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!
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Songs with titles starting with “To”. Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (191–200)
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Mai Kuraki
This song portrays a bittersweet love, imbued with deep feelings for someone far away.
The scenery of Kyoto is vividly reflected, giving the work a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.
Written as the theme song for the 21st feature film in the Detective Conan series, it was released in April 2017.
For Mai Kuraki, this marked the 21st time she had performed a theme song for the series, earning her recognition by Guinness World Records.
The lyrics, which express the aching emotions of being in love and the hope of reunion, are likely to resonate with those who feel the chill and loneliness of autumn.
Sometimes, old storiesTokiko Kato
A song filled with memories of youth.
Tokiko Kato’s gentle voice evokes a deep sense of nostalgia.
Released in 1987, this piece portrays young people who, though poor, lived with hope.
In 1992, it was chosen as the ending theme for Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film Porco Rosso, resonating with many hearts.
It’s a song that can give you courage when you want to look back on memories with someone dear or when you stand at a crossroads in life.
Oops, gotta dash!VSpo!
It’s a thrilling pop song that wholeheartedly embraces escapism.
In this track by VSPO!, the struggles of feeling out of place in society and the anxiety of caring too much about others’ eyes are sung over a breezy beat.
The music video, released on February 21, 2025, features four members: Risa Eiri, Ema Aizawa, Runa Shimiya, and Meto Komori.
Their performance, brought to life with smooth animation, is a true visual treat.
When you’re tired or need a breather, listening to this song is sure to lift your spirits.
TokyoKeisuke Kuwata
A heart-stirring ballad that delicately portrays loneliness and a sense of loss against the backdrop of a rain-soaked city nightscape.
With Keisuke Kuwata’s signature deep vocals and melodies, it gently envelops the bittersweet emotions of people living in the city.
Exuding a suspense-drama atmosphere, the song topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for two consecutive weeks immediately after its June 2002 release.
Featured on the album “ROCK AND ROLL HERO,” it drew widespread attention and received high acclaim, including Song of the Year at the 17th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
It’s a gem of a masterpiece that reflects the mature heart—one you’ll want to listen to quietly on a solitary rainy night.
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (201–210)
Friend's SongPorcupinefish
This is a song released in March 2007 by Harisenbon, a duo popular in the comedy world.
Set to a bright, poppy melody, the lyrics center on themes of friendship and bonds with companions.
It features phrases about clapping hands and dancing in a circle, giving listeners a sense of familiarity.
The track was used as the theme song for the film “Chibi Kero: The Secret of the Kero Ball!?” and was released as a CD-and-DVD set.
The DVD also includes choreography lesson footage.
With Harisenbon’s signature comedic and fun vibe, the song exudes positivity about meeting new friends and adapting to changing environments.
It’s a tune likely to be loved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
More than friends, less than loversAsa
This is a song by ASA that delicately portrays honest feelings and inner conflict.
The emotions swaying on the boundary between friendship and love are so relatable that they may feel like your own experience.
Released digitally in September 2022, the track is marked by a warm, gently enveloping vocal and an emotionally rich melody line.
Because you care so much about the other person, you can’t take that step forward—this tender, aching feeling slowly seeps into your heart.
You don’t want to lose either love or friendship.
That’s why the wish to protect the relationship as it is resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those struggling with their feelings for someone they like, or those who’ve realized how much a close friend means to them.
While listening to a distant train whistleAlice
A masterpiece by Alice in which lyrics portraying the resolve to move forward in life despite heartbreak and loneliness are exquisitely harmonized with a beautiful, soul-stirring melody.
Shinji Tanimura’s delicate poetry and Takao Horiuchi’s lyrical composition give listeners the courage to face life’s hardships.
Released in September 1976 and included on the album “ALICE V,” the song shines not for record-breaking success at the time, but for its timeless universality that continues to be loved across generations.
It was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1996 and 2005, and has been covered by many artists.
For those standing at a crossroads and searching for the road ahead, it is a song that offers quiet determination and hope.