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! (31–40)
Sun GoddessLeo Ieiri
Written as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Clinic on the Sea” in the fall of 2013, this medium-tempo number resonates with the story of a trainee doctor who travels among the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and grows through his experiences.
Though it was initially conceived as a guitar-centered piece, the arrangement ultimately shifted to revolve around the piano, which allowed Leo Ieiri’s straightforward vocals to stand out even more.
The lyrics consistently adopt the perspective of “You shine on me like the sun,” reflecting a mature sensibility that steps back from self-assertion to thoughtfully consider another person.
Released in November of the same year as her fifth single, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and won an Excellence Award at the 55th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to quietly revisit your gratitude for someone important.
White lilies on my birthdayMasaharu Fukuyama
Masaharu Fukuyama’s 30th single, released in April 2013, is a gem of a ballad that portrays the bond between parent and child.
Written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Tonbi,” it serves as a counterpart to his previous single “Kazoku ni Narou yo,” which depicted a parent’s love for a child; this song expresses gratitude from a grown child to their parents.
Voices of family that once felt bothersome, a hometown once left behind—over the years, one comes to recognize the depth of parental love and the meaning embedded in one’s own name.
The words “Thank you for giving birth to me,” spoken without embarrassment on the special day of one’s birthday, strike a deep chord.
The timbre of the South American folk instrument, the zampoña, adds a warm richness to the track.
Debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, this song is highly recommended for those living apart from their parents or for anyone who wishes to express sincere gratitude.
Refrain of SoulsYoko Takahashi
This legendary number served as the theme song for the 1997 theatrical anime ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth,’ selling over 630,000 copies in total.
Its majestic orchestration and Yoko Takahashi’s soulful vocals fuse into a breathtaking structure that moves from a mysterious verse to an emotionally charged chorus.
Celebrated as a masterpiece that transcends the anime-song genre, it remains a karaoke favorite to this day.
If you want to create a grand, expansive atmosphere at year-end or New Year parties, this is the perfect choice!
The Girl on the Other Shoreyonige
This song portrays the pain of losing someone important and the strength to keep looking forward.
It captures the resolve to accept unhealed wounds without hiding them, the bittersweetness of being dazzled by memories that shine too brightly, and the courage to let go without holding the other person back.
Rather than regretting the breakup, the protagonist, who vows to “remain weak yet be strong” while holding gratitude for having met, is deeply moving.
It is a track from yonige’s mini-album “Sanzensekai,” released in August 2021.
Time capsuleQeiru
A Vocaloid track that weaves nostalgia for time sealed away, carried on an electronica sound.
Composed by Qeiru and released in September 2025, it’s a duet by IA and Hatsune Miku that sings of fading memories and the ever-changing everyday.
Images of roads bathed in crimson twilight and questions posed to a time that can never return resonate poignantly.
It’s a song for those who cherish unforgettable memories, and one to hear when you want to pause and reflect on your own life.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (41–50)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
This is one of Yorushika’s signature songs, released in 2018.
It’s a bittersweet pop track themed around summer, youth, love, and parting.
The overall vocal range is relatively narrow at D4–D#5, so it’s highly recommended for singers who find higher notes easier than lower ones.
In the verses (A and B sections), it’s more spoken than sung, and the spacing between phrases is a key point.
The solid band arrangement makes it easy to lock into the groove, so you’ll likely feel your energy rise in the chorus.
Listen closely to the drums and be careful not to rush the tempo.
In the last chorus, the key changes and the pitch goes even higher, so try to sing with extra drive and momentum.
TaketenGReeeeN
This is a medium-tempo number produced and planned by Sanma Akashiya, based on episodes from his youth.
The lyrics, which express a pure wish for someone to simply stay by your side and smile, are sure to gently warm the listener’s heart.
Released in May 2021, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the theatrical anime film “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko,” and is also included on the album “Baby Tooth.” It’s the perfect track for when you want to bask in the gentle feeling of wishing happiness for someone important to you.