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!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
- Even karaoke beginners can relax! Easy-to-sing songs for men
- A must-see for low-voiced women! Popular songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
- [Karaoke] A roundup of songs that are easy for women to sing!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Da' (Dai-〇〇, Diamond, etc.)
- Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Te”
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
- Songs that start with “Pa.” Great for game hints or making playlists!
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- [2026 Edition] Youth Anthems for Your 40s! A Roundup of Popular Heart-Pounding × Heartwarming Songs
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (51–60)
TIMELESS POWER feat. MOTSUSerizawa Yuu
The exhilarating sense of speed makes you want to hit the gas and take off.
Created as the opening theme for the TV anime MF Ghost 3rd Season, this track was released in February 2026 as the sixth single.
It also made waves for marking the third collaboration with rap legend MOTSU.
The powerful sound that feels like it transcends time intertwines with Ms.
Serizawa’s vocals, creating a one-of-a-kind world.
It gives you such a rush that you can’t help but grip the steering wheel a little tighter.
TERMINALDa-iCE
Released in January 2026 as the lead track from their ninth album, “TERMiNaL,” this song marks the first collaboration between members Daiki Kudo and Yudai Ohno.
Built around the concepts of “a fresh start” and “the next stage,” it’s a danceable number sprinkled with sounds that evoke airports and aircraft.
Its powerful sound, conveying a determination to move toward a new future, gives a push to anyone ready to take on something new.
An energetic track that lets you feel the group’s evolution.
Taiheiki Main ThemeSaegusa Shigeaki
Set against the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts period, the 1991 NHK Taiga drama “Taiheiki” portrays the tumultuous life of Ashikaga Takauji.
Its opening theme—composed by Shigeaki Saegusa, a versatile creator of everything from opera to film music—immediately swept viewers into the currents of history.
The piece interweaves a rich orchestral sound with the timbres of gagaku instruments, beautifully expressing both the valor of the samurai and the melancholy of the era.
It is included on the soundtrack album NHK Taiga Drama ‘Taiheiki’ no Ongaku, released in September 1991, featuring the powerful performance of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.
Its dignified yet dramatic melody is a track you might turn to when facing a crossroads in life or when you want to quietly compose your heart at night.
TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Many people might feel nostalgic about it as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
It’s a rock number marked by the glamour of glam rock and a danceable beat that makes you want to move.
Kazuya Yoshii’s sultry vocals blend perfectly with the band’s distinctive sensual vibe, captivating listeners.
Released in February 1996 as a double A-side single, this track was a recut from the classic album FOUR SEASONS.
There’s even an anecdote that Yoshii strongly pushed to release it as a single at the time, making it a song that captures the band’s upward momentum.
The chorus has a wonderful sense of openness, making it perfect for getting fired up with friends of the same generation.
Introducing songs starting with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (61–70)
JourneyFuji Kaze
This work is striking for its sound that fuses a nostalgic Wurlitzer tone with warm breakbeats.
Framing life as a long journey, it carries a message that gently accepts even our past immaturity.
Released as a single in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Nijiiro Karte.” It’s also included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL” and has garnered strong support from many listeners.
The relaxed melody is easy to hum and offers a comforting sense of easing a taut heart.
When you feel a sudden wave of fatigue in your busy daily life, try listening as a way to be kind to yourself.
It will surely give you energy for tomorrow!
The Terminal ManBONDAGE FRUIT
An instrumental band that fused improvisation with rock and stunned the world with overwhelming technique.
Formed in 1990, it brought together virtuoso players such as guitarist Natsuki Kido and violinist Yuji Katsui.
Their album “Bondage Fruit I” was released in 1994.
Their appeal lies in the hard-edged timbres of violin and vibraphone, and in the tension-filled ensemble woven from complex, shifting meters.
They gained high international acclaim, including an invitation to the U.S.
festival ProgFest ’99 in 1999, and their powerful groove is truly one of a kind.
In 2024, they made headlines with the release of “Bondage Fruit VII,” their first album in 19 years.
Highly recommended for those who want to savor thrilling, architecturally precise music.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
It’s a track marked by a nostalgic melody that evokes the scent of summer and parched clouds.
n-buna’s lyrics weave in the essence of Masaoka Shiki’s haiku, blending literary depth with an easy, pleasant rhythm.
suis’s clear, translucent vocals highlight the bittersweetness of youth gone by.
The music video, released in May 2018, drew a major response, and streaming plays have surpassed hundreds of millions, making it one of their signature hits.
The song is included on the mini-album “Makeinu ni Encore wa Iranai,” and in December 2019 it was also used as the opening video for the live show “Sayonara Tarinai Futari.” It’s a masterpiece that gently stays with you in those moments when a sudden memory of the past brings a pang of sadness.