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! (211–220)
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
Time After Time carries a message in its chorus that radiates deep kindness: “If I ever go somewhere and disappear, please search and find me; even if you fall, I’ll be there by your side to support you.” The song is a mid-tempo ballad by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.
The music video, featuring her striking orange hair, is crafted like a short story and is deeply moving—be sure to check it out if you can.
SunDrop’s
A band formed in 2009 by five members who happened to meet after entering the same high school in Hokkaido.
The lineup consists of vocalist/guitarist Miho Nakano, guitarist Tomomi Aratani, bassist Mamiko Oda, keyboardist Wakano Ishibashi, and drummer Reika Okuyama.
The year after forming, they entered a high school band contest with their first original song, “Doranko Baby,” written during their sophomore summer vacation, and won the Grand Prix.
That success spurred a variety of activities, and in 2013 they embarked on their first national tour.
They’re known for a distinctive singing voice, a powerful rock sound, and lyrics that bare raw emotion!
soulELAIZA
In addition to her work as an actress, Elaiza Ikeda is also active as an artist, performing as ELAIZA as a singer.
Her track “Tamashii” is her new song.
It features a surreal, downer vibe reminiscent of Billie Eilish, and is sung within a narrow vocal range throughout.
Since the main vocal style is a whispery delivery, even those without much vocal power can sing it comfortably.
A must-listen for anyone looking for a moody, downbeat track—be sure to check it out.
Turn Back Time feat. FANTASTICSEXILE
Many people probably choose EXILE’s songs when they want to get the crowd going at karaoke.
The track “Turn Back Time” was released digitally in 2018, and its music video—a message of support for FANTASTICS member Shota Nakao, who was battling illness—also drew attention.
EXILE’s songs often seem difficult because of the effortlessly sung high notes, but this one features a simple, refreshing melody line that makes it easy to sing.
How about picking it when you want to encourage someone?
Even if we're far apart...Every Little Thing
Every Little Thing became explosively popular among people of the same generation, regardless of gender, in the late 1990s.
If you’re from that generation, there are probably many of you who still sing their songs at karaoke, right? The song “Tatoe Tooku Hanaretetemo…” is included on ELT’s first album, “everlasting,” released in 1997.
This album became ELT’s first million-seller.
As the title suggests, it’s a love song about being far apart—a long-distance relationship.
Departure GraffitiFLOW
A single released by FLOW in November 2010 is drawing attention as a song that resonates with students on the verge of graduation.
Carried on a gentle breeze, it sings of the courage to take a step toward the future, with themes of warm-hearted farewells and growth.
It speaks of paper airplanes launched outside the classroom window and memories of days spent together, renewing the resolve to move forward even while looking back on the past.
The lyrics also convey the importance of believing in oneself and living in the present, delicately portraying the loneliness and anxiety, as well as the hope and anticipation, that accompany a departure.
A special live performance was also held at Moro Hospital Nursing School in Saitama Prefecture, making this a song that lifts the spirits of graduating students.
importantFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s a love ballad that reaffirms the importance of the person who stays by your side.
Created by the music group FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, known for hits like “Kokuhaku” and “Ato Hitotsu,” it was released in 2010 as their 13th single and was chosen as the theme song for the film “Shodo Girls!! Our Koshien.” The lyrics convey an unwavering sincerity, and the moving sound arrangement leaves a strong impression.
The more you listen closely, the more it brings out honest feelings.