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! (51–60)
typhoonTHE BLUE HEARTS
A thrilling rock number that likens the absurdities swirling through society to a looming giant and belts them out with gusto.
The lyrics, written by guitarist Masatoshi Mashima, shine with a sharp gaze at a world misled by rumors and loud voices.
Praised by many fans as “lyrics that hit home” and “a refreshing listen,” this track appears on the classic 1993 February release STICK OUT and became widely known as the Honda “Dio” commercial song featuring actor Matt Dillon.
Give it a listen when you feel anxious about being swept along by others or when you need courage to face unreasonable reality.
Its simple, powerful sound and distinctive rhythm are sure to blow away the clouds in your heart.
Eternal Great RiverHideki Togi
This is a work by Hideki Togi that unfolds a soundscape like a grand historical picture scroll rendered in sound.
It shakes the listener’s heart with an innovative style called “Progressive Gagaku,” which fuses the over-1,300-year tradition of gagaku with the power of progressive rock.
The piece appears on the acclaimed album TOGI, released in March 2012 to mark the 15th anniversary of his debut, and it captivated viewers as the theme song for the BS program “Nazotoki! Edo no Susume” (Unlocking the Mysteries! A Guide to Edo).
It’s the perfect track for when you want to step away from the everyday and embark on an epic journey across time and space.
Sūshi Masashi ××× StoryBatten Shojo-tai
This is a song by BATTEN Showjo Tai that vividly evokes both the feeling of being in love and the cityscape of Fukuoka.
The way feelings deepen for someone you adore to the point of helplessness becomes irresistibly endearing when paired with the cute lilt of the Hakata dialect.
You can feel the power of Hakata-ben, which regularly ranks high in “cutest dialect” lists.
The track appears on the album BGM, released in June 2019, which reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
People with ties to Fukuoka, of course, and anyone who’s experienced a bittersweet romance will surely relate.
Darling Game Over LoveMaiki P
This is a track that drew attention when Maiki-P himself commented, “It’s insanely hard to sing—challengers wanted!” It condenses the sense of ruin felt by a girl who throws herself into the games of love even while believing she can’t be happy, all within a brief two minutes and thirty seconds.
The worldbuilding and the thrilling sound arrangement are a perfect match.
Please enjoy this bitter, dramatic love story to the fullest.
Introducing songs starting with 'Ta' from popular J-POP! (61–70)
Please, Time MachineSadistic Mika Band
It’s the legendary band formed by Kazuhiko Kato—central figure of The Folk Crusaders—together with virtuoso musicians like Masayoshi Takanaka and Yukihiro Takahashi.
Their sound, embracing everything from glam rock to funk and fusion, could truly be called cutting-edge.
They debuted with Cycling Boogie in May 1973, and their highly acclaimed album Kurofune ranked 9th in the “100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums.” They’re also known for Boys & Girls from their reunion featuring Karen Kirishima on vocals, and for their collaboration with Kaela Kimura on a song used in a Kirin Lager Beer commercial.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the authentic sound that laid the foundation of Japanese rock.
Probably Maybe Meiji feat. Ah, TagirentarōRekishi
Rekishi is a music project that delivers top-tier funk with Japanese history as its theme.
It’s the solo moniker of Takafumi Ikeda, also known as the former keyboardist of SUPER BUTTER DOG, and his groovy musicianship is second to none.
The project began in 2007 with the album “Rekishi,” and the tracks—featuring star guests like Ringo Sheena and Daichi Miura performing under playful “Rekishi names”—are brimming with a sense of fun.
Ikeda’s entertainer spirit is astounding, too: for the first pressing, he hand-drew the cover art for 10,000 CDs.
Even if history isn’t your strong suit, once you experience Rekishi’s music, those tricky figures and events will start to feel endearing.
It’s a project that will make you want to dive into the world of history.
Tanabata DanceChiyoko Shimakura
This is a classic song that continues to be cherished locally as a quintessential summer tradition coloring Sendai’s Tanabata Festival.
Released in July 1962 as a single by Chiyoko Shimakura, the piece features folk-like melodic turns and a light, lively rhythm that instantly puts you in a festive mood just by listening.
The lyrics depict scenes of Sendai, such as Aoba Castle and the Hirose River, conjuring images of people in yukata joyfully dancing.
Widely beloved as a Bon-odori song for the Sendai Tanabata Festival, it is also famous for its distinctive fan dance.
Listening to it with people connected to Tohoku might spark lively conversations filled with memories of bustling festivals from days gone by!