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Children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

Did you know that besides the famous Hina Matsuri song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” there are many other songs for the Doll Festival? In this article, we’ll introduce children’s songs, folk songs, and traditional play songs related to Hina Matsuri.

“I want to hear that song I listened to as a child,” “We sing ‘Ureshii Hinamatsuri’ every year… I’d like to try other songs too.” If that sounds like you, be sure to check out the Hina Matsuri songs we’re about to introduce! Each song has its own unique melody and lyrics, so you’re sure to enjoy the festival with a fresh feeling!

Hinamatsuri nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs (21–30)

La-la-la HinamatsuriLyrics and Music by Toshihiko Shinzawa

La la la, Hinamatsuri

La La La Hinamatsuri Lyrics and Music: Toshihiko Shinzawa

Hinamatsuri decorations are so colorful and beautiful, aren’t they? This piece has that kind of vibe—where everything you see feels fun.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Toshihiko Shinzawa, included on the 2000 album “Doremi-fa Theater.” The lyrics are memorable for comparing the excitement of Hinamatsuri to light.

And maybe because of the catchy melody, your shoulders start swaying on their own.

It might be perfect as BGM for a big Hinamatsuri gathering.

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Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)Lyrics and Music: Chiaki Murakawa

Hinamatsuri (Fue-san cheerfully: pee-pee, pi-pi)

Hinamatsuri Lyrics and Music: Chiaki Murakawa

Hinamatsuri by Chiaki Murakawa conjures up a joyful Girls’ Day scene where music flows and birds sing.

It’s a delightful piece that makes you excited just by listening, depicting Hina dolls lined up on their tiered stand, along with the surrounding decorations, all singing, dancing, and playing instruments.

The bright melody makes you want to move your body and sing along, even if you don’t know the tune.

It’s perfect as background music for a Hinamatsuri celebration and also great for singing together with friends and family.

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Happy HinamatsuriJunko Kawamura

[Song Anime] Happy Hinamatsuri (Sung by: Icchi & Naru)

Happy Hinamatsuri by Junko Kawamura

This is a song that evokes the arrival of spring.

You can picture scenes of peach blossoms and softly glowing lanterns.

Junko Kawamura’s clear, pure voice beautifully conveys the gentle atmosphere of the Doll Festival.

Since its release in 1936, it has been cherished for many years as a classic.

It’s included on the albums “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs I” and “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs II,” so please give it a listen.

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Girl’s festival(Hinamatsuri day)song

Believe it or not, this is a song about Hinamatsuri sung in English! I wonder what Hinamatsuri is like overseas—perhaps the time is coming when people will enjoy Hinamatsuri worldwide, across borders.

It would be wonderful for children around the world to enjoy Hinamatsuri, a part of Japanese culture, together!

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In conclusion

There are many songs for Hinamatsuri that wish for girls’ growth, not just the famous “Ureshii Hinamatsuri.” Did you find the Hinamatsuri song you were looking for, the one you used to listen to long ago? When you feel like revisiting your childhood memories or want to sing something different from the usual Hinamatsuri tunes, be sure to make use of this song list!