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[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!

Playlist

Children’s songs. Popular nursery rhymes
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1eaststrollAzumi InoueThe famous song from My Neighbor Totoro is popular with children.
2eastWhat color do you like?Lyrics and Music: Osamu SakataA fun nursery rhyme that asks children about their favorite colors
3eastParadeLyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaSinging of hope and dreams, uplifting the hearts of children
4eastA Little Bear in the RainLyrics: Masao Tsurumi / Music: Akira YuyamaA nursery rhyme featured in textbooks and popular with children
5eastSing, Bam-Bam!Lyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Naosumi YamamotoThe theme song of 'Utae Banban' performed by various singers
6eastYour ColorLyrics/Music: EdamamenzA colorful children's song, let's dance happily
7eastBoyoyon MarchLyrics by Keizo Nakanishi, Yuri Takado / Music by Keizo NakanishiThe children's cheerful marching song “Boyoyon”
8easta small gardenA hand-play song popular among kindergarteners: 'Chiisana Niwa' (Little Garden)
9eastWatch the CarnivalDaisuke Yokoyama / Atsuko OnoA fun NHK “Mitete Carnival” introduction
10eastyour smileYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataSongs from NHK's 'Okaasan to Issho' (With Mother)
11eastHyurara boon-boon!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataGets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
12eastThe Song of KonkonshyanLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira Yuyama
The Song of KonkonshyanLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira Yuyama
A fun song about sneezing with an animal mask
13north_eastMr. Ant on an errandLyrics by Eiichi Sekine / Music by Ikuma DanAnts’ song tickles the hearts of children who work busily.
14south_eastGreen light from the blue skyWith a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
15eastApplause for you!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata, Makoto Fukuo, Anzuki AkimotoNHK’s cheer song “A Round of Applause for You!”
16eastWatermelon-producing regionLyrics and music by: Traditional
Watermelon-producing regionLyrics and music by: Traditional
A heartwarming song that sings the charms of watermelon
17eastStory FingerLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA fun song that represents family with fingers
18eastSong of the EarthYuuichirou HanadaA love song from the Earth, passed on to the children
19eastGanba RangersYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataAn inspiring cheer song that sings of family love
20north_eastHappappa, haaa!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA song with the theme of nature loved by children
21south_eastHo-re!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun song where the root vegetable party can dance
22eastUraraYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataNHK “Urara” First Children’s Song
23eastSurely a miracleYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle”
24eastMy Neighbor TotoroAzumi InoueThe Charm of the Studio Ghibli Film “My Neighbor Totoro”
25easttomatoReiko MizutaniA children's song about the growth of tomatoes
26eastDreaming Yukkuri-sanHiromichi SatoA gentle song that conveys the importance of individuality
27eastCarrot Engine RocketYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataFun Song of the Carrot Rocket
28north_eastThe Magic of Do-Re-MiLyrics by Kaoru Noda / Music by Kaori Moriwaka
The Magic of Do-Re-MiLyrics by Kaoru Noda / Music by Kaori Moriwaka
GO-BANG’S’s song “Doremi no Mahou” is popular.
29south_eastMomotaroLyrics by Unknown / Music by Teiichi OkanoMarch of Momotaro: A Song of Courage and Friendship
30south_eastrainbowLyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaA cheerful nursery rhyme about a rainbow
31eastAll set and ready to go!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun song that supports kids in the morning and at night
32eastHappiness PuzzleYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataAn encouraging song that supports children, Moon Song
33eastIt’s fun.Lyrics: Kazuko Yamauchi / Music: Takahiko TerashimaEnjoying sounds and movements with friends in a choir
34eastLots of heartsDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
Lots of heartsDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
A heartwarming song that conveys love to children
35eastThe whale is listening.Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
The whale is listening.Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
The soothing songs of NHK's 'Okaasan'
36eastBibi-bi Beam!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Bibi-bi Beam!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
The fun dance track “Bibibi Beam!” is popular.
