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! (41–50)
SunBEGIN
This song is filled with the strength to find new hope in the wake of profound sorrow after losing someone dear.
The sudden farewells to a live lighting crew member and close friends led to the realization that “they were my sun,” becoming the catalyst for this work.
The Okinawan spirit of laughing off even a grief so deep you’d want to complain to God shakes listeners to the core with its humor and heart.
Released in March 2025 to mark the 35th anniversary of their debut, it also forms the core of their first album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun).
The heartbeat-like beat and the electric guitar played by vocalist Eiichi Higa himself seem to symbolize the band’s new challenge.
When you’re sunk in an overwhelming sense of loss, this song quietly stays by your side and offers a light that illuminates tomorrow.
Introducing songs that start with “Ta” from popular J-POP! (51–60)
Children of the SunBEGIN
This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.
Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.
From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.
The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.
When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.
Tantra and MantraGARGOYLE
Gargoyle, hailed as the king of the live house scene, made their major-label debut with a work that, as its esoteric, mantra-like title suggests, invites listeners into a mystical ritual.
Their complex song structures—often dubbed progressive thrash metal—fuse with a poetic worldview imbued with a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
The profound themes, which seem to probe the depths of human consciousness, carry an addictive quality that lingers long after a single listen.
Released as a video in April 1993, this work sparked major buzz for debuting not on CD but in the form of music videos.
Just, I want to see you — To my mother —Natsuki Yoko
This is a gem of a ballad that richly expresses a deepening longing for a mother one cannot see.
The protagonist’s earnest, pure wish to simply “see you” is delivered straight to the listener’s heart through Yoko Natsuki’s gentle voice.
The lyrics weave together memories of childhood with the self of adulthood, creating a worldview that slowly seeps into the heart.
This work is a cover of a song released by Tsuyoshi Nishi in 2010, and it will be released as Yoko Natsuki’s single in July 2025.
Listen to it when you’re thinking of family or want to convey gratitude to your parents—it’s sure to kindle a warm light in your heart.
Maybe, a dream.Satō Noko
This is a work by the Vocaloid producer Noko Sato, who has captivated many listeners with songs like “Like a Ghost.” Released in July 2025, it’s the Vocaloid version of a track produced under the Bocaduo 2025 team name, “Flying Fish Eggs.” Its floating electronic sound gently embraces the transparent vocals of Utaai Yuki, creating a dreamy number.
The lyrics, which drift between dream and reality while quietly facing one’s own heart, are also striking.
Listen to it on a night when you want to step away from the noise of everyday life and be alone, and you’ll surely be captivated by its bittersweet yet beautiful worldview.
A Place in the SunV6
It’s a refreshing pop number whose intro—opening with Yoshihiko Inohara’s expansive vocals—sets your heart racing.
Released in July 1999 as V6’s 14th single and included on the classic album “Very best,” it also served as the theme song for the drama “Shin: Oretachi no Tabi Ver.
1999,” starring Coming Century, vividly coloring the story.
Each member’s solo part seems to tell of their individual resolve, giving courage to listeners as well.
On a morning when you’re taking on a challenge, listening to this song will surely help you take that first step with a clear, uplifting feeling.
BirthSuperfly
A hidden gem by Superfly, marked by the exotic sound of the sitar.
Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals and the dynamic rock sound shake the listener’s soul.
The song carries a strong message—akin to the miracle of life—urging us to cherish the present moment as we navigate a rapidly changing era.
Included on the acclaimed album “Box Emotions,” released in September 2009 and reaching No.
1 on the Oricon chart, it was also featured in a Right-on commercial.
When you need the courage to take a new step or a boost in your daily life, this track will surely give you a push.