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! (311–320)
I'll eat you up!Gachapin (Kunie Yazawa)
This is a song performed by Gachapin, one of the most iconic characters from the Ponkikki series.
The lyrics were created based on submissions from the general public, and they read like a warning to children that “bad things will happen if you do bad things.” It became a topic of discussion for being overly scary.
The composition was handled by Takuro Yoshida, and its calm atmosphere—tinged with a sense of melancholy—is memorable.
It’s precisely because the sound is so gentle that the lyrics come through so clearly, which is another key point of this song.
Tarako, tarako, tarakokigurumi
When this song was aired on TV as the theme for a Kewpie commercial, its mysterious melody got stuck in countless listeners’ heads.
There were even funny reports like babies stopping their crying.
With its very easy-to-understand lyrics and irresistibly cute look, it’s an ultra-catchy track whose powerful impact remains just as strong even years after its release.
Shall we go on a trip?Tatsuya Kitani
Tatsuya Kitani is gaining attention as an artist with multifaceted talent.
His 2024 release “Tabi ni demo Deyokka” (“Shall We Go on a Trip?”) is a track included on the album ROUNDABOUT.
The song portrays the feelings of a protagonist dreaming of breaking away from the everyday and embarking on a free-spirited journey, inviting listeners to imagine new landscapes.
Its lyrics are dotted with moments from an adventure-filled trip, and Kitani’s gentle voice and melodies further highlight the sense of wanderlust.
This track is especially recommended for those who want to escape their daily routine or take on something new.
Give “Tabi ni demo Deyokka” a listen and let it give you the courage to set out on a little adventure.
justCreepHyp
A song I especially want people who struggle to express their straightforward feelings to a loved one to hear is “Tada.” It was included in the 2017 collection “Mousugu Tsuku Kara Mattete Ne” by the rock band CreepHyp.
The lyrics, which honestly convey the feelings you can’t bring yourself to say precisely because you care, are irresistibly relatable.
Vocalist Seikaikan Ozaki’s passionate voice, perfectly matched with the rock band’s rhythmic performance, resonates in the heart.
It’s a tsundere-style song that teaches the importance of putting even a single word into language.
Please give this track, which stands close to your unadorned emotions, a listen.
travelerKetsumeishi
This song by Ketsumeishi conveys a warm atmosphere as it portrays feelings toward the endless journey of life.
Drawing on a worldview inspired by wandering townsfolk, the decision to read the title “Tabibito” as “Tabiudo” is a unique touch.
You can feel a calm yet wistful mood in the sound as it reflects an introspective dialogue with one’s own heart, evoking a sense of looking back on one’s life so far.
The lyrics, which reflect on the path taken and carry hope into the future, will likely resonate especially with generations who have accumulated a wealth of experiences.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (321–330)
dandelionKotringo
This is a song by kotringo, who composed the music for the film “In This Corner of the World.” It’s crafted to make you really follow the lyrics as you listen.
The words are extremely simple, and the way the lyrics describe the world from a small, intimate perspective will strike you all the more deeply after seeing the film.
You could say this is a work in which both the song and In This Corner of the World make each other even more wonderful.
SunKobukuro
The upbeat, refreshing summer song “Taiyo” (The Sun) was released in 2002 as a double A-side single together with “Negai no Uta” (Song of Wishes).
While the overall tempo is on the faster side, the spacing between words—except in the A verse—is relaxed enough that you won’t feel rushed singing it.
The rhythmic section in the A verse is built on similar melodic patterns, so once you get the hang of it, it becomes easy to sing.
Riding the groove and having fun is the key to performing this song well.
Give it a try not only at karaoke but also in the car or during leisure activities—it’s great for all kinds of situations.