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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- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
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Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (421–430)
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
We want children to live freely and exuberantly, as if embarking on an adventure.
“Tomodachi Sanka” is a song that helps children spread their wings into a new chapter with confidence and courage.
Based on an American folk tune, it features Japanese lyrics written by Hiroo Sakata, known for “Sacchan.” It’s a beloved classic recognized across generations, from parents to veteran teachers.
The song powerfully expresses children’s boundless energy and their ability to make friends with anyone.
It’s sure to instantly brighten the atmosphere of an entrance ceremony.
Dried flowersYuuri
Yuri, who emerged onto the music scene through activity on social media and drew attention with the viral hit “Kakurenbo,” released this song in October 2020.
Its lyrics, which liken a bittersweet love story to dried flowers, are particularly striking.
The song delicately portrays the complex emotions after a breakup and resonates deeply with listeners.
It captured many hearts, topping the Billboard Japan year-end overall chart in 2021.
It’s a highly recommended track for those who want to connect with the pain of heartbreak and lingering feelings.
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.
Tokyo City SerenadeKiyoshi Maekawa・Miyuki Kawanaka
A song brimming with the unique charm of a male–female duet.
Kiyoshi Maekawa and Miyuki Kawanaka’s exquisite harmonies richly portray a mature romance unfolding against the backdrop of a city nightscape.
Since its release in April 2020, it has been performed on numerous music programs and at events, garnering support from listeners across a wide range of ages.
Its poignant, minor-key melody and lyrics that evoke urban loneliness as well as the warmth of human connection are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect track for a nighttime drive or as background music for a meal with someone special.
nonsensical influencerMinami no Minami
This is a super high-energy piece released to the world by Vocaloid producer Minamino Minami.
It’s a duet number featuring Kumou-san and Tohoku Kiritan, released in August 2024.
Set to a poppy, catchy melody, it comically portrays SNS culture and the influencer boom.
The humor-packed lyrics perfectly resonate with the sensibilities of the internet generation.
At first listen, it sounds bright and fun, but it also delivers a sharp irony toward a world obsessed with surface-level popularity and attention—the more you listen, the deeper it gets.
Definitely give it a listen!
Tohoku Kiritan’s Just-the-Two-of-Us☆ValentineMinami no Minami
On the special day of Valentine’s, a track I’d recommend to listeners who want to lift their spirits is Minaminominami’s “Tohoku Kiritan’s Two-of-Us☆Valentine.” Released in February 2023, this song charms with its cute lyrics that portray pure feelings of love and its straightforward, catchy melody.
The sparkling sound crafted by Minaminominami eases anxious feelings.
It’s a song that will give you a gentle push to take that first step in confessing your love.
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.