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[Minna no Uta] Beloved Across Generations: Nostalgic Classics and Popular Songs

We’re introducing some nostalgic songs from Minna no Uta, a program that has continued to produce countless classics.

I’m sure each of you has that one song that makes you think, “When it comes to Minna no Uta, it has to be this one!”

The pieces that stick in your memory may vary by generation, but in this article we’ve focused on songs that everyone knows.

They’re all tunes that feel nostalgic to anyone—just seeing the title will have you humming along before you know it.

If you’re thinking, “I want to listen to the classics from Minna no Uta,” be sure to check these out.

Let’s listen to these timeless favorites, loved across generations, with family and friends, and keep passing them down through song.

Playlist

[Minna no Uta] Beloved Across Generations: Nostalgic Classics and Popular Songs
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1eastGoodbye for today.Ryoko MoriyamaA heartwarming classic that colors the memories of youth
2eastTango of the Red Ogre and the Blue OgreThe Tango of the Red Ogre and the Blue Ogre, a classic of dreams and laughter
3eastpaprikaKenshi YonezuA cheering song that sings of children's hopes and future
4eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.American folk songA classic song that sings of hope for the journey, resonating in people's hearts
5eastswallowYOASOBI with MidoriesChange the future with a song of hope
6north_eastI broke the clarinet.A nursery rhyme that encourages practicing the clarinet
7south_eastAlbum of Memories
Album of Memories
A heartwarming classic that sings of childhood memories
8eastLet’s Dance in a Circle ~Ire Aie~
Let's Dance in a Circle ~Ire Aie~
Music that makes your heart dance, loved across generations
9eastYELLIkimonogakariAn iconic song that celebrates graduation and new beginnings
10eastMountain MusiciansGerman folk songA Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
11eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Lyrics by Minori Maki / Music by Akira MineThe appeal of songs that laugh fear away
12eastFriend ~Time of Departure~yuzuA graduation song, a song filled with feelings for a friend
13north_eastday by dayYoshida YamadaA song that loves grandpa and grandma
14south_eastLetter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Angela AkiA Song of Courage to Try Your Best
15eastWings nowLyrics: Kata Tooyama / Music: Shoroku MorimotoAn inspiring song celebrating the start of a new journey at graduation
16eastI accidentally broke the clarinet.A scene of children with instruments that produce no sound
17eastThe Bento Box Song ~A Letter to You~Yoshiko HanzakiYoshiko Hanzaki’s love-filled song to her mother
18north_eastMagical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKENA Song of Childhood Memories and Treasures
19north_eastsomewhere youSafe zoneA warm song for Asahikawa City’s 100th anniversary, sung by Koji Tamaki.
20south_eastThank you, goodbye.Kiichi Nakai, Naoko Yoshida
Thank you, goodbye.Kiichi Nakai, Naoko Yoshida
A timeless song filled with the loneliness and gratitude of graduation
21eastGrandfather’s ClockA classic song that depicts memories of a grandfather
22eastBig GrandmaToshiki KondoA heartwarming song about love for Grandma
23eastComputer GrandmaA super erudite grandma, even more amazing than a computer
24north_eastA Gift Without a Stamp
A Gift Without a Stamp
Kazuo Zaitsu’s famous song, covered by many artists.
25south_eastKing Kamehameha of the Southern IslandsLyrics by Akira Ito / Music by Koichi MoritaThe gentle family song of the Hawaiian royal family
26eastA small nutA song that depicts lost memories and a child’s emotions
27eastTsutomu from the Yamaguchi familyA song with a personal name that conveys compassionate kindness
28north_eastSugarcane fieldA peaceful song that conveys the tragedy of war
29south_eastThe Puppy Police OfficerLyrics by Yoshimi Sato / Music by Onaka MegumiA police dog helping a lost kitten
30eastI found a little sign of autumn.A heartwarming classic that evokes the scenery of autumn.
31eastKing Kamehameha of the Southern IslandsThe islanders’ secret hidden in a tropical melody
32north_eastThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe tale of a terrifying song that changes eerily
33south_eastBanana Parent and ChildLyrics by Kazuo Seki / Music by Wakako FukudaThe Banana Family’s Fun Song and Family Love
34north_eastKantarō the North Wind KidA classic winter song, Kantaro, resonates in the heart.
35south_eastLet’s go to the zoo.A nostalgic classic to enjoy at the zoo
36eastSong of DraculaDracula is a scary character popular with children.
37eastA birthday for a child with a cavityA song about the sad feelings of a child fighting tooth decay.
38eastSong of the Boy PiratesLively songs that are popular with children
39eastBath SongA song that sings the true feelings of kids who hate taking baths
40eastThe Prince with the Big Belly
The Prince with the Big Belly
The Chubby Prince’s Delightful Imaginary World