A collection of parody versions of the children's song 'Oshogatsu'

History to Remember [Azuchi–Momoyama Period]

[New Year] Learn history with parody songs [Azuchi–Momoyama period]

Many people probably learned historical events together with their years by turning them into parody songs! When you put facts to music, even history—which can be a hassle to memorize—becomes fun.

How about learning the Azuchi-Momoyama period, when popular warlords like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, to the tune of “New Year’s Day”? It was a fiery era in history with famous events and battles, so give it a try.

It’s also recommended for students who are studying this period right now! It would be wonderful for everyone to listen to the song together and get excited during New Year’s when the family gathers.

The sound of a station name

[Singing Children's Songs with Station Names] “New Year’s Day”

It’s a simple parody song made by lining up station names from all over the country.

Aim for a structure that makes it hard to tell whether it’s the original song or a parody by paying attention to the rhythm and sound of “Oshōgatsu.” A key point for bringing the sounds closer is to focus on the vowels.

The length of the station names you use is also important; if you can skillfully incorporate long station names that seem difficult to use in a parody, listeners may be even more surprised.

Since you can create this parody in various ways, it might be interesting to give it a theme—like limiting it to a specific region.

Swap the lyrics and melodies of “Koinobori” and “New Year’s Day.”

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Let’s try singing the lyrics of “Koinobori” to the melody of “Oshōgatsu”! It’s a unique game where the lyrics and melody might get all mixed up.

It’s fun to sing with children and also works well as a light brain-training activity for seniors, so why not give it a try when the family gathers for New Year’s? You can also do the reverse—sing the lyrics of “Oshōgatsu” to the melody of “Koinobori.” Of course, it can be used for New Year’s events or party performances, so please feel free to use this as a reference.

Cat's Dream

Cat Dreams (a parody of the children's song “Oshogatsu”)

This is a parody song that reads like a declaration of war, expressing the cats’ grand ambition to bring all humanity under their control.

It paints a vivid dream that humans should live to make life easier for cats, and that Earth should become a cat-centered planet.

It also conveys dissatisfaction with being bred at humans’ convenience as pets, so it delivers more than just humor.

The realization that many people already lavish love on cats—and that the takeover may already be underway—is another delightful touch.

Name of the Virtual YouTuber

[Parody Song] Tried Singing “New Year’s” Using Only Virtual YouTuber Names (Male Voice)

This is a simple parody song where you just line up Virtual YouTuber names to the rhythm of “Oshōgatsu.” By making your own version with your favorite VTubers, it could also help spread their names more widely.

Simply arranging the names to the beat can be fun, but choosing names whose sounds resemble the original lyrics may emphasize the names even more.

Since distinctive characters are part of the appeal, it might also be fun to set a theme and create a themed parody.