Japanese ondō: a seasonal tradition everyone can enjoy.

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.

Japan’s Big Three Chatcha-cha!

[Recommended! A Bon dance everyone can join] Japan’s Top Three “Cha-cha-cha”! <All preschoolers, elementary school students, and general public>

This is a fun song themed around Bon Odori dances from all over Japan.

It unfolds with a friendly tempo and rhythm.

The vocals are bright, and the repeated words and rhythmic phrases are catchy, so children will quickly learn and enjoy it.

The instrumental sounds are lively, creating the perfect atmosphere for dancing with hand claps and calls.

Its structure highlights the unique qualities of each region, making it enjoyable to experience the cultures of Japan while playing.

It’s well-suited for summer festival stages and school events, and it’s a piece that naturally brings out 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.

Ondo Dango Three Brothers

Dango 3 Brothers Ondo

Bon Odori version! Here’s an idea for “Ondo Dango 3 Kyodai.” It’s an arranged version of “Dango 3 Kyodai,” which has been loved by children since its 1999 release.

Keeping the same catchy lyrics and rhythm that stick in your head after just one listen, this version incorporates call-and-response shouts and taiko drums to create a Bon Odori arrangement! With its irresistibly singable, fun atmosphere, children will naturally join the circle and enjoy dancing.

It could also be fun to design choreography inspired by dango.

Jabu-Jabu DanceHibari Children's Chorus

Jabu-Jabu Dance

When you hear the lyrics “Ah—jab-jab, ah—feels so good,” it’s the kind of bon dance tune that makes you want to do the laundry or hop in the bath.

Since it was featured on Minna no Uta, it seems like a fun song to sing with kids.

I’d love to listen to it in the summer when I want to feel refreshed.

Mushroom OndoYusuke Kenmochi

Let's all dance energetically! Mushroom Ondo

This is a summer Bon Odori song created by Hokuto, the mushroom company.

The choreography is by air:man.

You can enjoy a memorable music video featuring many kinds of mushrooms dancing.

Hokuto has also released another song called “Kinoko Taiso” (Mushroom Exercise).

The Chant of 1 Plus 1Kiyoko Suizenji

Bon Odori: The 1+1 Ondo [Demo Video]

Kiyoko Suizenji, famous for “Cheetah,” has songs with wonderfully positive lyrics.

The tune has that classic ondo style through and through, but you can savor such charming lines as, “You plus me is I love you; Mama plus Papa don’t kno~ow.” It’s no surprise the lyrics are by Tetsurō Hoshino.