’s a song that portrays a steamy, grown-up romance and the intertwined emotions of love and hate.
The melody blends pop with blues, giving it a sensual feel.
Overall, it’s quite slow-tempo, which makes it easier to incorporate technique and creative arrangements.
Also, be mindful of the striking ending of the song as you practice.
maneNagayama Yōko
Released in 1996, Mane is a song inspired by Yoshiharu Habu that won numerous awards and was even performed at the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It stands as one of Yoko Nagayama’s signature tracks of the 1990s.
While it’s packed with classic enka techniques—such as rises and falls in phrasing, kobushi turns, and semitone catches—it’s still quite manageable for those who are reasonably accustomed to singing enka.
It’s also recommended as a practice piece for beginners.
Learning enka techniques through this song is a great choice!
