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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 popular tracks across generations! (181–190)

A bird that cannot flyyuzu

Yuzu “Tobenai Tori” MUSIC VIDEO
A bird that cannot flyyuzu

When it comes to Yuzu’s songs, people often think of a bright and energetic vibe, but they also have poignant numbers that suit the sentimental air of autumn.

This track portrays a protagonist—like a bird that has been hurt and can no longer fly well—who, holding onto the kindness they once received, tries to take a step forward again.

Rather than simply sinking, its uplifting message about rising back up warms the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2000, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Wipe Your Tears” and was also included on the album “Tobira” that same year.

If you’ve suffered a setback, listening to it at autumn dusk might just give you the strength to face forward again.

Songs with titles starting with “To”. Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (191–200)

Why do Dad’s feet smell? feat. Shinnosuke & HiroshiTakeshita☆paradaisu

[MV] Why Do Dad’s Feet Smell? feat. Shinnosuke & Hiroshi / Takeshita☆Paradise
Why do Dad’s feet smell? feat. Shinnosuke & HiroshiTakeshita☆paradaisu

This is a relentlessly cheerful song themed around Hiroshi’s smelly feet, a running joke in the series.

Performed by Takeshita☆Paradise—who champions a quirky-cute vibe—together with Shinnosuke and Hiroshi, it radiates warmth.

The message brims with humor and heart: a father’s foot odor is proof of his hard work supporting the family, and that very smell is the “scent of love.” The piece was released in April 2024 and was used as an insert song in episode 1236 of the TV anime broadcast in June of the same year.

It features an up-tempo beat and irresistibly copyable call-and-response lines.

It’s a feel-good track perfect for listening with the whole family while sharing a big laugh.

For now, how about acting like an adult here?Ishino Yuuko

Please listen to “For now, how about acting like an adult?” from Crayon Shin-chan, sung by the original singer (Yuko Ishino)! Yuko Ishino is actually singing this song.
For now, how about acting like an adult here?Ishino Yuuko

A skilled vocalist who can sing everything from enka to pop, Yuko Ishino provides the vocals.

The song depicts a heartwarming everyday scene between a child, with their uniquely kid-like arguments, and an adult who ends up responding a bit too seriously.

It humorously expresses Shin-chan’s straightforward feelings—like getting scolded, feeling down, and losing his appetite.

Released in August 1993, the track was used as an insert song in the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan and was included on the compilation album Crayon Shin-chan released the same year.

If you listen to it after a parent-child quarrel, its comical vibe might soothe your heart and help spark a reconciliation.

Tropical LightKep1er

Kep1erving 케플러빙 | Kep1er’s DIY M/V (Tropical Light) #2
Tropical LightKep1er

Kep1er is a global girl group formed through a survival show, and many people are likely familiar with their energetic performances.

Among their works, a track from the album “Magic Hour” is especially recommended for Reels.

This song is a unit track by Yujin, Xiaoting, Young-eun, and Ye-seo, featuring a pleasant tropical sound that feels like basking in sunshine.

It expresses a sense of freedom that comes from moving with the rhythm and the joy of a sparkling everyday life.

Released in September 2023, it’s perfect for videos like summer trips or café time with friends, so if you’re looking for BGM for your Reels, be sure to check it out.

Tokyo Sunsetback number

For those who find themselves layering a sentimental mood over the cityscape on an autumn evening, this classic by back number is highly recommended.

It delicately portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they struggle with loneliness and inner conflict in an unfamiliar city, yet try to find hope in the beautiful sunset unfolding before their eyes.

The song is included on the album “Chandelier,” released in December 2015, which topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

If you listen to it on your slightly chilly walk home when a sudden pang of loneliness hits, its bittersweet yet warm melody will likely wrap gently around your heart.

It’s a tender cheery anthem that seems to give you a gentle push—“Let’s do our best again tomorrow.”

Summer FeverNatsunose

MECRE – Natsunose feat. Sumi “Transparent Summer Fever” MV
Summer FeverNatsunose

The track I find myself wanting to hear in that faintly wistful season when summer fades and autumn begins to stir is a song composed by Natsunose.

It sings of the loneliness of summer’s heat gradually turning transparent, and of memories that refuse to disappear.

The scene of cicadas’ frantic cries receding into the distance and the sudden pangs of loss are rendered with delicate clarity by vocalist Sumi’s refreshing voice—it really hits you in the chest.

Released in August 2023, the piece came about through a creator matching project sparked by Sumi’s 9th-place finish in the UtaKore 2022 Spring Top 100.

It’s perfect for a late-summer walk or drive—a number that gently keeps you company as you reminisce about days gone by.

Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Tomoe Gakuen (Full ver.)
Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu

This is a warm number whose beautiful string tones resonate in the heart.

The song was written as the theme for the drama “Totto-chan!”, which portrays Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s life.

It sings about the joy of being different and the importance of embracing individuality as it is, and listening to it feels like being wrapped in kindness.

Released in December 2017, the piece was both written and composed by Masaharu Fukuyama himself.

It expresses gratitude to the places and people who taught us what matters in life, and will likely resonate with those graduating or looking back on the past.

It’s a moving track to listen to when you want to reaffirm the bonds with those you hold dear.