37eastFeast-y SummerYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataFocus on the fun summer song 'Gochisou Summer'!
38eastClockwork JimmyYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataJimmy's song that winds the screw and delivers energy
39eastHardworking BoogieYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA children’s song that conveys the fun of working
40eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Lyrics by Minori Maki / Music by Akira MineA song to cheer up children who are afraid of ghosts
41eastHo! Ho! Ho!Lyrics: Akira Ito / Music: Nobuyoshi KoshibeA fun, uplifting song—let’s all dance together!
42eastUnder the big chestnut tree“Under the Big Chestnut Tree” is a fun children’s song.
43eastWhat color do you like?Lyrics/Composition: Osamu SakataLearn color names with a color song to enjoy with children
44eastYaho-hoLet's have fun with kids by yodeling!
45north_eastDango Three BrothersLyrics by Masahiko Sato / Music by Yoshiro HorieDango Three Brothers, a classic hit popular with children
46south_eastyour smileLet's spread smiles with a lively song!
47eastKarada DandanLyrics: Sensha Yoshida / Music: Yasuo KosugiChildren’s Exercise Song “Karada☆Dandan”
48north_eastPalms to the SunLyrics by Takashi Yanase / Music by Taku IzumiThe classic song where you sing with your palms facing the sun.
49south_eastTonton Tomato-chanLet's enjoy the summer with a tomato nursery rhyme!
50north_eastMayim MayimA song that expresses the joy of striking water while digging
51south_eastStory FingerKids are captivated! The fun of fingerplay
52south_eastPotato JaguarPotato Jaguar is a song popular with children.
53south_eastHappy ChildrenFun warm-up exercises at Happy Children
54south_eastZebra SwirlZebra Round and Round, a Fun Rhythm Song
55south_eastNorimaki Pera Pari OndoSummer Festival with the Fun 'Norimaki Perapari Ondo'
56south_eastA Drop of StarA fun song with a bright rhythm you can dance to
57south_eastMagic ShoesAn upbeat, fun song that conveys a desire to take on challenges.
58south_eastYokai ShiritoriEnjoying with kids through a yokai shiritori song
59south_eastSticky SambaEnjoy food education and music with the Sticky Samba
60south_eastPicnicA rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
61south_eastOne, two, threeJump over creatures with a good tempo and dance!
62south_eastpaprikaKenshi YonezuNHK’s cheer song “Paprika” is hugely popular.
63south_eastI want to become the sun!Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaA heartwarming song cheering on children's futures
64eastswallowYOASOB with Midories
swallowYOASOB with Midories
Theme song for a children's SDGs program, a work by a popular music unit
65north_eastToy Cha-Cha-ChaLyrics by Akiyuki Nosaka (additional lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka) / Music by Nobuyoshi KoshibeThe toys are having fun playing in the middle of the night.
66south_eastWhat is your name?Indonesian folk songRemember names with a hand play song from an Indonesian folk song
67eastThe Do-Re-Mi SongLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II / Music by Richard Rodgers“Do-Re-Mi” is a delightful classic that enjoys cross-generational popularity.
68eastMy Mixed JuiceLyrics: Taro Gomi / Music: Koku ShibuyaUpbeat children's songs that can be sung in a group
69eastMysterious PocketLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Shigeru WatanabeA song where biscuits increase when you pat your pocket
70eastSmall WorldLyrics/Music: The Sherman BrothersThe song “It’s a Small World,” which sings of friendship and peace, is heartwarming.
71eastLet’s go to the park.Lyrics/Music by Osamu SakataOsamu Sakata’s popular song “Let’s Go to the Park”
72eastBeing human is niceLyrics by Akari Yamaguchi / Music by Asei KobayashiIt's great to be human—a song that makes you feel happy.
