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! (11–20)
River of TimeNEW!Natsuko Godai
Natsuko Godai, born in Shibuya, Tokyo, is beloved as a “beautiful enka singer” for her elegant kimono style and refined beauty.
After several stage-name changes, she re-debuted under her current name in 1987 with the single “Modorikawa,” which became a major hit, selling about 350,000 copies.
The following year, 1988, she made history in the enka world by winning two top rookie awards, including the Japan Cable Radio Awards.
In 1990, she made her first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen with “Shinobu Ame.” She married Ryotaro Sugi in 1999, and the couple’s dedication to welfare activities is also admirable.
Known for classic enka that tenderly expresses a woman’s heart, she is multi-talented as well, holding photo exhibitions as an avid photographer.
Longing for TomonouraNEW!Misaki Iwasa
Misaki Iwasa is a unique figure who broke away from the national idol group AKB48 and blossomed brilliantly in the world of enka.
Born in 1995, she made her solo debut in February 2012 with the single “Mujin Eki” while still a member of the group.
This debut work reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts and achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Newcomer Award at the 45th Japan Cable Awards, among other honors.
Her talent is indisputable—her 2014 single “Tomonoura Bojo” even topped the Oricon weekly chart.
With a pure, delicate appearance brimming with transparency and a solid vocal ability that captivates listeners, her style is one of a kind.
While walking the royal road of enka, her flexible incorporation of pop elements has won the hearts of many fans.
The Toilet GodNEW!Kana Uemura
A grand storytelling song that those who were doted on by their grandmothers can’t listen to without tears.
It’s a candid piece in which Kana Uemura lays bare a true story about her beloved grandmother, and every time you listen, you’re filled with gratitude for your family.
Released as a single in November 2010, it was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Originally included on the mini-album “Watashi no Kakeratachi,” it was later cut as a single due to an overwhelming response on the radio.
The grandmother’s teaching—“Since a goddess is watching, let’s keep everything tidy every day”—comes to mind each time you clean and helps bring peace to your heart.
It’s a masterpiece you should listen to closely when the busyness of life makes you feel like you’re forgetting the people who matter most.
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565NEW!J.S.Bach
When you think of Tatsuwo Kamon, many people probably recall the phrase “Milk from the nose.” It’s a song that builds on the famous melody of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, singing about shocking events in romantic relationships.
Originally released in 1992, it became a hit, and in 2024 a “Reiwa Edition” with updated, era-appropriate lyrics also found success.
Its comical charm lies in the relatable idea that something so startling—perhaps even something close to home—could make you spit milk out of your nose.
Tokimeki BrokerNEW!Lord P-Maru.
This is a popular number by the multi-entertainer P Marusama.
, featuring a uniquely story-like development inspired by Aesop’s fable “The Golden Axe.” Through lively back-and-forth dialogue with a goddess, it comically yet cynically portrays a wavering heart torn between an ideal partner and a real one, and you can’t help but be captivated by its world as you listen.
Released as a single in August 2021, it was later included on the album “Loveholic.” It’s also known for being featured in the arcade game pop’n music UniLab.
If you sing it with a cute, performative voice over its up-tempo rhythm, it’s sure to liven up the mood.
Give it a listen when you want to laugh off the complexities of a maiden’s heart with a bright smile.
While listening to a distant train whistleNEW!Alice
It’s a timeless classic that still holds a special place as a defining song of the 1970s folk-rock scene.
From the intro through the first verse, it uses a textbook canon progression; the slash chords create a stepwise descending bass line that poignantly colors the imagery of departures and farewells.
While looking back on days when nothing seemed to go right, the protagonist’s struggle to move forward with a renewed resolve toward music overlaps beautifully with the cyclical nature of the canon progression, leaving a lingering, profound afterglow.
Released in September 1976 as a single cut from the album “ALICE V.” It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you feel lost in the pursuit of your dreams.
Songs with titles that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks spanning a wide range of generations! (21–30)
younger boyNEW!Candies
A parody song by the “Nyandies” set to the melody of the Candies’ classic ‘Toshishita no Otokonoko,’ singing about classic cat behaviors.
It’s packed with relatable moments that even people who don’t own cats would recognize, like wanting to climb into cardboard boxes or chasing a robot vacuum.
Another highlight is how vividly you can picture each scene being sung, which really conveys the cats’ cuteness.
It feels like lyrics only someone who observes cats regularly could write—an affectionate, heartfelt parody.