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!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “To”
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- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
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- Songs with titles that start with “wo.” Useful as hints for karaoke and shiritori!
- A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
- Songs with titles that start with 'de'. Perfect as hints for karaoke or shiritori!
Songs with titles starting with 'To'. Introducing popular tracks across generations! (381–390)
Sometimes like a child without a motherKarumen Maki
A classic song that powerfully conveys the loneliness of losing a mother’s love.
Released in 1969, it drew a huge response, including an appearance on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Carmen Maki’s strong vocals vividly express the pain of the heart.
The evocative sound of the sea calls to mind quiet moments spent in nature.
It’s a song to listen to when you’re weary of life or thinking of someone dear.
It will surely resonate with older listeners as well, along with memories of their youth.
Please give it a listen with a calm heart.
friendKetsumeishi
This is a song themed around friendship and growth, featuring heartfelt lyrics and a pleasant melody.
It depicts memories with childhood friends and the reality of walking separate paths, skillfully expressing a changing cityscape alongside an unchanging bond of friendship.
Released in February 2002, it became the group’s first entry into the top 10 of the Oricon Singles Chart.
It was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” helping to raise Ketsumeishi’s profile.
It’s a track filled with memories and hope, perfect for listening during graduation season or times of parting with friends.
TokyoKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s mid-tempo ballad “Tokyo” is a song that gently seeps into the listener’s heart.
Featured on their 2005 album Ketsunopolis 4, its heartwarming melody fused with a distinctive hip-hop flavor delivers a deep emotional pull with every listen.
You can feel the delicate sentiments of someone who still thinks of their hometown even after moving to Tokyo.
It captures the emotions that connect the everyday lives and memories of many people in the great metropolis—joy and sorrow alike.
On a quiet night, listening to this resonant track might bring nostalgic days vividly back to life.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling lonely or thinking of someone special!
Prayer of LightKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Akari Inori” is a song that colored the world of the 2020 drama “DIVER: Special Infiltration Unit.” This grand ballad serves as support for all listeners facing the struggles of life.
Through this work, Kobukuro casts a light of hope that overcomes sorrow and absurdity.
With its strength and beautiful melody, it will surely make everyone feel a small light kindling in their hearts.
It’s a song dedicated to all who are living through difficult times.
Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa
This song is filled with kindness and heartwarming friendship.
Released in May 2018, it was used as the ending theme for the anime “Go-chan: Moko to Kōri no Ue no Yakusoku.” Written and composed by Koresawa as she reflected on her own experiences of friendship, the track features a gentle, pop sound that warmly embraces memories and bonds with friends.
The music video is made up of fan-submitted clips on the theme of “friendship,” with selected footage woven together from over 300 submissions.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to remember precious times with friends or express gratitude to someone important.
Songs with titles starting with 'To.' Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (391–400)
Heart-Throbbing RainbowShinamorōru
This is a song sung by Cinnamoroll, a popular Sanrio character.
Released in June 2023 as the 3rd single, it carries a message of support for people who put their hearts into what they love.
Its bright, hope-filled melody and lyrics will light up the listener’s heart.
The work emphasizes the importance of valuing your true self and spending each day with a positive mindset, and it’s perfect for karaoke! With a relaxed tempo and easy-to-follow pitch, even elementary school children can enjoy singing it.
If you sing it together with friends who love Sanrio, it’s sure to be a hit.
Friends’ SongZūkaraderu
Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni.? No, the band Zukkadareru—highly regarded among hardcore Japanese rock enthusiasts.
Rather than chasing sales with trend-driven tracks, they stick to the music they truly want to make, which has earned them enduring popularity among rock fans.
Among their songs, one that’s especially celebrated as a masterpiece is Tomodachi no Uta (A Friend’s Song).
While the piece is captivating for its emotionally rich vocals, the surprising thing is that the vocal line itself has a narrow range and rarely jumps abruptly in pitch.
It also works perfectly well with a bold, forceful singing style that’s the complete opposite of delicacy, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
