[Children's Songs] Cute songs recommended for childcare. List of popular nursery rhymes.
Kids love to sing!
Singing is a form of exercise, nurtures interest in language, and helps develop expressiveness and a sense of rhythm.
It’s also said that singing releases “happy hormones,” making it effective for relieving stress.
Bring plenty of music into daily life and sing freely together with your children.
This time, we’re introducing popular children’s songs we’d love you to sing and play with your kids!
We’ve collected everything from classic nursery rhymes passed down through the years to the latest hit songs.
You can search songs by category—animals, vehicles, food, and more—so you’re sure to find the perfect tune for your children.
If you add simple choreography or hand-play motions as well as singing, the kids will be thrilled!
Be sure to explore a variety of nursery rhymes and enjoy happy times with your children!
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Vehicle Song (1–10)
Song of ConnectionAyako Suzukawa
This is a song performed by Ayako Suzukawa, a railway-loving YouTuber and comedian.
As the title suggests, it’s about Shinkansen and trains that couple together.
Just by listening, you can learn which trains couple and at which stations they separate.
Once you fall in love with the Shinkansen, you’ll naturally get curious about coupling at least once.
Please enjoy the song while learning about it.
Ayako Suzukawa also sings other original songs about trains, so be sure to give those a listen too.
The Train SongAyako Suzukawa
A bright, sing-along song about trains that kids love.
Its upbeat, bouncy rhythm makes it perfect for jumping and dancing together with children! The lyrics include features of various trains like bullet trains and sleeper trains, so even kids who are just starting to learn about trains can pick things up from the words—asking, “What kind of train is this?” Adults around them may even discover trains they didn’t know about.
It’s a fun song that’s perfect not only for train lovers, but also for kids who are about to become train fans.
GO! ShinkansenAyako Suzukawa
Ayako Suzukawa is a YouTuber and a member of Yoshimoto Kogyo who also works as a “train-loving comedian.” Her channel features videos of original songs inspired by her passion for trains, as well as clips starring her young sons—perfect for kids who love trains.
“GO! Shinkansen” has wonderfully approachable lyrics that radiate love for the bullet train.
The original video shows various Shinkansen—like the coupling of the Hayabusa and Komachi, as well as the Yamabiko, Tsubame, and Mizuho—gliding beautifully along the tracks.
It’s guaranteed to get Shinkansen fans excited!
Zoom-zoom ShinkansenBearded Papa
This lively, rhythmic track by Hige Papa is a poppy, high-energy song themed around the speed of the Shinkansen.
The lyrics vividly depict the bullet train racing over mountains and across the sea.
With its driving tempo and kid-friendly, energetic sound, just listening to it makes you feel excited.
Released in February 2024, the song is available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Sing and dance along with your child, and you’ll feel as if you’re on a Shinkansen adventure together.
Railroad Crossing Song 2Ayako Suzukawa
How about “Fumikiri no Uta 2,” a song themed around trains and bullet trains that kids love? Created by Ayako Suzukawa after visiting railroad crossings across Japan, this track teaches the unique features of crossings and fun tips for crossing safely.
The distinctive “kan-kan-kan” alarm sound stands out, and the rhythmic melody conveys the charm of railroad crossings.
Released to coincide with “Railroad Crossing Day” in June 2023, it’s perfect for raising children’s safety awareness.
Sing and dance along with parents or teachers, and it’s sure to bring lots of smiles!
The train I want to ride, the running locomotive.Satoko Yamano
All kinds of trains make an appearance in “Noritai Densha Hashiru Kikansha,” a dream come true for kids who love trains.
The rhythmic melody conjures up images of trains racing along the tracks.
From the trains we ride every day, to those you can only board when traveling, and even trains you could never ride as a passenger, each is portrayed with its unique features.
If you come across a train you didn’t know, it can spark new curiosity and interest! Learn about all sorts of trains and become a train expert in one go with this song.
Hashire Chou TokkyuuLyrics by Tsunesaburo Yamanaka / Music by Joji Yuasa
Many children probably love trains that speed along like super express trains, don’t they? For those kids, we recommend “Hashire Chō-Tokkyū” (“Run, Super Express”).
Just by listening to the song, you can picture a super express racing down the tracks! The detailed lyrics describe how fast it goes, how it runs, and what the express looks like, sparking the imagination more and more.
If your child loves trains, they might even spot a real train that resembles the express described in the lyrics.