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 that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across a wide range of eras! (41–50)
Toyama Prefectural Residents’ SongToyama-ken
Set against the Tateyama Mountain Range—symbol of Toyama Prefecture—and the waters of Ariiso Bay, this is the prefectural anthem beloved throughout the region.
Established in April 1958, it was created in connection with that year’s Toyama National Sports Festival.
The lyrics portray the majestic mountains, the sea, and the rich land, imbued with the hopes of people moving from postwar reconstruction toward the future.
Its clear, powerful melody is striking, uplifting all who hear it.
A work brimming with hometown pride, it lets listeners feel Toyama’s history and nature.
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing hits loved across generations! (51–60)
Tokushima Prefecture Residents’ SongTokushima-ken
Written by lyricist Masaharu Fuji and composed by Minoru Miki, this piece was established in 1971.
The lyrics feature uniquely Tokushima scenes such as the aroma of sudachi, the whirlpools of Naruto, Mount Tsurugi, and the Yoshino River, allowing listeners to fully feel the nature of the hometown.
Its flowing melody, well-suited to choral performance, carries a wish for a bright future.
Even today, it is carefully presented on the prefecture’s official website and has long been sung with pride by residents—one song packed with Tokushima’s history and culture.
Tokyo Metropolis SongTōkyō-to
This work, which symbolizes the Tokyo Metropolis, was established in April 1947 during the postwar reconstruction period and has been passed down as a song carrying the hopes of Tokyo’s residents.
The lyrics by Shigehisa Harada and the music by Hiroshi Kasuya, both chosen through a public competition, depict a morning moving toward peace and abundant nature.
It is also historically notable that, when it was designated as the Tokyo citizens’ song, a 78 rpm record was released by King Records and a related wind band arrangement was produced.
Even today, it continues to be featured through tie-ins with public relations efforts timed to Tokyo Citizens’ Day, such as the 2024 issue of “Koho Tokyo.” While conveying the weight of history, this piece embodies a wish for a bright future and can rightly be called a song that represents the pride of Japan’s capital, Tokyo.
A love song from long agoSakamoto Fuyumi
This piece portrays a scene where memories of past love intersect with a present reunion.
Written and composed by Yuka Kawamura, it is a commemorative single marking the 40th anniversary of her debut.
Its supple, jazz-inflected resonance leaves a strong impression.
The song also carries a delicate atmosphere that only a seasoned performer can truly convey.
With its calm mood, it feels perfect for moments when you want to quietly reflect on the journey of life.
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that gives you the courage to face forward and start walking.
Their single released in October 2020 was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
Its driving beat and passionate vocals heighten the excitement for the campus life that’s about to begin.
The lyrics, infused with the will to live fully in this very moment, offer comfort to hearts unsettled by changing circumstances.
The track also drew attention for being produced after the band re-signed with a major label, coinciding with their 15th anniversary.
For university students feeling nervous before the entrance ceremony, it’s sure to empower you to break through your current situation.
Listen to this song and take a bold first step into your new life!
Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes
Speaking of Setsubun, it has to be demons—so here’s a track from the classic anime Urusei Yatsura, featuring its cute demon-tribe heroine! Released under the music project MAISONdes, which is set in a fictional apartment, this song was created as the ending theme for the 2022 broadcast of the anime.
It became a major topic thanks to the collaboration between virtual singer KAF and Vocaloid producer Tsumiki.
The exhilarating sense of speed—like racing through neon-lit Tokyo nights—pairs perfectly with a faintly wistful melody.
Traditional bean-throwing is great, but why not put on a stylish, urban track like this for a change and enjoy a pop-tinged moment with the oni?
Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken
This is a ballad written as the theme song for the film “50 First Kisses,” starring Takayuki Yamada and Masami Nagasawa in dual leading roles.
It sings of a bittersweet love for someone whose memory resets every day, and the music video’s clown dance in a tatami room became a hot topic.
The vocals over a light electric guitar are particularly striking.
The key point is the chorus’s choppy, start-and-stop melodic line, where the singer intentionally inhales and exhales during the breaks to let you enjoy the sound of the breath.
Try singing it with an easy touch, without overexerting yourself.
