Introducing popular J-pop songs that start with “Ta”!
Have you heard of shiritori karaoke, where you connect songs by using the last letter of the previous song’s title? Surprisingly, it can get pretty exciting—sometimes you can’t think of any songs, or there aren’t as many singable ones as you expect.
So this time, I’ll introduce a bunch of Japanese songs that start with “ta.” I’ve picked popular J-POP tracks so you can use them both for karaoke and for playing shiritori using only song titles.
Please use this as a reference, and if there’s a song you’d like to try singing, go for it!
Introducing popular J-POP songs that start with 'Ta'! (1–10)
Time capsuleNEW!MINMI
If you want to choose a heartwarming, moving song for the climax of a kindergarten graduation ceremony or recital, we recommend this piece written by MINMI.
There’s a story that she created it for her own daughter’s graduation ceremony, and it was released in February 2023.
The lyrics, filled with memories of kindergarten life and words of thanks, are expressed in children’s own voices—have your tissues ready.
It’s also tied up with a graduation movie production service that uses photos, so playing it alongside a video would be wonderful.
Just like its title suggests, the gentle melody is like a “Time Capsule” that carries memories into the future, sure to bring tears to the eyes of parents and teachers.
The sight of six-year-olds singing it with all their hearts will surely become an unforgettable treasure.
On this important milestone day, be sure to sing it together with the children.
Song of the TravelerNEW!Miyuki Nakajima
Released in May 1995 as the 32nd single and the theme song for the television drama “A Homeless Child 2,” which sparked a social phenomenon, “Tabibito no Uta” sold about 1.
03 million copies, becoming a million-seller.
Its lyrics convey deep empathy for people who wander without a place to call home, powerfully asserting that even if you lose your past or your love, your dreams will never disappear.
The song gives profound courage to those who feel lonely in modern society.
With its emotional band sound and soul-stirring vocals that strike the heart, it’s a moving number that people standing at a crossroads in life should especially hear.
TummyNEW!RADWIMPS
This is a song filled with deep love from a man who’s about to become a father—slightly clumsy, yet heartfelt.
It stands out for its unique perspective: singing with a touch of jealousy toward the baby in his partner’s belly for monopolizing the mother’s attention.
While he envies the baby who already knows a world he hasn’t seen, his warm anticipation for the day they meet overflows.
Featured on the album ‘X to O to Tsumi to’ released in December 2013, this track is one to be heard not only by those about to become parents, but also by expectant mothers—listening while feeling their partner’s love.
typingNEW!ariiol
You’re drawn into a digital loneliness that flickers beneath the stylish beat.
It’s the Vocaloid debut by trackmaker ariiol, released in November 2025.
The innocent voice of Utaai Yuki delivers a cool, steady weave of lyrics blending English and Japanese—striking in its restraint.
There’s a bittersweet, late-night atmosphere, as if reaching for a connection through the screen.
As it turns out, ariiol lives abroad and took on the challenge of writing Japanese lyrics just for this piece.
It’s also impressive that they handled the visuals themselves, showcasing their versatility.
taxiNEW!Ken Miyake
After his activities as part of V6, Ken Miyake has continued to pursue new forms of expression as a solo artist.
Released in February 2025, this track rides on a breezy pop-rock sound to portray the end of a bittersweet romance.
The lyrics vividly capture the pain of heartbreak—like the final exchange at a taxi stand and lingering regrets mirrored in the retreating taillights—striking straight to the heart.
It also drew attention for being crafted by members of macico.
Positioned as a new chapter following the album “THE iDOL,” the song’s contrast between its bright melody and sorrowful lyrics only heightens the sense of poignancy.
It’s a track that seems to keep you company on nights when you want to dwell in the afterglow of a breakup, or when you just can’t let go.
Typhoon GenerationNEW!storm
This single, released in July 2000, was used as the image song for the event “Odaiba Dot Com!” and as the CM song for Bourbon’s “Petit Series.” The staging that begins with a spoken line by Kazunari Ninomiya is memorable, and many fans were likely captivated by the poignant monologue at the start.
The song’s structure is interesting, shifting from a gentle ballad feel in the first half to an up-tempo groove toward the end.
The vocal range is comfortably manageable, and the slower tempo in the first half makes it easy to sing calmly.
How about riding the rhythm in the rap part to hype up the crowd?
Time is mineNEW!Yuro Majima
Have you ever felt like the ticking of a second hand was hurrying you along? This work by popular Vocaloid producer Yuro Majima is an original Teto Kasane SV track released in August 2025.
After showcasing a culmination of his work with the album “Henachoko Punch,” his new EP “Kihaji” explores an obsession with—and struggle against—time.
Riding a brisk four-on-the-floor beat and highly addictive sound, it resounds with a heartfelt cry to reclaim stolen time.
While Majima has shown wide-ranging activity, including collaborations like “Dorobō Yōchien,” this piece hits even harder with its outpouring of deeply personal emotion.
When you’re worn out by society’s pace, this song will remind you that time belongs to you.