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 that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks spanning a wide range of generations! (21–30)
Fly! Fly! Ruby ~Ruby Version~Shizuka Kudo
A character song whose straightforward wish resonates in the heart! Shizuka Kudo, who also voices the character, delivers the pure desire to believe in oneself and soar into the open sky with a clear, luminous singing voice.
The song is an insert track that plays during a moving scene in the film “Go! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai,” released in July 2003, and is also included in the commemorative album “Go! Anpanman Movie & TV 25th Anniversary Works: Gather! Movie Songs.” When your child is about to take on a challenge, why not listen together as a family and cheer them on?
My Neighbors the Yamadas Theme – Orchestral VersionAkiko Yano
“The Theme of My Neighbors the Yamadas” has been transformed into a grand orchestral performance through wonderful orchestration.
The original song, “I Won’t Be Alone Anymore,” was written, composed, and sung by Akiko Yano, depicting everyday warmth with a pop sound.
In the orchestral version, the refreshing feel remains intact while the texture of live performance comes through directly.
A trumpet solo and mellow strings join as backing, highlighting the strengths of the orchestra.
The live-performance version of “I Won’t Be Alone Anymore” is great too! The performance is by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and is included on the album “Czech Phil Plays Studio Ghibli Symphonic Collection.”
Songs with titles starting with “To.” Introducing picks from popular hits across generations! (31–40)
TOKYONulbarich
Centered around singer-songwriter JQ, Nulbarich is a band that operates without fixed members.
Their signature is an urban sound grounded in R&B and neo-soul, but the track I’m introducing here has a special background—it’s a song JQ wrote before forming the band.
Released in January 2021, it sings of the sense of entrapment felt in an opaque society and the hope to keep looking forward nonetheless.
Its unadorned lyrics are likely to resonate with many listeners.
The sophisticated melody riding on the groove is perfect for those moments when you want to step away from the rush of everyday life and face yourself.
Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo
A perfect track for when you feel like gazing at the night view and getting lost in thought.
This song by the Fukuoka-born band yonawo features Mariko Suzuki from chelmico and rapper Skaai, and was released in July 2022.
Over mellow sounds, the city of Tokyo is portrayed from each of the three artists’ perspectives.
It weaves together delicate emotions—like the sudden loneliness you feel in a dazzling city and the subtle sense of distance between people.
It’s a chill song you’ll want to savor carefully with your earphones.
TokyoPEOPLE 1
A PEOPLE 1 track that paints the Tokyo cityscape with dazzling synth tones and an exhilarating beat.
The song is included on their debut EP “Taishū Ongaku,” released in December 2019.
Vocalist Ito’s slightly husky voice resonates poignantly amid the glamorous sound.
It sings of the inferiority and impatience you feel in a city crowded with people, and the longing you still can’t let go of—like turning the city’s very light and shadow into sound.
The scene this song depicts will surely speak to many hearts.
You came to this city to chase your dreams, yet sometimes you suddenly feel alone.
When you listen then, it tightens your chest with a faint, nostalgic ache.
It’s a classic that gently gives a push to anyone striving in the big city.
Tokyo Nightasmi
Sung by asmi, often described as the “most-used voice on social media,” this is a Tokyo story that finds hope in a lonely night.
In front of the glittering night view, you shed your armor and think of someone precious.
It’s a rock tune that captures those delicate feelings.
Don’t you feel that the figure of someone turning kind words into a charm and wishing to become a light that breaks through the darkness is exactly an anthem for people striving alone in today’s Tokyo? Released in June 2025, the song is also included on the single that features the anime Days Go By, Meals Stay Delicious’s theme song, “Sonnamon ne.” The episode about it being performed as a surprise on tour is lovely, too.
It’s the perfect number for your commute home or nights when you need a boost for tomorrow.
Tokyo Rainy BlueYukari Miki
In Tokyo, where a cold rain starts to fall despite the forecast, I catch sight of a former lover who looks happy.
Beginning with this painful scene is an enka number sung by Yukari Miki.
Released as a single in August 2025, the song expands on a worldview that can be seen as a continuation of her previous work, “Tokyo Jealousy.” It portrays a woman who carries jealousy and lingering feelings, yet lets a dignified strength show through her sorrow.
Miki, who once moved to Tokyo aiming to become a jazz singer, brings a husky voice that resonates with the protagonist’s loneliness in the city night, pressing all the more deeply on the listener’s heart.
It’s a song that stays close to those who, even while nursing the pain of heartbreak, try to stand strong on their own.
A number you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, lost in thought.