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! (91–100)
On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto
There is a song that many older adults love, often associated with the arrival of spring and graduation season.
Originally created at a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture as a gift to graduating students, it has since become a standard performed at schools across Japan.
With hopeful lyrics and a bright melody, it conveys courage and determination for a new beginning.
It also gained attention when it was used in a commercial featuring SMAP.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you look back on nostalgic memories while feeling hopeful about the future.
Why not listen to it together with older adults as an opportunity to reflect on life’s milestones?
Timeout alternative nodeSasuke Haraguchi
A groundbreaking dance tune that incorporates hyperpop and electronica.
Crafted by Sasuke Haraguchi, the track was released in April 2025 and serves as the official demo song for Synthesizer V’s Natsume Itsuki.
You’ll be drawn into a sophisticated, distinctive world shaped by its unpredictable song structure.
The bright, celebratory tone of the horn section is also striking, and Natsume Itsuki’s clear, expansive vocals fit perfectly, creating a truly one-of-a-kind sonic landscape.
The visuals by Akane Yomitan are another highlight.
It’s bound to resonate especially with those who love discovering the new.
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Zarame is a striking blue-haired “nega-posi” singer-songwriter.
With a translucent voice and a uniquely expressive emotional style, she creates music that stirs listeners’ hearts.
She began with street performances in Tokyo and steadily built popularity through word of mouth on social media as an emerging artist.
Since July 2024, she has been landing tie-ins with anime and TV dramas one after another, and her performance video on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE has surpassed 3.
4 million views, steadily expanding her fanbase.
From ballads to rock, she covers a wide range of genres, and her lyrics and expressive power—while embracing negative emotions—still evoke a sense of hope, resonating with many listeners.
She’s an artist you’ll want to listen to when you feel lost in life or when you want to cherish your feelings for someone.
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Woven with poetic words and wrapped in a mellow atmosphere, this work is a masterful ballad that, while grounded in jazz, also carries an accessible pop sensibility.
A collaboration between haiku poet Ayaka Sato (lyrics) and Tomomi Oda (composition), it was included on their third EP, “Double Rift,” released in July 2018.
Sparked by their connection through the book “What Is Poetry?”, the song seamlessly fuses spoken, poetry-reading–like vocals with dynamic shifts in rhythm.
As a band, they also released their first full-length album, “Temporary,” in October 2019, showcasing a body of work that highlights their musical breadth.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who may not be well-versed in jazz but is seeking high-quality pop with a jazzy, stylish flair.
Being lazy is nice, huh.Nekraitoki
It’s a soothing track with a relaxed rhythm that gently wraps away the fatigue of everyday life.
Within its friendly, poppy melody is a message that says, “Let’s take it easy today,” and the lyrics, which boost your self-esteem, are especially appealing.
Written and composed by the vocalist-guitarist of NecryTalkie, this gem of a song shines with the band’s unique character.
It’s included on their second EP, “Mob-nari no Kung Fu,” released in March 2025, and can be enjoyed alongside a variety of other tracks, such as “Jinsei Nannimo Wakannee!”—the theme song for SCRAP’s Real Escape Game.
It’s the perfect song for those overwhelmed by busy days or looking to treat themselves with more care.
A work that lets you fully savor the charm of NecryTalkie.
Living in the twilightTohta Kasamura
This is a work by Toa Kasamura, notable for its piano and refraining guitar.
Released in March 2023, it depicts memories of the past, a sense of loss, and the strength to move forward through the scenery of twilight.
It is also known as a counterpart to “Harebare o Ugatsu,” released around the same time, and a mashup video combining the two drew attention upon release.
It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to when you feel uncertain at a turning point in life.
Tower of the flameSawao Yamanaka
This track fuses the heavy guitar riffs of alternative rock with emotional vocals to convey a burning passion.
It opens the album “Where Do Those Flowers Bloom?” released on April 23, 2025, and drew attention as the first solo work unveiled by Sawao Yamanaka after the breakup of the pillows.
It’s a powerful song that portrays the resolve to start anew and the inner conflicts that come with it.
The music video is also available on the official website and social media, visually expressing the song’s energy.
Highly recommended not only for alternative rock fans, but especially for anyone about to take a new step in life.