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 popular J-POP songs that start with “Ta”! (141–150)
The Highland Train GoesAtsurō Okamoto
A song that gracefully celebrates the natural beauty of the highlands and the romance of train travel evokes heartwarming memories of family trips and brings to mind wonderful moments with loved ones.
Its sweeping scenery and romantic spirit are sure to soothe anyone’s heart.
Carried by Atsuro Okamoto’s comforting vocals, the pastoral landscapes gently resonate within.
Since its release in 1954, this work has continued to be beloved by many and was featured in the 2020 NHK morning drama series “Yell,” moving audiences across generations.
It’s perfect for a time of sharing old memories over tea with everyone.
Settle in, relax, and enjoy a peaceful moment.
SunMy Hair is Bad
It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.
Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.
The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.
Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.
It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.
Song of DepartureAAA
A ballad by AAA that stays by your side when you take a new step forward.
With a melody that resonates deep in your heart and powerful lyrics, it gently embraces the complex emotions that come with moving or setting off on a new journey.
Beautifully expressing gratitude for past memories and hope for the future, this ballad single was released in January 2009.
Its charm lies in the vocals that showcase each member’s unique character.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Future Century Shakespeare” and ranked high on the Oricon charts.
It’s the perfect song for anyone facing a life milestone such as graduation or moving.
It will clear the clouds of a heart mixed with anxiety and anticipation.
TatakinaMi Zui
An energetic piece that stirs excitement and a spirit of challenge.
“Tatakina” by Mizui features a rhythmically intricate structure with frequent irregular time signatures and lyrics that inspire listeners.
The track won an honorable mention in the “Taiko no Tatsujin Song Contest Don! 2024.” It translates the player’s emotional highs and lows into sound—the feeling of total immersion that makes you forget to blink, the tension of aiming for a high score, and the joy of clearing a stage.
Let yourself be carried by the song’s festival-like liveliness, and you’re sure to feel energized.
dandelionHiromi Ohta
A classic that captures delicate feelings of first love from a unique perspective.
The emotions of a modest yet pure-hearted girl in love are overlapped with the image of dandelions blooming by the roadside, gently singing of the bittersweet feelings everyone experiences.
Takashi Matsumoto’s poetic lyrics and Kyohei Tsutsumi’s melody blend beautifully, and Hiromi Ohta’s pure voice perfectly conveys the song’s world.
Released in April 1975, it was later included on the album “Tanshūhen” (Short Stories) and gained popularity.
It’s a song that comforts those who strive to live strongly—like a dandelion that keeps blooming while facing forward—even when they carry loneliness in their hearts.
Recommended for anyone who wants to relate to the ache of unrequited love and the feelings of being in love.
What’s certain isMacaroni Enpitsu
Even when our eyes meet, all we can see is an uncertain future.
Still, this gem of a pop tune by Macaroni Empitsu portrays a romance that keeps moving forward despite it all.
There may be surprisingly few “certain” things in love, but that’s exactly why the desire for two people to trust each other is gently wrapped in warm vocals and a melodic line.
Included on the album “hope,” the song was also featured in April 2020 as the CM song for the contact lens brand CREO, starring Haruna Kawaguchi, touching the hearts of many.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of anyone feeling doubt or anxiety in a relationship.
taxiKEN MIYAKE
It’s a bittersweet love song depicting a farewell at a taxi stand.
Released in February 2025, the track features KEN MIYAKE’s delicate vocals that beautifully convey the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
The pop-rock sound is bright and breezy, yet the lyrical world is melancholic—an irresistibly appealing contrast.
Listening to it brings a sense of calm.
It’s a perfect song for nights when you want to dwell in the afterglow of a breakup, or to play while out for a drive.