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! (271–280)
In the distant Showa era…Kobayashi Akira
When it comes to Akira Kobayashi, his expansive high notes are striking, aren’t they? Of course, that’s part of his appeal, but his charm isn’t limited to the high register.
In “Tōki Shōwa no…,” you can fully savor the depth of his low tones.
As it’s a later-career work, his high notes were starting to fade, but that makes the low range all the more pronounced.
Simply removing long sustained high notes lowers the difficulty considerably, and on top of that, this piece has relatively little contour in the vocal line, making it an easy song to sing from multiple angles.
Oops, gotta dash!buisupo!
It’s a thrilling pop song that wholeheartedly embraces escapism.
In this track by VSPO!, the struggles of feeling out of place in society and the anxiety of caring too much about others’ eyes are sung over a breezy beat.
The music video, released on February 21, 2025, features four members: Risa Eiri, Ema Aizawa, Runa Shimiya, and Meto Komori.
Their performance, brought to life with smooth animation, is a true visual treat.
When you’re tired or need a breather, listening to this song is sure to lift your spirits.
TokyoKuwata Keisuke
A heart-stirring ballad that delicately portrays loneliness and a sense of loss against the backdrop of a rain-soaked city nightscape.
With Keisuke Kuwata’s signature deep vocals and melodies, it gently envelops the bittersweet emotions of people living in the city.
Exuding a suspense-drama atmosphere, the song topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for two consecutive weeks immediately after its June 2002 release.
Featured on the album “ROCK AND ROLL HERO,” it drew widespread attention and received high acclaim, including Song of the Year at the 17th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
It’s a gem of a masterpiece that reflects the mature heart—one you’ll want to listen to quietly on a solitary rainy night.
Friendgagaga supi
A punk tune that passionately and energetically sings of heartfelt thoughts and gratitude for friends.
Released in May 2013 by Gagaga SP, a band based in Kobe, this rock number was also selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Mushibugyō.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly express feelings for friends who chased their dreams with all they had in their youthful days, leave a strong impression.
It’s recommended as a song to give when you want to convey thanks to a dear friend, or for milestone events such as graduations and weddings.
More than friends, less than loversAsa
This is a song by ASA that delicately portrays honest feelings and inner conflict.
The emotions swaying on the boundary between friendship and love are so relatable that they may feel like your own experience.
Released digitally in September 2022, the track is marked by a warm, gently enveloping vocal and an emotionally rich melody line.
Because you care so much about the other person, you can’t take that step forward—this tender, aching feeling slowly seeps into your heart.
You don’t want to lose either love or friendship.
That’s why the wish to protect the relationship as it is resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those struggling with their feelings for someone they like, or those who’ve realized how much a close friend means to them.
perchKobayashi Sachiko
Riding the momentum of the smash hit “Omoide-zake,” “Tomarigi,” released in 1980, is Sachiko Kobayashi’s 29th single.
It’s also one of her signature songs, with lyrics and music by Eiji Takino, a prolific creator of many classics.
It’s as popular at karaoke as “Omoide-zake” and “Yuki Tsubaki,” so some of you have probably heard others sing it.
Overall, while the song spans a wide vocal range and has its challenges, the somewhat wistful, melancholic melody line is straightforward, and the chord progression is simple, so you shouldn’t struggle with rhythm or pitch.
I recommend listening closely to the original and studying where Kobayashi uses vibrato and kobushi (ornamental bends).
The sky of TokyoKitajima Saburō
Saburo Kitajima’s new song “Tokyo no Sora,” released in November 2024.
While Kitajima no longer has the wide vocal range he once did, he has recently been releasing songs that emphasize the lower register instead.
This work is no exception, centering on the low notes.
As a result, the vocal range is notably narrow.
The kobushi ornamentation also doesn’t feature the dramatic pitch changes of the past, tending to be more understated, making it an easy song to sing even for those who struggle with enka-style phrasing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.