[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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Autumn Songs (1–10)
Bright Red AutumnLyrics by Tada Satsuma / Music by Hideo Kobayashi
In addition to composing set pieces for the NHK National School Music Competition, Hideo Kobayashi has created a wide range of choral works.
“Makkana Aki” (“Deep-Red Autumn”) is one of his children’s songs about autumn.
It has been broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta and sometimes appears in music textbooks.
Set to a very charming melody, the song features many red-colored things you see in autumn.
It portrays two people enjoying the season as they search for red things, which makes children want to imitate them.
It’s a highly recommended classic that lets you fully feel the spirit of autumn.
Autumn Songs (11–20)
red dragonflyLyrics by Rofū Miki / Music by Kōsaku Yamada
Among autumn children’s songs, this nursery rhyme is especially well known.
Mr.
Miki first wrote the lyrics in 1921, and in 1927 Mr.
Yamada set them to music.
It is said that Miki wrote it with thoughts of Tatsuno City in Hyogo Prefecture, where he spent his childhood, and it is filled with a sense of nostalgia.
It has been used as an insert song in films such as “Koko ni Izumi Ari” and “Yuyake Koyake no Akatombo,” and has been covered by well-known artists, making it very familiar to the Japanese people.
Winter Songs (11–20)
A children's song that makes you look forward to the cold winter!
For kids who aren’t good with the cold, winter might feel like a tough season. But there are also lots of things you can enjoy precisely because it’s winter! There are plenty of events like New Year’s, Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), and Mamemaki (bean-throwing). We’ll introduce songs that will make you look forward to winter when you listen to them, so let’s enjoy the season without letting the cold get the best of us! Reference article:[Children's Songs] Cute songs recommended for childcare. List of popular nursery rhymes.
Winter Songs (1–10)
Christmas Where Angels SingNEW!Toshihiko Niizawa
On Christmas night, if you listen closely, you can hear angels singing.
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This is a Christmas song that paints a quiet and mystical scene.
Lyrics and music are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and it is performed by Satoko Yamano, who was active as the “singing sister” on NHK Educational TV’s Yukai na Concert.
It was included in the album “Christmas SONGS” released in September 2015 and produced as a sheet music book with CD for preschools and kindergartens.
It’s perfect for gently singing together as a parent and child while savoring the quiet feeling of Christmas night! It’s also recommended to incorporate puppet staging for Christmas party performances.
Enjoy the special atmosphere of this holy night together with your child.
Christmas Where Angels SingNEW!Toshihiko Niizawa
On Christmas night, if you listen closely, you can hear angels singing.
.
.
This is a Christmas song that paints a quiet and mystical scene.
Lyrics and music are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and it is performed by Satoko Yamano, who was active as the “singing sister” on NHK Educational TV’s Yukai na Concert.
It was included in the album “Christmas SONGS” released in September 2015 and produced as a sheet music book with CD for preschools and kindergartens.
It’s perfect for gently singing together as a parent and child while savoring the quiet feeling of Christmas night! It’s also recommended to incorporate puppet staging for Christmas party performances.
Enjoy the special atmosphere of this holy night together with your child.
Christmas is the best!NEW!Little Angel
A heartwarming Christmas song that kids can sing along to and enjoy the fun of the holiday! It’s packed with all the Christmas elements children love—presents, trees, and even an appearance by Santa Claus.
Celebrating the joy of spending a special day with family, this song was included on the album “Little Angel Christmas” in November 2024.
Little Angel is a production brand beloved around the world for creating many children’s songs and nursery rhymes.
Its bright, bouncy melody is perfect for singing at Christmas parties! Highly recommended for enjoying a fun family time with children who are eagerly awaiting Christmas.
Happy Happy ChristmasNEW!Baby Shark and Pinkfong
This Christmas song, sung by a beloved character adored by children around the world, was released on YouTube in November 2020 and was included in the December 2021 album “Pinkfong Baby Shark Special.” The lyrics convey the joy of eagerly awaiting Christmas and a warm message encouraging everyone to sing and have fun together.
With its bright, lighthearted melody and the easy-to-remember “doo doo doo” phrase repeated throughout, even young children can quickly sing along.
It’s a perfect song for singing and dancing with the whole family at Christmas gatherings or parties at home.
Happy Happy ChristmasNEW!Baby Shark and Pinkfong
This Christmas song, sung by a beloved character adored by children around the world, was released on YouTube in November 2020 and was included in the December 2021 album “Pinkfong Baby Shark Special.” The lyrics convey the joy of eagerly awaiting Christmas and a warm message encouraging everyone to sing and have fun together.
With its bright, lighthearted melody and the easy-to-remember “doo doo doo” phrase repeated throughout, even young children can quickly sing along.
It’s a perfect song for singing and dancing with the whole family at Christmas gatherings or parties at home.