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!
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Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (111–120)
TO BEHamasaki Ayumi
Released in May 1999 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s eighth single, this work reached a peak position of No.
4 on the Oricon chart.
Beneath its dazzling, pop-infused sound lies a philosophical message that steps back to observe the self and questions the meaning of life.
It was featured in JT’s “Momo no Tennen-sui” commercial, and many may remember the ad in which Hamasaki herself appeared.
Later included on the acclaimed album LOVEppears, this track is one that stays by your side on nights when you quietly face yourself at a crossroads in life.
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (121–130)
FriendHilcrhyme
This song by the hip-hop duo Hilcrhyme—known for hits like “Shunkashūtō (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)”—was released in June 2011 as part of the single “no one.” It conveys a straightforward message to a friend who shared their youthful days, intertwining a touch of bittersweet nostalgia for the past with heartfelt warmth in wishing happiness for a companion stepping into the future.
It’s a theme anyone can relate to, making it a perfect piece to celebrate a loved one’s new beginning.
Fly! Fly! Ruby ~Ruby Version~Kudō Shizuka
A character song whose straightforward wish resonates in the heart! Shizuka Kudo, who also voices the character, delivers the pure desire to believe in oneself and soar into the open sky with a clear, luminous singing voice.
The song is an insert track that plays during a moving scene in the film “Go! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai,” released in July 2003, and is also included in the commemorative album “Go! Anpanman Movie & TV 25th Anniversary Works: Gather! Movie Songs.” When your child is about to take on a challenge, why not listen together as a family and cheer them on?
TOKYONulbarich
Centered around singer-songwriter JQ, Nulbarich is a band that operates without fixed members.
Their signature is an urban sound grounded in R&B and neo-soul, but the track I’m introducing here has a special background—it’s a song JQ wrote before forming the band.
Released in January 2021, it sings of the sense of entrapment felt in an opaque society and the hope to keep looking forward nonetheless.
Its unadorned lyrics are likely to resonate with many listeners.
The sophisticated melody riding on the groove is perfect for those moments when you want to step away from the rush of everyday life and face yourself.
Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo
A perfect track for when you feel like gazing at the night view and getting lost in thought.
This song by the Fukuoka-born band yonawo features Mariko Suzuki from chelmico and rapper Skaai, and was released in July 2022.
Over mellow sounds, the city of Tokyo is portrayed from each of the three artists’ perspectives.
It weaves together delicate emotions—like the sudden loneliness you feel in a dazzling city and the subtle sense of distance between people.
It’s a chill song you’ll want to savor carefully with your earphones.
TorieBillyrrom
Billyrrom is a music collective known for its urban sound rooted in soul and funk.
Formed in 2020, they’ve been championing what they call “Tokyo Transition Soul.” Their genre-free groove—born from the members’ diverse backgrounds—feels irresistibly comfortable.
Drawing attention at home and abroad, they performed at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’23 and were selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2025” and Fender’s “Fender NEXT 2024” as Japan representatives.
In 2024, they released the album WiND, showcasing a sound filled with the growth and curiosity of a band that even included members with no instrumental experience at the start.
Their sophisticated, chill music is perfect for relaxation time.
If you’re looking for something new, be sure to check them out.
Leaping Night (feat. Chinza DOPENESS & Mamiko Suzuki)Sam is Ohm
Music producer Sam is Ohm, originally from Niigata and based in Tokyo.
Featuring Chinza DOPENESS and Mamiko Suzuki of chelmico, this track rides a floaty, midtempo beat that feels wonderfully comfortable.
The lyrics, which sketch an inner landscape that sinks deep into the stillness of night, seem to remind us of the importance of stepping away from the rush of everyday life to spend time with ourselves.
Released in January 2025, the work was followed in May of the same year by the TOBIKOMU YORU EP, which includes remixes and more.
It’s a chilled number perfect for the end of the day, where Chinza DOPENESS’s inventive flow blends seamlessly with Mamiko Suzuki’s gentle vocals.