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!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
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Introducing popular J-POP songs that start with “Ta”! (141–150)
Flowers of the JourneyHiroko Hattori
Hiroko Hattori’s song “Tabiji no Hana” is marked by a poignantly melancholic melody.
The work is notable for its emotionally rich, squeezed-out vocal delivery, with overall dynamics kept modest throughout.
Because of that restraint, delicacy is required; however, since the song isn’t one with dramatic dynamic shifts, it’s enough to focus on handling the key kobushi ornaments where they appear.
For this piece, it’s recommended to sing the kobushi with the image of applying a very strong, momentary vibrato.
If you still find it difficult to execute the kobushi, try gently nodding your head as you apply it.
Doing so can make this type of ornament easier to produce.
Only youDani.
A gem of a love song where inorganic, Auto-Tuned vocals blend beautifully with passionate lyrics about pure love.
Dani.
’s delicate voice gently embraces the vow of eternal love.
Rather than someone out in the world, the lyrics plainly trace the changing emotions brought about by meeting that one special person.
Released in November 2024 as a track on the album “Unmei tte.” (“Fate, you know.”), the song drew wide attention on social media and reached No.
2 on Spotify’s Viral Chart.
It’s a warm, comforting track that stays close to your heart when you want to reaffirm your feelings for a cherished partner or feel grateful for meeting your destined person.
short nightNoz.
This work captivates with its lyrical worldview, depicting feelings kept deep in the heart.
Vocaloid producer Noz.
released it in August 2024.
The band sound, imbued with a nostalgic atmosphere, pairs perfectly with Kagamine Rin’s resolute vocals.
The delicate acoustic guitar, along with the heartrending melody and lyrics, conveys the brevity of summer nights and a wistful longing for memories that have slipped away.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to immerse yourself in precious recollections, gently accompanying the sense of loss that everyone has felt.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (151–160)
Before the departureWANIMA
This is a support song from WANIMA dedicated to everyone taking a new step forward.
It warmly conveys the greatness of getting back up again and again, and the importance of turning past failures and regrets into strength for the future.
WANIMA’s hallmark upbeat sound overflows with a refreshing energy that makes your body sway before you know it.
Released digitally in April 2021, the song was also chosen as the theme for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project.
It’s a track that gently gives a push to those starting a new chapter or facing challenges right now.
A Love Like Ephemeral LightJun Sakishima
This is a Japanese-style ballad that captures the fleeting beauty of love.
Jun Sakishima’s translucent vocals exquisitely convey a dreamlike world.
While honoring traditional Japanese melodies, the modern arrangement draws out a fresh allure.
Released in March 2025, the piece pairs a lyrical melody with gentle vocals that deeply resonate with listeners.
Its artistic quality has been highly praised, including a nomination as a candidate work for the Japan Music Authors Association’s “Songs of the Heart Concert.” It’s recommended for anyone who wants to connect with the delicacy and poignancy of being in love, or who seeks the soothing comfort of a tender voice.
Tiger Rampagesasakure.UK
Released in August 2010, this work by sasakure.
UK features lyrics inspired by Atsushi Nakajima’s “The Moon over the Mountain,” leaving a lasting impression.
Its worldview, which reinterprets human inner conflict in a modern light, resonated with many listeners.
It was also included on the 2012 album “Genshitsu Aesop,” and has continued to be cherished over the years.
Why not revisit the fusion of literature and music for yourself?
dandelionLyrics by Satoshi Kadokura / Music by Kiyoshi Horikoshi
Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.
Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.
Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.
In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.
The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.