I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

Because I was able to meet youLyrics/Composition: Osamu Sakata

Because I Was Able to Meet You (Okaasan to Issho) - Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

Sung by Osamu Sakata, this song wraps children’s hearts in a warm, heartfelt melody and gentle words.

It celebrates the joy of meeting someone special, and singing it brings a smile to your face.

Since it aired on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2008, it has been loved by many children.

With bright, energetic vocals, Yuzo Imai and Shoko Haida perform the song.

When sung at graduation ceremonies or recitals, it brings everyone’s hearts together and is sure to become a wonderful memory!

Earth friendsHiyama Kiyoshi

Open! Ponkikki: Earth Friends

“Chikyuu Tomodachi” is a song that was used as the ending theme for the children’s program “Hirake! Ponkikki.

” With its bouncy, fun pop melody, it’s sure to capture children’s interest.

The lyrics convey a grand and heartwarming message: just like us, the Earth and the universe are alive—so we’re all friends.

It’s great for regular sing-along time and perfect for performances, too.

Let’s sing it cheerfully and energetically so that everyone who listens will smile!

Goodbye, our preschoolToshihiko Niizawa

Goodbye, Our Kindergarten (2011)

Often sung at nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies, this song is filled with the warm feelings of watching children grow.

The lyrics were written by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and the music was composed by Hideo Shimazutsu.

The lyrics are packed with memories from life at the school, and listening to the song warms the heart.

Released in July 1996, it has become a beloved staple of graduation songs.

In addition to graduation ceremonies, singing it during everyday childcare activities may create lasting memories for the children.

It’s also nice to sing while thinking together about the meaning of the lyrics.

I wanna draw doodles in the sky.Lyrics by: Michio Yamashita / Music by: Taku Izumi

I want to scribble on the sky.

“I Want to Doodle on the Sky” is a song that expresses the desire to draw on the vast, ever-expanding sky.

The music was composed by Taku Izumi, known for creating the familiar children’s song “Te no Hira o Taiyō ni,” and the lyrics were written by Michio Yamagami, who has penned numerous songs.

The lyrics describe wanting to draw things like so much food that it would startle the birds, slightly scary animals, and train tracks that could travel around the world.

Try singing it while imagining what kind of picture you would draw yourself.

Ballad of the MonstersLyrics by Fumiko Okada / Music by Osamu Shoji

Ballad of the Monster (with choreography)

Enjoy a picture book–like world where kaiju appear in “Ballad of the Monster.” It was created as an original song for an NHK music program.

While many children might think of monsters as scary, the kaiju in this song are very gentle.

They dream of becoming better friends with humans and leaving the place they’re in to see many different sights.

Would you like to sing a song that takes the first step into the kaiju’s world? Try singing while imagining what kind of monster it might be.

To become friendsToshihiko Niizawa

To Become Friends Tomodachininarutameni / Opening lyrics ♪ To become friends, people meet each other / With easy-to-read lyrics / [Children’s Song kid’s song]

This choral song was created by the duo of Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, who are both singer-songwriters and picture book authors.

The lyrics, which express love that transcends nationality, status, and various boundaries, along with a beautiful melody that’s easy for children to sing, gently sink into the heart.

Though the words are simple, they carry a very important message, making it a recommended piece for kindergarten graduation ceremonies and recitals.

It’s a gentle number that resonates softly with adults as well, warming the heart.

Surely a miracleYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata

[Okaasan to Issho April 2025 Song] “Kitto Kiseki” Cover

Perfect for spring, new beginnings, and the new school term—here’s an introduction to “Kitto Kiseki,” a song parents and children will want to listen to together.

Some listeners may find courage and hope in the message woven into the lyrics.

The song is being presented as the Song of April 2025.

Of course it suits the season of new encounters in spring, but it’s also a great listen when you’re feeling down or after a quarrel with a friend—it may help you feel gratitude for the people you meet and a sense of destiny.

It might even turn your attention to encounters with animals and nature beyond humans.

What a wonderful song.