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 starting with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (121–130)
Time lapse (feat. Yella.E)Kent on this side
A heartwarming cross-border duet ballad between Japan and Korea has been born.
Its vivid imagery, like a time-lapse capturing the shifting colors of the sky, and lyrics that reflect the ache of unreturned feelings leave a strong impression.
Marking Kocchi no Kento’s first love song, the track features Yella.
E from the Korean beatbox and a cappella crew BEATPELLA HOUSE.
Their translucent vocals overlap to create a beautiful harmony that feels like a bridge between the two countries.
Released digitally in March 2025, the song is drawing attention as a new direction for Kocchi no Kento, who has often favored uptempo numbers.
With a duet that gently blends two hearts, it’s full of a charm that makes you want to sing it together with someone special.
The sun is warm and it’s hilarious.Namiguru
This is a refreshing Vocaloid track whose shuffle beat gently loosens the heart.
Created by Namiguru, an artist known for releasing many Vocaloid songs with unique worlds, it was released in May 2023.
The lyrics depict a laid-back everyday life and remind us of the importance of finding calm moments amid our busy days.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel like you’re idly spending time on a riverbank on a pleasantly sunny Sunday.
If you’re going anyway, why not take your mother along?
Twilight is beautiful.Ayako Fuji
“Tasogare Kirei” is a single released in 2017 to commemorate Ayako Fuji’s 30th anniversary as a singer.
With lyrics by Yoko Aki and composition by Kosetsu Minami, “Tasogare Kirei” showcases Fuji’s seductive charm in full, leaning more toward Showa-era kayōkyoku than traditional enka.
The flowing orchestration and horns evoke the golden age of Showa pop, and the melody—infused with Kosetsu Minami’s signature style—is easy to sing even for those who aren’t fond of enka.
However, the section at the end of the chorus that feels like an ad-lib can easily throw you off in both pitch and rhythm, so pay attention to your breathing points and practice to deliver it smoothly.
In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA
A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.
Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.
Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.
Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (131–140)
Let's have fun.Lyrics/Music: Shinapu
This song, from a popular segment of a baby-focused TV show, features a bright, rhythmic melody that leaves a lasting impression.
Carried by the vocals of Shoko & The Akilla, it unfolds a warm and gentle world.
Its fun melodic lines make even babies want to sway along.
Broadcast as the “Tsuki Uta” (monthly song) for January 2025 on TV Tokyo’s educational program “Sina Pshu,” it has earned strong support from many parents and children.
It’s perfect for cuddle time with your baby or music time.
Why not enjoy a fun moment singing and dancing together with your little one?
dandelionKohei Matsushita
With a gentle acoustic sound and a warm, tender voice, Kohei Matsushita delivers an encouraging song that resonates deeply in the heart.
Imbued with the desire to become a flower that blooms for a loved one, this piece brims with the purity of caring for someone and the wish to do whatever one can for them.
Included on the album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, the song was written and composed by Matsushita himself, who also created the album’s illustrations.
It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude or quietly conveying your feelings to someone special.
maneYoko Nagayama
Released in 1996, Mane is a song inspired by Yoshiharu Habu that won numerous awards and was even performed at the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It stands as one of Yoko Nagayama’s signature tracks of the 1990s.
While it’s packed with classic enka techniques—such as rises and falls in phrasing, kobushi turns, and semitone catches—it’s still quite manageable for those who are reasonably accustomed to singing enka.
It’s also recommended as a practice piece for beginners.
Learning enka techniques through this song is a great choice!