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! (131–140)
TONIGHTLUNA SEA
It’s a rock tune that condenses an explosive impulse, racing straight through from the intro.
In just about three minutes, it packs in LUNA SEA’s razor-sharp groove to the brim.
Based on an original piece by bassist J, the band elevated it into a hard, aggressive sound.
There’s an anecdote that RYUICHI deliberately rasped his voice for the recording, which perfectly syncs with the raw emotion the track carries.
Released as a single in May 2000, it’s a crucial song that leads into the album “LUNACY,” and as the image song for WOWOW EURO2000 (the UEFA European Championship), it amped up the tournament’s excitement.
It’s brimming with instant, driving energy that gives you a push when you want to break through something.
TokyoPEOPLE 1
A PEOPLE 1 track that paints the Tokyo cityscape with dazzling synth tones and an exhilarating beat.
The song is included on their debut EP “Taishū Ongaku,” released in December 2019.
Vocalist Ito’s slightly husky voice resonates poignantly amid the glamorous sound.
It sings of the inferiority and impatience you feel in a city crowded with people, and the longing you still can’t let go of—like turning the city’s very light and shadow into sound.
The scene this song depicts will surely speak to many hearts.
You came to this city to chase your dreams, yet sometimes you suddenly feel alone.
When you listen then, it tightens your chest with a faint, nostalgic ache.
It’s a classic that gently gives a push to anyone striving in the big city.
Tokyo SpiralPSYCHIC FEVER
This track stands out with its strong hip-hop flavor.
Set against the backdrop of Tokyo, it’s an energetic number packed with PSYCHIC FEVER’s burning determination to go from here to the world.
Weaving in real place names like Nakameguro and Shibuya, the bold lyrics about creating a new era without knowing limits really hit home.
The track’s fusion of US street vibes with traditional Japanese tones is also very cool.
Released in December 2021 as a pre-debut song, it was later included on their debut album P.C.F.
It’s a powerful anthem that gives a push to anyone hustling in the city toward their dreams and goals.
TogetherEXILE
A ballad released in May 2003 by EXILE, who had established their own style as a dance and vocal group.
Its heartfelt message—about the wish to walk through shining days together and the bonds with someone special—resonates deeply.
The gentle, uplifting lyrics are warmly delivered through the soaring vocals of ATSUSHI and SHUN, and the karaoke-friendly structure earned strong support from many listeners.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Hotman” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is also known for winning the Gold Award at the Japan Record Awards, making it a track that symbolizes EXILE’s early musical identity.
Why not give it a listen when you want to feel a connection with someone important?
Somewhere in a distant townNagayama Miho
Miho Nakayama’s 23rd single, released in November 1991, was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai…” in which she herself starred.
The lyrics, which echo the drama’s long-distance romance storyline, are distinctive.
They warmly express the growing longing and anxieties for a lover living far away.
The song peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a major hit, selling over 670,000 copies.
It’s a ballad that resonates with those who have experienced long-distance love or who are spending Christmas apart from someone special.
Trick or BeatiamSHUM, meruna from wagamama.
Released in October 2025 as the official theme song for Huis Ten Bosch’s Haunted Halloween, this track is a collaboration between iamSHUM and Meruna from Wagamama.
It depicts friends in witch hats dancing the night away on a midnight dance floor, featuring a danceable sound that blends EDM and pop.
Packed with the extraordinary excitement of dressing up and partying, it’s the perfect Halloween song for anyone looking to amp up their Halloween event.
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
A ballad released in April 2017 as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter, set in autumnal Kyoto.
Its lyrics, woven with distinctly Japanese imagery such as the Togetsukyo Bridge, flowing rivers, and autumn foliage, perfectly suit the season and tenderly depict the aching feelings of someone pining for a loved one.
With this song, Mai Kuraki marked her 21st musical contribution to the Conan series, earning a Guinness World Record.
The arrangement incorporating traditional Japanese instruments and the music video featuring junihitoe robes, among other Kyoto-inspired touches, are also captivating.
Why not listen to it on a long autumn night and reminisce about your school days watching Conan?