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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 starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (61–70)

TOKIDa-iCE

Da-iCE – 2nd single “TOKI” Music Video
TOKIDa-iCE

An emotional dance tune that conveys a strong resolve to move toward the future.

Released in April 2014 as the second single and also included on the first album “FIGHT BACK,” “TOKI” lives up to its title by taking “time” as its theme, with a grand EDM sound perfectly matched by the five members’ vocals.

As you listen, you’ll likely feel something hot welling up from deep within your heart.

It was also used as the theme song for Sapporo University’s commercial.

The chorus melody is catchy and easy to remember, but the vocal range is set a bit high, so it might be perfect as a falsetto practice piece.

Choose it when you want to sing your heart out and feel refreshed!

Magic of a winter nightindigo la End

When the cold really starts to set in, you find yourself wanting to listen to songs about bittersweet love, don’t you? This track by the rock band indigo la End is perfect for a winter night like that.

Released in December 2017, it was later included on the album “PULSATE.” It captures the helpless feelings of a love you know won’t be fulfilled but still can’t let go of, carried on delicate instrumentals.

It’s also ideal for creating a mellow mood at karaoke.

I want to become invisible.Number_i

A solo number by Shiyoh Hirano that drew major attention for being produced by singer-songwriter Vaundy.

Layering everyday scenes and changing skies, it delicately expresses the wish to melt into the presence of someone special, sung over a soothing band sound.

Included on the album “No.I,” released in September 2024, the track debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart and has been loved by many listeners.

Give it a listen when you feel a bit worn out by busy days or want to quietly reflect alone at night.

Hirano’s gentle vocals will softly stay by your side and calm an anxious heart.

tonightHirai Dai

Among Hirai Dai’s songs, the especially easy-to-sing and highly recommended one is “tonight.” It’s a love song with poignant lyrics and a sweet vocal tone, and it drew attention after being used on the reality show Terrace House: Aloha State! It’s a ballad with a relaxed tempo, and the overall range is C3–A4, which sits in a range that lets you sing as if speaking softly.

There are parts in the chorus sung gently in falsetto and some humming, so a sense of relaxation is crucial.

You’ll use more breath than you think, so instead of inhaling through your nose, breathe in through your mouth and release all of it in a thin stream together with your voice.

Imagining the sound resonating in your forehead or the top of your head should make it easier to produce!

Tongari ’95supittsu

You’ll be surprised by their rock side, exploding with distorted guitar sounds! It’s a fast-paced punk number that overturns the gentle image many people have of them.

Included on the classic album “Honey” released in September 1995, it didn’t have any prominent tie-ins, but the song so embodied the band’s spirit that its title was used for the tour right after the album’s release.

Vocalist Masamune Kusano has even called it “the band’s theme song,” and it captures the essence of their blend of cuteness and bite.

It’s perfect when you want to blow away a frustrated mood or feel a beefy rock sound in your bones.

A staple that always fires up the crowd live, it’s a must-hear masterpiece even for non-fans.

TroikaRoshia min’yō

Troika (winter nursery rhyme / school song)
TroikaRoshia min'yō

A rhythm that seems to dash lightly through a snowy landscape feels like it could blow away the winter chill.

This work is a delightful Russian folk song, evoking scenes of racing across a silver world and a melody where you can almost hear the jingle-jangle of bells.

In Japan, it has been warmly embraced for its cheerful content since around 1952, but locally its existence has been confirmed since around 1901, making it a song with a long history.

Since it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1961, it has been included in music textbooks and has continued to be loved across generations.

Its sense of speed makes it perfect for ringing bells and playing in ensemble with children, or singing indoors while imagining a sleigh ride! Why not hum this classic that will warm you up even on cold days together as a parent and child?

Tokyo FlashVaundy

Tokyo Flash / Vaundy: Music Video
Tokyo FlashVaundy

A sophisticated city-pop track by Vaundy that blends the hustle and bustle of the city with moments of quiet, delivering a sound that feels effortlessly pleasant.

The lyrics portray the emptiness unique to big cities and the fragility of fleeting relationships; listening alone late at night, it slowly seeps into the depths of your heart.

Released in November 2019 as his first digital single, it quickly made his name known, with the music video surpassing one million views just two months after its release.

It was also used as an insert song for ABEMA’s “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay” 2021 Spring Tokyo.

Included on the album “strobo,” this track is perfect for sleepless nights or as background music for a nighttime drive.