[Let's Enjoy Japanese Festival Songs!] Songs about festivals. Famous songs related to festivals.

Arale-chan Ondo

Arale-chan Ondo rec Bon dance Midori/Noryo Bon Odori Festival 2023-07-15

This is a bon odori song that reflects the brightness of the anime Dr.

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Its tempo perfectly matches the energetic characters, and the playful sound creates a fun atmosphere.

With lots of choreography you’ll want to imitate and catchy call-and-response shouts, it makes kids eager to jump in and dance.

The structure further heightens the festive excitement, letting you fully enjoy the lively mood.

It’s easy for children unfamiliar with the original work to enjoy, and it’s a song that naturally brings smiles as you dance.

It delivers a joyful festival experience that blends the anime’s world with music.

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Ketsumeishi “Matsuri” – Tried singing it (original key)

Ketsumeishi’s “Matsuri” is a fusion of Tsugaru shamisen and hip-hop.

It was included as the B-side to the 2010 single “O Futari Summer.” The lyrics powerfully spotlight traditional Japanese festivals—dance, mikoshi, and music.

The sharp, taut tones born from the intense Tsugaru shamisen performance intertwine with the rap on top, and the result is incredibly cool.

The lyrics, which seem to embody the spirit of Japanese men and Yamato Nadeshiko, are energizing to listen to.

It’s perfect for enjoying a powerful summer festival, so definitely give it a listen!

Fire FestivalCreepHyp

Fire Festival

Among CreepHyp’s songs, this one stands out for its distinctive, festival-like atmosphere.

It’s included on the acclaimed album “I Thought I’d Be Loved for the Rest of My Life,” released in April 2012.

Bassist Kaonashi Hasegawa wrote and composed the track and also serves as the lead vocalist.

The song’s unique lyrical world conjures scenes reminiscent of an age-old festival intertwined with a mysterious disappearance.

Drawing listeners into an uncanny, otherworldly space, this track is perfect for when you want to savor a different kind of festival mood or explore the deeper allure of CreepHyp.

Love is a fire festivalJunretsu

Love is a fire festival

Set against the night of a port town, this piece sung by Junretsu vividly portrays the blazing scenes of love.

Blending the sentiment of mood kayō with the dynamism of rock, it becomes a powerful number that stirs the listener’s heart.

The passionate feelings of two people nestled together by the harbor at night are sung with dramatic intensity, flaring up like festival flames.

Included on a single released in September 2017, it was later selected for the November 2018 album “Junretsu Best Vol.

2 2015–2018.” It’s the perfect track when you want to elevate the festival mood or immerse yourself in a passionate love song on a night in.

You can almost picture Junretsu’s signature performance, and just listening is sure to set your heart dancing.

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back number – Watagashi (full)

This is the sixth single by back number, a three-piece rock band whose heartrending vocals and lyrics resonate especially with younger listeners and have earned support from a wide range of fans.

Chosen as the opening theme for the music program “COUNT DOWN TV,” the track conveys a palpable sense of summer humidity through its atmosphere and arrangement.

The lyrics exquisitely depict scenes that many men have likely imagined at least once, linking with the imagery of a summer festival to make the pictures even more vivid.

It’s a festival song whose daring yet relatable lyrics and nuanced sense of temperature—something not seen before in J-pop—are perfectly balanced.

Men’s Festival SongKohei Fukuda

Men’s Festival Song

The sound of the taiko drums resonates pleasantly—it’s a song by Kohei Fukuda that seems to turn the vibrant spirit of a festival directly into sound.

The prayers for bountiful harvests and great catches, and the deep gratitude toward nature embedded in the lyrics, come through straight and clear on the wings of Fukuda’s soaring vocals.

As you listen, you might find yourself wanting to shout “Soiya!”—that kind of vigor is part of its charm.

The track was released in January 2024 as part of the CD single “Shonai Shigure-zake / Shinyu yo / Otoko no Matsuri-uta.” It’s perfect not only when you want to soak in a festive mood, but also when you need a boost to tackle something—this song will give you the heartening push you need.

Relaxed Bon Dance

Mattari Ondo from Ojarumaru

This is a gentle bon odori song 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, and the dance movements are relaxed, making it easy to join in with confidence.

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

Even children who aren’t comfortable with vigorous movement can enjoy it without strain, and its appeal includes the fact that the whole family can form a circle and dance together.

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