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! (201–210)
perchSachiko Kobayashi
Riding the momentum of the smash hit “Omoide-zake,” “Tomarigi,” released in 1980, is Sachiko Kobayashi’s 29th single.
It’s also one of her signature songs, with lyrics and music by Eiji Takino, a prolific creator of many classics.
It’s as popular at karaoke as “Omoide-zake” and “Yuki Tsubaki,” so some of you have probably heard others sing it.
Overall, while the song spans a wide vocal range and has its challenges, the somewhat wistful, melancholic melody line is straightforward, and the chord progression is simple, so you shouldn’t struggle with rhythm or pitch.
I recommend listening closely to the original and studying where Kobayashi uses vibrato and kobushi (ornamental bends).
The sky of TokyoSaburō Kitajima
Saburo Kitajima’s new song “Tokyo no Sora,” released in November 2024.
While Kitajima no longer has the wide vocal range he once did, he has recently been releasing songs that emphasize the lower register instead.
This work is no exception, centering on the low notes.
As a result, the vocal range is notably narrow.
The kobushi ornamentation also doesn’t feature the dramatic pitch changes of the past, tending to be more understated, making it an easy song to sing even for those who struggle with enka-style phrasing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Eternal JourneySayuri Ishikawa
The single song “Tokoshie no Tabi,” released in June 2024, is a single by Sayuri Ishikawa, with lyrics by Goro Matsui, music by Tokiko Kato, and arrangement by Neko Saito.
It conveys a sense of compassionate, Buddha-like serenity that reflects her long career, while her unchangingly beautiful voice leaves you feeling purified.
While retaining elements of enka, the song has the vibe of a medium-tempo J-pop ballad, so Ishikawa refrains from kobushi ornamentation and heavy vibrato, instead delivering the wistful melody gently—making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t fond of enka.
Take time to read the lyrics thoroughly, and try to sing with heartfelt feeling.
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi
This classic song by Shizuko Kasagi, a major influence on the Showa-era music scene, stands as a landmark of Japanese pop that brought brightness and vitality to postwar Japan.
Set to the buoyant rhythm of boogie-woogie, it paints a heart-thumping world filled with the joy and hope of youth.
Released by Nippon Columbia in January 1948, it became a record-breaking hit, selling 270,000 copies in its first year.
Its inclusion in the film Drunken Angel helped it win affection across a wide audience.
Etched in people’s hearts alongside memories of the Showa period, this work has the power to evoke nostalgic recollections.
It’s likely to be a treasured song to hum together with older listeners, sharing the happy memories of those days.
Twilight LightToa
A heartwarming ballad that sings of hope shining in the dim light.
Composed by Vocaloid producer toa for the smartphone game Project SEKAI as an original song, it was released in November 2023.
The transparent, crystalline vocals of Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin leave a strong impression.
Within its melodious tone, the figures of girls searching for light out of darkness come into view.
Even while carrying heavy feelings, they keep looking ahead and moving forward—this work captures that down-to-earth sentiment.
It's Tokyo, Mother.Chiyoko Shimakura
A song that deeply moved postwar Japan, it centers on the bond between parent and child, depicting memories of a mother and daughter spending time together in Tokyo.
Chiyoko Shimakura’s clear, pure voice blends beautifully with Tōru Funamura’s emotionally rich melody, creating a track that brings a sense of calm to the listener.
Released in April 1957, it became a major hit, selling over 1.
5 million copies.
That same year, it was adapted into a film, with Chiyoko Shimakura herself in the leading role.
Singing it together with older listeners is likely to spark lively reminiscences of the time.
As nostalgic Tokyo landmarks appear one after another, it gently stirs everyone’s memories and promises a heartwarming moment.
Stopover (getting off partway)Yutaka Yamakawa
Speaking of Yutaka Yamakawa, his smooth, tender phrasing is memorable, but this work, while retaining that quality, is characterized overall by powerful singing that requires substantial vocal projection.
Another hallmark, for a Yamakawa song, is the kobushi ornamentation that uses the hiccup-style vocal technique frequently heard in rokyoku and Kawachi ondo.
That might sound difficult, but the kobushi in this piece only shifts by one or two scale steps.
Compared to folk songs, the melodic rises and falls are far fewer, so as enka goes, this can be considered a relatively easy song.