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 songs starting with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (11–20)
Table Tennis MonkeyGenie High
It’s a track included on their second album, Jennistar, released in September 2021.
Heavy guitar riffs intertwine with beautiful piano riffs, while a fiercely distorted bassline roils underneath, making for an aggressive song.
It’s truly a rock tune that showcases Jenny High at their best.
At the same time, the lyrics are packed with references to pop culture that colored the early Heisei era, such as the game Ape Escape and the film Ping Pong—sure to strike a chord with those who recognize them.
Moreover, the way the lyrics jump from topic to topic without warning makes it perfect for times when you want to dive into the music without overthinking and blow away the daily haze.
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With their realistic psychological portrayals, back number captures the hearts of many fans.
Their eighth single, released in June 2013, truly feels like “a song packed full of one-sided-love imaginings.” You can’t help but nod along at the poignant sense of distance—being nothing more than “a friend of a friend” to the person you like—and at the way you get depressed by imagining the kind of partner they’d want and deciding you don’t measure up.
In contrast to those lyrics, the brisk, refreshing sound gently propels that frustrating, unrequited longing forward.
The track is also included on the album “Love Story,” and it was used in a commercial in 2019.
Wishing to be loved yet unable to take that final step—this is a one-sided love song that will surely resonate and stay close to your heart.
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RADWIMPS, the rock band also known for the music in the film “Your Name.” This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan,” airing from April 2025.
Its stylish sound—blending city pop and jazz—matches beautifully with the warm vocals.
The lyrics carry a gentle message from the creators: even in a world that isn’t always fun, it’s okay to look forward to tomorrow.
Like a letter, the song gives you a push to take on new challenges.
Listening to it on the train to school or during a reflective moment after classes might make the everyday feel a little more special.
For Whom the Alchemist ExistsMr.Children
As a work with a strong message, “Tagatame” enjoys solid support from hardcore fans.
Its vocal range is quite wide, spanning mid1C to hiB, and because the lowest note is mid1C, there isn’t much room to lower the key.
It also features a hi A# shout, so a powerful high-register delivery is required.
In addition, the lyrics are emotional, so a vocally expressive performance is needed; even though there’s no falsetto, overall it can be considered a very challenging piece.
maybeYOASOBI
The fourth song by YOASOBI, the “unit that turns novels into music,” used as the theme for the film “Tabun.” Released in July 2020, the track is based on a novel that won the grand prize in the “Yoasobi Contest vol.
1.” Set to a somewhat wistful mid-tempo sound, it portrays a story of “the morning after a breakup” following the end of a live-in relationship.
In an empty room, the narrator imagines the true feelings of the one who left, capturing a heartbreaking state of mind that really tightens your chest.
Even when trying to stay calm, regret and lingering attachment resurface in unguarded moments… The song delicately depicts that unresolved emotional wavering, offering many points that listeners can relate to.
It’s a sophisticated, beautiful breakup song that keeps you company on nights when you want to quietly sink into your feelings.
Tiny PiecesONE OK ROCK
Speaking of ONE OK ROCK, they’re also known for having many songs with English lyrics.
English lyrics can often seem intimidating, but that’s not the case with “Tiny Pieces.” While the vocal range is fairly wide—from mid1F to hiD—the song features very few long sustained notes.
The high notes are also momentary, so the chance of going off-pitch after a high phrase is relatively low.
That said, shouts appear as a matter of course, and the vocal lines sometimes change more like ad-libs than standard melodic movements, so a certain amount of practice will still be necessary.
Introducing popular J-POP songs that start with “Ta”! (21–30)
toughnessJETG
A rapper from Akita Prefecture, now based in Yokohama.
Centered on the Japanese drill style, he’s a solo artist rapidly rising in prominence.
His cool hallmark is tearing across hard-edged beats with dense, high-speed bars.
Since 2023, he’s been actively releasing music under his solo name, dropping EPs like “JETLIFE” and “progress” in quick succession.
His performance videos have been buzzing on social media, proving his chops beyond doubt.
In January 2025, he also performed at his hometown event, NAMAHAGE UNITED 2025.
Blending street-level tension with introspective lyrics, his music is sure to resonate with anyone looking to experience cutting-edge Japanese rap.