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 popular tracks across generations! (181–190)
Tokyo Bus GirlShodai Koromubia Rōzu
Columbia Rose (the first) and her song “Tokyo no Bus Girl” is an appealing piece with upbeat lyrics and a bright mood, depicting the daily life and dreams of a Hato Bus tour guide.
It was released in October 1957 and adapted into a popular song film the following July.
Through the then-unusual occupation of a female bus guide, it vividly portrays a forward-looking life filled with dreams and hope.
The image of a bus girl who lives each day with energy while also facing various dramas—such as heartbreak—may evoke memories of youth for older listeners.
It’s lovely to let old stories bloom while listening to this nostalgic tune.
Songs with titles starting with “To”. Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (191–200)
Twinkle HeartKimura Yuki
This song by Yuki Kimura captures the magic of a winter night and the sparkle of romance.
It brims with the excitement of a Christmas-season date and the beauty of those special moments shared by just two people.
Released in December 2000 as her eighth single, it features a distinctive sound that fuses J-pop with Euro house, crafted into an enticing track under the production of Daisuke Asakura.
It’s perfect as background music for a romantic Christmas date—an uplifting song to enjoy on winter nights spent with someone special.
escapadeAsō Yōko
Yoko Aso made her debut in 1974 and swiftly won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist.
Her dazzling start came with “Tōhikō (Escape Journey),” a song that continues to be cherished by many fans.
This work weaves together Kazuya Senzaka’s delicate lyrics and Shunichi Tokura’s melody to sing of the pain of heartbreak and the hope for a new beginning.
Portraying the bittersweet feelings of love that many may experience at least once—and the strength to overcome them—this song is especially recommended for those about to take a new step.
With Aso’s warm, rich voice, it carries a message that resonates with listeners’ hearts, so be sure to give it a listen.
Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo
This is a piece composed to commemorate the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, using the rhythm of a traditional Japanese ondo.
It celebrates the joy of the Olympic festival and the mingling of people from around the world, weaving in expressions that evoke Japan’s nature and culture.
Thanks to Haruo Minami’s enthusiastic promotional efforts, it became a major hit, selling about 1.3 million copies by the end of 1964.
The work can be seen as a song that both expresses the joy of hosting the Olympics and offers encouragement to all participants, serving to introduce Japan’s festival culture to the world.
age; the age range typical for adolescence or a particular stage in lifeYamaguchi Momoe
This is the memorable debut single of Momoe Yamaguchi, born from the show “Star Tanjō!” The lyrics were written by Kazuya Senke, with composition and arrangement by Shunichi Tokura.
It was a launch that carried the full weight of expectations as “the big Sony, the big new star.” The refreshing melody that evokes a sea breeze and the lyrics about a 14-year-old girl’s pure feelings of first love are a perfect match.
The moment you become aware of the one you like, the world suddenly looks more vivid—this song brings back that fresh, innocent sensation.
Precisely because this song existed, the shift in her subsequent works toward the slightly darker ‘Aoi Sei’ direction may have appeared all the more dramatic.
Lamp starharuka nakamura + suis from Yorushika
You’re drawn into its delicate, lyrical sound.
It’s a collaboration between composer haruka nakamura and suis, the vocalist of Yorushika.
The song was written as the theme for the film “Kono Natsu no Hoshi o Miru,” set to be released in July 2025.
suis’s crystalline voice gently accompanies the quiet, beautiful piano melodies woven by haruka nakamura, creating an immersive feeling as if you were inside a planetarium.
The story—tinged with the ache of an irretrievable past and the discovery of a small light of hope in the darkness—perfectly matches the film’s worldview.
Listen, and you’ll find yourself forgetting the daily bustle and quietly looking up at the night sky.
Urban Shooting StarMizuki Natsumi
If you’re looking to sing an up-tempo number, this one’s a must.
It’s a single by Natsumi Mizuki, released in June 2025.
Written and composed by Kiyohiro Kashiwa, the song is set in the city at night and portrays a woman’s strength as she tries to overcome the heartache of a breakup.
With dynamic guitar sounds paired with Mizuki’s powerful vocals, this rock-enka track gives you courage just by listening.
Belt it out at karaoke, and you’re sure to get everyone fired up with you.