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!
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Introducing songs that start with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (81–90)
Hold my soulHimuro Kyosuke
Kyosuke Himuro, who took the world by storm as the vocalist of BOØWY and enjoys immense popularity as a solo artist, released “Tamashii wo Daite Kure” in October 1995 as the first single following his move to a private label.
It’s a rock ballad perfect for listening to on long autumn nights.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Kaze no Keiji: Tokyo-hatsu!”, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Majestic strings and a heart-piercing melody blend beautifully with Himuro’s uniquely charismatic vocals.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor in the season when people yearn for connection.
Departing AutumnArai Yumi
Singer-songwriter Yumi Arai has been active at the forefront from the 1970s to the present.
This song, included on the classic album MISSLIM released in October 1974, closes the record and is a perfect fit for the autumn air.
Its poetic worldview, which overlays a fading romance with the end of the season, leaves you feeling a touch sentimental as you listen.
The sophisticated arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya and the otherworldly sound featuring Tatsuro Yamashita and others are a perfect match.
The album MISSLIM reached No.
8 on the weekly charts.
Why not immerse yourself in the beautifully melancholic atmosphere of this work on a long autumn night?
Song of Time BokanYamamoto Masayuki, Sakamoto Jidō Gasshōdan
This piece was born in 1975 as the opening theme for Time Bokan, a beloved anime representing the Showa era.
The lively melody and vocals by Masayuki Yamamoto and the Sakamoto Children’s Choir captured the hearts of audiences across generations, from children to adults.
The lyrics “back and forth between the past and the future, yesterday and today” evoke the spirit of time-traveling adventures.
In 1998, the song was included in Time Bokan Masterpiece Album SINCE 1975–1983, and it remains cherished as a classic anime tune.
It’s a recommended track not only for adults reminiscing about the past, but also for younger listeners who enjoy a retro vibe.
A world where the sun does not riseAimer
This song, which is also the theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1 Akaza’s Return,” spans roughly E3 to E5 and is quite advanced to sing on a first try.
When I first heard it, Aimer’s English-like diction made me think, “Is this a Western song?” but it’s firmly in Japanese (lol).
The A section is sung phrase by phrase in the lower register, but from around the B section it gradually becomes more emotional.
There are plenty of high notes, but rather than belting them in chest voice, using a strong head voice brings out both the poignancy and the power, matching the song’s mood.
From low to high notes, try singing with your eyebrows slightly raised to help stabilize pitch!
casual speechpirafu seijin
Rapper Pilaf Seijin, who made big waves in the MC battle scene, is known for his comical style, but in this release from August 2025 he makes a sharp turn to sing about a heartrending breakup.
It’s striking how he portrays the emotional distance from a lover whose language—once a symbol of intimacy—has shifted into polite speech, rendering vivid, realistic scenes.
Even as he knows there’s no going back, his lingering feelings for the other person grip your heart.
If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, you’ll surely relate.
time after timeEarth
This is the debut single by EARTH, a talented dance and vocal group that debuted in 2000.
Trained in New York before their debut, the members deliver an exceptional vocal ability and beautiful harmonies that are hard to believe come from teenagers.
Released in February 2000, the song was used as an insert track for the drama “Virtual Girl.” Winning the New Artist Award at the 42nd Japan Record Awards with their debut work further attests to their high level of talent.
It’s a moving number featuring slightly grown-up vocals layered over a melody with an R&B flavor.
Introducing songs that start with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (91–100)
precious; important; valuableSMAP
It’s a mid-tempo ballad whose straightforward message—that the presence of the person beside you makes you stronger—hits you right in the heart.
Sung powerfully by SMAP, the song gently teaches us that true happiness is hidden in the small moments of everyday life, set against scenes of dusk.
Released in May 1998, it became a memorable track for many as the theme song of the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Brothers,” starring Masahiro Nakai.
Put it on as BGM during a drive with someone special, and you just might find yourself able to express the gratitude that you’re usually too shy to say out loud.