Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
When it comes to songs that start with “To,” what songs come to mind for you?
There are plenty of classic tracks titled “Tokyo,” and you can probably think of many song titles that begin with words like “Time” (Toki) or “Friend” (Tomo) as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “To.”
Use this as a handy guide not only for song-title shiritori, but also when you’re stuck choosing songs for karaoke shiritori, where you link the last letter of each song title to the next.
All right, let’s dive in!
Songs with titles that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks from a wide range of eras! (1–10)
Tropical KissNEW!merokuru
A refreshing upper tune that rides a tropical sound to tell the story of a summer romance that begins out of the blue! Created by Vocaloid producer Merokuru, it’s an original track written for the compilation album “KiraHapi Collection vol.1,” released in April 2025, and it was also included on the concept solo album “Summer Kiss,” released in November 2025.
The way a chance event sends feelings of love into overdrive is adorably portrayed, and just listening makes your heart flutter! It’s perfect for anyone who’s right at the start of a new romance or looking to add some excitement to their everyday life—a quintessential piece of summer pop!
Tontsukatan-tanNEW!Kureijī Wowuwo!!
A pop-rock number that gets everyone hyped from the very first moments at karaoke.
It’s a track by the band Crazy WowWow!!, formed by classmates at a music school.
The charm lies in a sound that fuses Vocaloid-style catchiness with the driving energy of rock.
Packed with playful wordplay, it’s crafted to laugh off Monday blues and the grind of everyday life.
Released in October 2025, it became a massive hit on social media thanks to its cute animated video and dance clip.
In February 2026, it was performed live on a TV show, sparking even more buzz.
Brimming with onomatopoeia and call-and-response shouts, it’s perfect for getting both the singer and the crowd moving together.
Highly recommended if you want to crank the energy to max from the start!
TokyoNEW!Yukiguni
Snow Country is a three-piece band that has quickly drawn the indie scene’s keen attention.
Formed in Tokyo in 2023, they craft a distinctive sound that weaves in elements of alternative rock and shoegaze.
Their masterpiece Pothos, released in June 2024, made them an instant sensation and earned the Kanto Block Award at the CD Shop Awards 2025.
Rather than simply unleashing loud sounds, their quiet ensembles—making deft use of space—and literary vocals gently seep into the heart.
Portraying urban solitude and natural landscapes, their music is recommended for those who want to step away from the daily bustle and immerse themselves deeply in solitary silence.
Got it, love you♡NEW!＝LOVE
A charming number by =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, that brightly sings of a straightforward crush.
The song expresses overflowing feelings for someone you like with cute words, and its pop, bouncy melody is irresistible.
Released in December 2017 as a coupling track on their second single, it also received a music video.
Symbolizing their early, classic idol style, this piece is beloved by fans.
Its up-tempo beat makes it easy to add call-and-response, perfect for getting hyped at karaoke with friends your age.
When you want to honestly convey the frustration of unrequited love, be sure to sing it with all the energy you’ve got.
When flyingNEW!Vaundy
A song crafted by singer-songwriter Vaundy, who draws attention with his genre-defying musicality and unique sensibility.
Released as a digital single in April 2026, it serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Twin in the Yokai Realm.” Created as a counterpart to the ending theme sung by yama, this piece portrays the very moment the two protagonists set off on their journey.
The lyrics are striking for their conceptual word choices, which bring to the surface a complex emotional state where the will to move forward intersects with anxiety.
The uplifting sound vividly expresses both inner turbulence and the power to press on.
It’s a deeply narrative-linked track that offers support to those who want to take a new step or are being pushed to make a decision despite their doubts.
tote toNEW!papetto sunsun
Tote-to, the debut single by Puppet Sunsun, a character hugely popular on social media.
Chosen as the theme song for a short movie segment on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV, it became a hot topic right after its digital release in June 2025.
The lyrics were written by Sunsun themself, expressing the loveliness of everyday life in simple words—like the chill of the morning air and the onomatopoeia of footsteps.
The crisp guitar sound and the slightly nasal, charming vocals feel soothing, giving you the courage to reset your morning mood and move forward.
The music video, featuring an adorable dance, is also a big hit.
It’s a warm, smile-filled pop song that makes you want to sing and dance along.
Specially, do it.NEW!＝LOVE
Here’s a cute love song that’s become a huge sensation on social media like TikTok and is wildly popular among elementary school kids.
This track by =LOVE features lyrics written by Rino Sashihara.
Set to a sweet, poppy melody, it portrays an intense possessiveness that isn’t satisfied with ordinary expressions of love and demands to be treated as someone truly special.
Released as a single in February 2025, it’s paired as a double A-side with another track, “More Than Lovers, Not Quite in Love,” which was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “I’m Getting Married to the Girl I Hate in My Class.” It was so popular that it won the Lyrics Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year.
The catchy choreography in the chorus is adorable, too—sing and dance to it with friends at karaoke, and you’re guaranteed a great time!