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 that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across a wide range of eras! (41–50)
Tokyo JunctionSHOW-WA
SHOW-WA, a group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, has been gaining buzz with the concept of reviving Showa-era kayōkyoku for modern times.
Through live TV performances and steady grassroots events, they’ve been steadily expanding their fan base.
Their track “Tokyo Junction,” released in January 2026 as their major-label third single, is an ambitious work that blends the emotive depth of Showa pop with the sleek drive of contemporary city pop.
It portrays intertwined romances set against a rainy, neon-lit Tokyo night.
Enjoy a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
Tokyo Summer Session feat. Yuu Setoguchi, Natsuki Enomoto, Sota Mochizuki, Akari Hayasaka, Haruki Serizawa, Mio GodaHONEY WORKS
A refreshing love song with a summer theme.
Popular voice actors like Hiroshi Kamiya and Haruka Tomatsu perform it, and a music video has been released.
As a character song from the Confession Executive Committee series, it’s gained popularity and has been played on sites like Niconico.
Its summery, pop sound and lyrics that depict the relationships between the characters are appealing, making it a fun, rhythm-driven track.
There are six characters, but you can sing it solo without overlapping parts.
If you enjoy harmonies, singing it with several people is a great option too! For lines with rising intonation or spoken-style parts, don’t be shy—deliver them clearly!
TokyoJUJU
There are times when we experience parting from someone important or carry anxieties about heading to a new place.
It’s in those wavering moments that JUJU’s grand ballad “Tokyo” gently stays by your side.
Released in January 2018 as her 36th single, the song also drew major attention as the theme for the film “The Last Shot in the Name of the Prayers.” In the city of Tokyo, where meetings and farewells repeat, the resolve to keep moving forward despite the sense of loss is expressed through a tender yet aching melody.
The moving music video—depicting the warm yet bittersweet farewell between a hairdresser’s daughter who moves to Tokyo and the father waiting back home—is also a must-see!
Tokiwo Fankatakamatt
This track masterfully fuses a melody brimming with traditional Japanese sentiment and a laid-back reggae groove, evoking the heat of the city at night.
Created by takamatt, active as a Vocaloid producer, it depicts the splendor of the red-light district and the fleeting nature of the floating world, set in a fictional city.
First released on a video site in February 2012, it was later included on the TOKIO FUNKA E.P.
It is also featured in the mobile game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat.
Hatsune Miku, where it has become beloved by many fans.
The lyrics’ archaic turns of phrase intertwine with GUMI’s crisp vocals, drawing listeners into a fantastical festival realm.
It’s the perfect piece for times when you want to revel under a canopy of night-blooming cherry blossoms or dance the night away and forget the everyday.
Tokyo, the City of DreamsHikawa Kiyoshi
I can picture the city’s neon lights wet with rain, shimmering across the sidewalks like blossoms of light.
Sung with rich emotion by Kiyoshi Hikawa—an artist who captivates many fans with his genre-defying expressiveness—this piece is included on the album “Kiyoshi Hikawa: Enka Masterpiece Collection 4 ~ Banba no Chutaro ~,” released in September 2004.
Set in nighttime Tokyo—Gaien and Ginza—it portrays a wistful longing to make love bloom, perfectly matching the damp atmosphere of a spring night.
The images of red and blue city lights swaying evoke a fantastical beauty that overlaps with illuminated night cherry blossoms.
Listening on the way home from hanami, gazing at the passing city lights from a car window, might make the mood feel all the more romantic.
TriggerClariS
The music duo ClariS, who have captivated fans with numerous anime theme songs, has previously handled the opening theme for the TV anime Lycoris Recoil.
Their song Trigger, however, was produced as a track for the pachinko/pachislot version of the same series and was released in February 2026.
As the title suggests, using the motif of a “trigger,” the lyrics embody decisions that carve out the future and a strong will to change the world, powerfully pushing listeners forward alongside its exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
It’s an upbeat tune that can be called a symbol of their new lineup, and it even lends its name to their already-confirmed tour.
Give it a listen when you want to fire up a live crowd or motivate yourself!
topazM!LK
This work balances the glittering splendor of a prince with a firm resolve to protect those you love.
Set to a sparkling sound, messages of “sincerity” and “hope” are delivered in a way that’s sure to stir your heart.
The song is included as the lead track on the album “Jewel,” released in June 2023.
Its title derives from the birthstone of November, the month M!LK was formed, making it a special number that embodies the group’s important milestones and determination.
Its charm lies not only in the idealized image it reaches for, but also in the kindness that stays close with down-to-earth words.
When you’re feeling low and need courage, this is the song to play—a radiant track that represents the very essence of M!LK.