[2025] Bon Odori songs every kid knows! A roundup of fun festival tunes

Pushu-Pushu Ondo

Songs Babies Love: Pshu-Pshu Ondo ~Festival ver.~ [Video That Makes Babies Stop Crying and Smile]

The Bon Odori song “Pushu-Pushu Ondo” from the anime “Synapusyu,” which is very popular even with babies.

With lyrics full of onomatopoeia, it’s a tune that even very young children, including babies, can enjoy just by listening.

The cheerful melody packs lots of pop elements into a Bon Odori-style vibe, making kids want to get up and dance.

The official choreography is easy for both children and adults to follow, so try dancing together as a family.

If your child is still too little to dance, parents or guardians can dance and show them how.

Ghost Fireworks Ondo

[Professional Dancers Perform!] Ghost Fireworks Bon Dance

“Ghost Fireworks Ondo” captures a fun, summery vibe.

Its unique world where friendly ghosts appear blends with lively images of fireworks, unfolding in ways that spark children’s imaginations.

The music layers sounds like drums and flutes, clearly evoking the atmosphere of a Bon dance.

The singing is approachable, with vivid expression that seems to breathe life into the ghosts.

The dance choreography is easy to pick up, making it useful for preschools and local summer events.

Combining playfulness with a seasonal feel, this piece is the perfect ondo for summer festivals.

Tanuki Lord's Ondo

Tanuki Lord's Bon Dance: Junpeke Dance Paralyrhythm

“Tanuki no Tonosama Ondo” is a playful ondo that portrays the cheerful world of tanuki.

The song weaves in humorous scenes, inviting dancers to move as if enjoying a story.

Its tempo is calm yet easy to follow, making it perfect for Bon Odori.

The vocals are gentle, creating a soothing atmosphere that children can sing along to with ease.

Traditional Japanese instruments envelop the piece, giving it a distinctly Japanese sensibility.

The choreography—like handclaps and the tanuki’s tummy-patting—makes movements easy to express, welcoming participants of all ages.

This song, which lets you experience the tanuki’s delightful tale through music and dance, will color a memorable moment of summer.

Relaxed Bon Dance

Mattari Ondo from Ojarumaru

This is a bon-odori song with a gentle atmosphere that evokes the world of the anime Ojarumaru.

It depicts Japan’s seasonal landscapes and can help children become familiar with nature and the changing seasons.

The rhythm is calm, the dance movements are relaxed, and participants can join in with ease.

The warmth of the vocals and the soft melody combine to make summer festival time more enjoyable.

Even children who aren’t fond of vigorous movement can enjoy it comfortably, and its appeal lies in the fact that the whole family can form a circle and dance together.

It’s easy for fans of the anime to embrace as well, and it can be described as a work that gently accompanies everyday life.

It’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!

It's Ham-Ham ON-DO, Ham-Hams!

“Hamham ON-DO da, Ham-chans!” by the Ham-chans is an energetic Bon Odori dance song born from the anime Hamtaro.

All the small, cute characters make an appearance, and a lively rhythm unfolds that makes you want to dance.

With its brisk tempo, it’s fun to join in with call-and-response and hand claps, which will boost children’s eagerness to participate.

The instruments are lively, and the atmosphere builds in step with the song’s progression.

The vocal expressions are rich as well, with a structure that lets each character’s personality shine through.

Even children who don’t know the anime can enjoy it, and using it at summer festivals or school events will create a time filled with smiles.

Ponchararin on a moonlit night

Ponchararin on a Moonlit Night (Okaasan to Issho) / Yuzo Imai, Shoko Haida, Hiromichi Sato, Yoriko Taki

It’s a lively ondo song featuring a variety of animals.

The rhythm moves at a comfortable pace, packed with a fun energy that makes you want to move your body.

You can enjoy imagining the movements of raccoon dogs, rabbits, and fireflies.

The instrumentation is cleverly arranged, and the layered sounds create a distinctly summery atmosphere.

The dance choreography is easy to learn, so even children new to Bon Odori can quickly join the circle and have fun.

Through both song and dance, this piece evokes the bustle of a nighttime scene.

As an ondo that colors summer festival memories, it’s beloved by many children.

Chibi Maruko Ondo

[Ito Kindergarten] Chibi Maruko Ondo

If you want to liven up your Bon Odori with a festival song that everyone knows from anime, we recommend “Chibi Maruko Ondo.” Since it was used as the ending theme for the beloved national anime Chibi Maruko-chan, many people may already be familiar with it.

The song features traditional Japanese sounds that are perfect for summer events.

With lyrics written by Momoko Sakura, it’s easy for children to sing.

Form a circle with classmates or local kids and dance it at the Bon Odori—there’s no doubt it will hype up the crowd.

Practicing together at a slow tempo will also help the children grow closer.