Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
When it comes to songs that start with “To,” what songs come to mind for you?
There are plenty of classic tracks titled “Tokyo,” and you can probably think of many song titles that begin with words like “Time” (Toki) or “Friend” (Tomo) as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “To.”
Use this as a handy guide not only for song-title shiritori, but also when you’re stuck choosing songs for karaoke shiritori, where you link the last letter of each song title to the next.
All right, let’s dive in!
Songs with titles that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks from a wide range of eras! (1–10)
I’m in love with Tuntuntun Sahūr.NEW!Zabyan
This insanely catchy track is defined by the memorable, repetitive ring of “tun-tun.” It’s a piece by Zabyan that exploded through short-form videos on YouTube and TikTok.
While portraying the feelings of a girl in love, its meme-style nonsensical wordplay and a BPM of 124 trigger a loop in your head.
After its release on major streaming platforms in October 2025, karaoke distribution on JOYSOUND and DAM kicked off right away.
With its easy-to-remember repeated phrases and rhythm, it’s a crowd-pleaser across generations.
Its structure also makes it perfect for simple choreography and impressions, so it’s guaranteed to become a go-to for party performances!
Please let me pass.NEW!Nao Toyama
Sung by Nao Toyama, this is the opening theme for the TV anime Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi II.
Released in November 2025, the song was written and composed by Masayoshi Oishi.
It’s a fast-paced pop tune with a Japanese flair that musically depicts human connections and a sense of belonging, set in the otherworld of Kakuriyo.
A lively, celebratory anisong!
Hikari TowaNEW!ORANGE RANGE
This song was released in October 2025 and was created as the theme song for the film “Strawberry Moon: A Love with Six Months to Live.” ORANGE RANGE, who were hugely popular in the Heisei era, are back with a tearjerking Range for the Reiwa era! “Towano Hikari” is an emotional ballad following in the footsteps of “Hana” and “Love Parade.” The overall vocal range isn’t too high, making it easy to sing with feeling, so I highly recommend it.
Also, since ORANGE RANGE has three vocalists with divided parts, splitting the parts among singers is guaranteed to be fun! Speaking of Range’s ballads, I always love RYO’s part that comes in at the very end.
I’d love to hear that section sung with a cool, rich voice! Be careful not to strain your throat—lift your facial muscles and use plenty of breath.
next toNEW!Marcy
A ballad written by Marcy, a rock band from Fukuoka, as an answer song to their hit “Love Song.” The lyrics capture the moment you realize the true nature of love through the gestures and expressions of a partner who’s always by your side, gently reminding us of the precious happiness found in everyday life.
Ukyo Yoshida’s vocals intertwine with the warm instrumentation to resonate deeply in the heart.
Included on their third album “Flavors,” released in November 2025.
Through this song, feel the irreplaceable value of the days spent with someone you cherish.
User ManualNEW!Kana Nishino
Kana Nishino’s 27th single, used as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine,” released in September 2015.
Its unique lyrics, which liken a woman’s delicate emotions to an instruction manual, became a hot topic and won the Grand Prize at the 57th Japan Record Awards.
The lyrics, where she introduces herself through the metaphor of a user manual, are both chuckle-worthy and heart-fluttering just by listening.
The song is included on her 6th album, “Just LOVE,” and has become a wedding staple.
It’s a perfect love song not only for those with a crush or in a relationship, but also for when you want to convey your feelings to your partner.
Tomorrow never knowsNEW!Mr.Children
This is Mr.
Children’s sixth single, released in November 1994, which was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wakamono no Subete” and achieved an astonishing total sales of approximately 2.
766 million copies.
It opens with a striking intro played on a synthesizer piano, and Kazutoshi Sakurai’s soul-stirring vocals gently weave a universal message: “No one knows what tomorrow will bring.” The lyrics depict the will to keep moving forward despite pain and regret, offering a gentle push to anyone who has found themselves standing still.
Winner of the Grand Prix Single Award at the 9th Japan Gold Disc Awards, this masterpiece—emblematic of Heisei-era J-pop—is guaranteed to fire up the crowd when you sing it with friends at karaoke.
A duckling that cannot fly.NEW!American Folk Music Research Society
This is a poetry reading whose poignant sense of “being unable to fly” grips the heart.
Crafted by Haniwa, the piece uses the motif of a duckling to depict the longing for freedom and the struggle with reality.
The feelings of a being that wants to spread its wings but cannot are spun together with inventive sonic textures.
The world woven by narration and electronic sound will resonate with and gently accompany anyone who has ever felt alienated or out of place.