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! (161–170)
Tosa manKagami Goro
Veteran enka singer Goro Kagami’s “Tosa no Otoko,” released in 2009, is a quintessential local enka piece that vividly conjures up scenes of Kochi.
Phrases like “the moonlit Yosakoi at Katsurahama” and “holding a red camellia blossom” invite you into the beautiful landscapes of southern Tosa.
Above all, what stirs the heart is the rugged spirit of the Tosa man, belted out in the line “Let the spray and rough waves come crashing!” Kagami’s resonant voice and distinctive phrasing brilliantly embody that indomitable soul.
With pride in his homeland, he faces any hardship with guts.
Just by listening, you can feel the grandeur of Tosa’s nature and the passion of its people rushing into your heart—an empowering song brimming with strength.
Tokyo GirlHonma Yuri
Yuri Honma is an enka singer with a background from the Yamaha Popular Song Contest.
Her 1978 debut single, “Seishun Dōchū Aika,” reached No.
85 on the Oricon charts.
Her slightly husky yet soaring voice captivated listeners.
Although she paused her career for a time to raise her children, after returning she showcased vocals with even greater depth.
Immerse yourself in her exceptional singing ability and the deeply moving world of her music!
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across generations! (171–180)
Tokyo / TOKYOHamada Shogo
This is a song by Shogo Hamada that sharply portrays the dazzling lights of the big city and the loneliness lurking behind them.
Set to a driving rock sound, it sings of weary faces swayed in packed commuter trains and young people seeking fleeting relationships in the night streets.
The track is included on the masterpiece Home Bound, completed in October 1980 after recording in the United States.
Its message remains timeless, so much so that the lyrics were sometimes changed to reflect the times when performed live.
Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi
Just hearing the intro guitar riff makes you want to throw your fist in the air—Eikichi Yazawa’s powerful rock anthem! It’s a track from the classic album “Tokyo Night,” released in July 1986.
The song has become familiar as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s “IPPON Grand Prix,” and has also been used in Daiichikosho commercials as well as entrance music for many top athletes, including Ichiro.
The lyrics blast away logic and pretense, urging you to “let the feeling take over and get fired up!” Yazawa’s shouts and the exhilarating, fast-paced sound seem to tell you to unleash your instincts, filling you with energy for tomorrow.
FugitiveYazawa Eikichi
Set to a thrilling guitar riff, this is a classic by Eikichi Yazawa that cries out a thirst for freedom.
Released as a single in July 1984, it was also included on the masterpiece album “E’” released the same year.
The protagonist, cutting ties and charging straight south with single-minded determination, seems to shatter the sense of stagnation that dwells in the listener’s heart.
Co-produced with Andrew Gold, the track’s appeal lies in its American rock flavor—Yazawa himself said it brought out “a new feel.” When you’re longing to change your circumstances, this exhilarating sound is sure to give you a push.
suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW
A massive hit by FIELD OF VIEW from the golden Being duo: lyrics by ZARD’s Izumi Sakai and music by Tetsurō Oda.
Just hearing the guitar riff in the intro is enough for many to picture blue skies and that Pocari Sweat commercial.
Yūya Asaoka’s endlessly soaring high-toned voice captures the sparkle and exhilaration of a love that arrived, just as the title says, “suddenly.” The strikingly straightforward lyrics about love are enough to make your heart burn just by listening.
It’s an unfading anthem that makes you feel as if a scene from your own youth is coming back to life, reminding you of those bittersweet emotions you’d forgotten.
Trapped10-FEET
This is a 10-FEET song that appeared in January 2004 as a track on the single “REALIFE” and was also included on their major-label debut album of the same name released that year.
It is said to embody their resolve as they expanded their activities from the indie scene to the major stage.
Set to an energetic sound, the lyrics convey gratitude, self-reflection, and the weight of life’s choices.
The self-sacrificing love portrayed here—taking on sorrow oneself while delivering joy to you—can’t help but stir the heart.
When you’re facing a major decision, this song will surely give you a powerful push forward.