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! (471–480)
Eternal JourneyIshikawa Sayuri
The single song “Tokoshie no Tabi,” released in June 2024, is a single by Sayuri Ishikawa, with lyrics by Goro Matsui, music by Tokiko Kato, and arrangement by Neko Saito.
It conveys a sense of compassionate, Buddha-like serenity that reflects her long career, while her unchangingly beautiful voice leaves you feeling purified.
While retaining elements of enka, the song has the vibe of a medium-tempo J-pop ballad, so Ishikawa refrains from kobushi ornamentation and heavy vibrato, instead delivering the wistful melody gently—making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t fond of enka.
Take time to read the lyrics thoroughly, and try to sing with heartfelt feeling.
Tokyo Meguri-ai (Tokyo Serendipitous Encounters/Love by Chance in Tokyo)Ishikawa Sayuri / Kotokaze
This is a duet released in August 1984 by the unusual pairing of Sayuri Ishikawa, known as a treasure of the enka world, and Masanori Kotonofuji (formerly the sumo wrestler Kotonofuji) after his transition from professional sumo.
The story portrays lovers who reunite in Tokyo after being apart and reaffirm their love, expressed through Rei Nakanishi’s emotionally rich lyrics and Shosuke Ichikawa’s wistful melody.
The work received the Planning Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards and was also performed at the 35th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
It’s a perfect song to sing in sync with a duet partner at karaoke or in a snack bar.
FriendFukuyama Masaharu
A masterpiece that powerfully sings of the bond with a best friend is included on the album “f,” released in April 2001.
Written and produced by Masaharu Fukuyama himself, the song portrays the importance of friendship through contrasts such as encounters and farewells, questions and answers, and light and darkness.
It features a simple yet deeply moving melody and Fukuyama’s powerful vocals.
This work gives us the courage to move forward with friends even when facing life’s hardships.
It will resonate in your heart when you want to look back on memories with a best friend or when you stand at a crossroads in life.
The world that was transparentHata Motohiro
This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
Released in August 2010, its sweeping message—reflecting on what has been lost and the resolve to move forward after parting—ties in with the story.
The pop-rock melody, centered on acoustic guitar, is layered with powerful vocals that harmonize beautifully with the anime’s world.
This work is Hata’s 10th single, released in three editions: First Press Limited, Limited Period, and Regular, and it reached No.
13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting from someone important or are trying to face events from their past.
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across generations! (481–490)
Beyond TimeInagaki Junichi
Loved across generations as a timeless classic, this song captures the hearts of many.
Its warm melody and Junichi Inagaki’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully with lyrics that depict eternal love and bonds that transcend time.
Included on the album “Mind Note,” released in March 1987, and also used in a Nippon Life TV commercial, the piece conveys a resolve to stay by someone’s side even through difficult times.
Inagaki’s gentle voice further amplifies the deep emotions, making it a track that lets listeners feel the power of everlasting love.
Tokyo KamishibaiTakeshima Hiroshi
When you think of Hiroshi Takeshima, many people might picture tragic love stories, but his 2016 single “Tokyo Kamishibai” shows a new side of him, depicting young people pursuing their dreams while living in the big city.
Sung over a classic 8-beat rhythm, the melody carries a different kind of poignancy from a love song, and his calm vocals exude a cool, mature charm—so it’s definitely a track you should try at karaoke.
While the overall pitch sits on the lower side, the melody actually centers on a relatively higher range compared to his other songs, making it trickier than expected.
Be mindful to create clear contrast with the lower sections and aim to deliver the chorus with maximum impact.
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
This classic song by Shizuko Kasagi, a major influence on the Showa-era music scene, stands as a landmark of Japanese pop that brought brightness and vitality to postwar Japan.
Set to the buoyant rhythm of boogie-woogie, it paints a heart-thumping world filled with the joy and hope of youth.
Released by Nippon Columbia in January 1948, it became a record-breaking hit, selling 270,000 copies in its first year.
Its inclusion in the film Drunken Angel helped it win affection across a wide audience.
Etched in people’s hearts alongside memories of the Showa period, this work has the power to evoke nostalgic recollections.
It’s likely to be a treasured song to hum together with older listeners, sharing the happy memories of those days.