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! (31–40)
TorieBillyrrom
Billyrrom is a music collective known for its urban sound rooted in soul and funk.
Formed in 2020, they’ve been championing what they call “Tokyo Transition Soul.” Their genre-free groove—born from the members’ diverse backgrounds—feels irresistibly comfortable.
Drawing attention at home and abroad, they performed at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’23 and were selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2025” and Fender’s “Fender NEXT 2024” as Japan representatives.
In 2024, they released the album WiND, showcasing a sound filled with the growth and curiosity of a band that even included members with no instrumental experience at the start.
Their sophisticated, chill music is perfect for relaxation time.
If you’re looking for something new, be sure to check them out.
Leaping Night (feat. Chinza DOPENESS & Mamiko Suzuki)Sam is Ohm
Music producer Sam is Ohm, originally from Niigata and based in Tokyo.
Featuring Chinza DOPENESS and Mamiko Suzuki of chelmico, this track rides a floaty, midtempo beat that feels wonderfully comfortable.
The lyrics, which sketch an inner landscape that sinks deep into the stillness of night, seem to remind us of the importance of stepping away from the rush of everyday life to spend time with ourselves.
Released in January 2025, the work was followed in May of the same year by the TOBIKOMU YORU EP, which includes remixes and more.
It’s a chilled number perfect for the end of the day, where Chinza DOPENESS’s inventive flow blends seamlessly with Mamiko Suzuki’s gentle vocals.
Trap GirlGenie High
This song was provided as the theme for the FOD original drama “Truck Girl.” With a rhythmic trap beat over which Ikkyu Nakajima’s rap dances, it’s been crafted into an exceptionally cool track.
Its bold, unflinching drive to push forward and its exhilarating self-affirmation—like a declaration that the present self is the best—leave listeners feeling refreshed.
The track is included on the album “Jenny Classic,” released in June 2023.
It’s the perfect song for blowing away daily fatigue and pumping yourself up.
It’s raining in Tokyo.Genie High
This song, with its deeply emotive vocals and beautiful sound that permeate the heart, portrays a protagonist who keeps living earnestly despite inner conflict.
It likens the frustration of things not going as hoped to rain, yet sings of a subtle, forward-looking acceptance—embracing getting wet because, in other words, it means a seed will one day sprout.
Ikkyu Nakajima’s steadfast voice intertwines with Takashi Niigaki’s flowing piano, and before you know it, you’re drawn straight into the world of the song.
Included on the mini-album “Jenny High,” released in October 2018, this piece later became the theme song for the drama “Tokyo, Love or Something Like It.” On a rainy night, if you listen while lost in thought, it might pierce your heart deeply.
Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL
NUMBER GIRL is an alternative rock band that fires fragments of urban anxiety and emotion over razor-sharp guitar sounds.
Formed in Fukuoka in 1995, they captivated listeners with searing live performances and made their major-label debut in 1999.
Their distinctive Japanese-language rock, etched into albums like SCHOOL GIRL DISTORTIONAL ADDICT and SAPPUKEI, influenced many bands that followed.
The urgency of the vocals and the explosive ensemble create a palpable tension you won’t forget once you hear it.
Songs with titles that start with “To.” Introducing popular tracks across a wide range of eras! (41–50)
Tropical ParadiseCRAZYBOY（ELLY）
ELLY, a performer from J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE, captivates audiences with his exceptional dance.
With roots in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, he also shows a different side as a hip-hop artist under the solo name CRAZYBOY.
He began his full-fledged solo career with the 2017 mini-album NEOTOKYO EP.
Within the group, he has also been active as a creator, handling choreography for their signature songs that became social phenomena and making a major contribution to their Japan Record Awards wins in 2014 and 2015.
He’s also known for his warm personality—for example, donating prize money he won at a gaming tournament to support recovery efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Highly recommended for those who want to experience a different facet from his group activities: cool dance music and the world of hip-hop.
Tokyo CallingKANON
KANON, a member of New School Leaders active on the global stage, is from Gunma Prefecture.
The group’s appeal lies in their musicality, which is rooted in J-pop while absorbing diverse genres such as rock and jazz.
Their expression is also supported by KANON’s supple performance, honed through studying classical dance from a young age.
They made their debut in 2017 with the single “Dokubana,” and with their signature song “Otona Blue,” they appeared for the first time on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2023.
In 2024, they performed on the stage of the world-renowned music festival Coachella, showing no signs of slowing down.