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 popular J-POP songs that start with 'Ta'! (1–10)
Pluralistic Theory of HappinessNEW!CUTIE STREET
This song, released in September 2025 by the idol group CUTIE STREET—who drew major attention with “Is Being Cute Not Enough?”—marks the group’s first ballad.
Riding a gentle melody, it’s an introspective number that sings of the thought, “What if I’d lived a different life?” The message resonates deeply: after wavering between what’s right and what’s kind, and imagining the paths not taken, cherish the happiness that exists here and now.
It’s a piece that stays close to you when you’re uncertain about a choice or want to reflect on the path you’ve walked.
Time capsuleNEW!Qeiru
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.
Only for you, clear skiesNEW!Yorushika
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.
JourneyNEW!Fujii Kaze
Looking back on our past immaturity and stepping into the future while forgiving one another—such a universal theme in life gently accompanies the milestone of graduation.
This work by Fujii Kaze, a singer-songwriter from Okayama Prefecture, was released in March 2021 and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte.
Its soulful, warm sound and soft resonance are truly comforting.
The lyrical worldview—if this universe is a classroom, we sit side by side and keep learning—conveys that our bonds with friends remain eternal even after graduation.
Also included on the acclaimed album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL, this piece is a hope-filled number that colors moving ceremonies and memories with friends.
Time WarpNEW!Perfume
This is a song that was used in a Peugeot commercial.
It was released in September 2020, a milestone marking the group’s 20th anniversary and 15th major-label anniversary, and was later included on the album “PLASMA.” The sparkling, chiptune-like Perfume sound layered with a nostalgic synth timbre is absolutely irresistible! The lyrics express a strong determination to enjoy this very moment to the fullest.
It’s perfect for driving, of course, and if you listen when you’re about to start something new, it’s sure to give you a push.
I don't buy lottery tickets.RC Succession
RC Succession is a rock band formed around Kiyoshiro Imawano.
Even those who aren’t music fans have likely heard their countless classics, led by “Ameagari no Yozora ni.” This is their debut single, released in March 1970, where it all began.
Set to an acoustic sound, it delivers a simple yet powerful message that the greatest happiness is a love that money can’t buy—one that truly resonates.
Though rooted in their early folk style, it hints at the R&B-infused, soulful cries that would later define their rock sound.
The track is also included on the best-of album “KING OF BEST.” When you’re feeling a bit worn out by materialism, this warm song invites you to reflect on what it means to have a rich heart.
Tobacco and coffeeSaucy Dog
A Saucy Dog track that gently nestles into the brisk late-autumn air.
This song was written and composed by drummer Yuika Seto, who also takes on vocals.
It captures the subtle emotions of anxiety about the future that arise within a peaceful life with a loved one, and the quiet wish to cherish the present nonetheless.
The tender vocals and acoustic tones wrap you in a sentimental mood.
Why not give it a listen when you want to treasure those ordinary moments with someone special, or on a long autumn night when you feel like quietly reflecting?