73eastAfter a fightLyrics by: Toyohisa Araki / Music by: Takashi MikiA classic song that conveys the importance of reconciliation
74eastFruit TarōLyrics: Okuhara Yume / Music: BeargroundKudamono Tarō is a children's song popular with kids.
Songs about Animals and Insects
75eastMountain MusiciansGerman folk songA Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
76south_eastMountain MusiciansGerman folk songA Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
77eastGoat MailLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanThe Story of the White Goat and the Black Goat’s Letters
78eastsnailMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)The Charm of the Snail Song and Its Cross-Generational Love
79eastTanuki of Fist MountainTanuki of Fist Mountain
80eastSong of a little birdA lullaby of little birds, a nursery rhyme filled with love
81eastMushi-Mushi FestivalYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun children's song starring insects
82eastOld MacDonald Had a FarmA children's song that sings animal sounds
83eastSparrows SambaA samba piece where sparrows dance
84eastAnimal ClockA song brimming with the chimes of clocks and the charm of animals
85eastA Rainy Day on the RanchA cheerful song of animals on a rainy ranch
86eastFrog ChorusLyrics by Toshiaki Okamoto / Original song: German folk songA song with an easy-to-remember melody that’s good for singing in a round
87eastPiglet-raccoon dog-fox-catLyrics and Music by Naosumi YamamotoA hand-play song with animals using shiritori, hugely popular with children
88eastThe Bear of the ForestAmerican folk songA Nursery Rhyme about a Bear’s Adorable Encounter in the Forest
89eastRoly-poly pill bugLyrics and music by Toshihiko ShinzawaA cute hand-play song for little creatures
90eastHey, Kaba-kun!Lyrics by Itsuko Nakagawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaThe charm of animals for children through hippopotamus songs
91eastThe Song of the Twelve Zodiac AnimalsLyrics and Music by Rie MiyahiraA fun song featuring the animals of the Chinese zodiac
92easta cat’s child; a kittenLyrics/Music: Chikara DeguchiGentle cat-themed hand-play songs for parent-child communication
93eastMr. ElephantLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanA heartwarming nursery rhyme that sings of the love between parent and child
94eastCute Hide and SeekLyrics by Hachirō Satō / Music by Yoshinao NakataA nursery rhyme about animals playing hide-and-seek
95eastThe Puppy Police OfficerLyrics by Yoshimi Sato / Music by Onaka MegumiA gentle song of a kitten and a policeman
96eastladybugLyrics by Aki Shimizu / Music by Tsuyae KobayashiA ladybug nursery rhyme, perfect to sing in spring
97eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your HandA children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope
hand play song
98eastAre you okay? Whoops.Lyrics and Music: Tsubasa SuzukiTsuyoshi Suzuki’s hand-play songs bring smiles to children…
99eastVegetable SongIn “Yasai no U…,” a lot of vegetable names appear.
100eastTengu fanchildren’s songA traditional Japanese yokai, a tengu, and a fan (uchiwa) mochi...
101eastfig carrot
fig carrot
“Ichijiku Ninjin” is the name of a food and a plant…
102eastOchara-ka-hoiA kind of chant that goes, “Sesse-sse no yoi yoi yoi…”
103eastFull Moon Night’s Mochi PoundingIn Fifteenth-Night-san’s Mochi Pounding, the role of pounding the rice cakes...
104eastthe temple’s head monkThe temple monk, well known for this hand-clapping song as well…
105north_eastKnock knock knock knock, Grandpa with a beardMothers' and fathers' generation, grandparents' generation that have been around since long ago...
106south_eastZuizui ZukkorobashiMany hand-clapping songs are done in pairs, but this one…
107south_eastDenderaryubaIt’s a famous children’s song passed down in Nagasaki Prefecture. Nagasaki Prefecture...
Song of Food
108eastGhost PancakesTokyo HeidiA fun song about a ghost making pancakes
109eastMy Mixed JuiceTakeshi ShibuyaHealthy juice with a blender, full of fun
110easttomatoMegumi OonakaThe tomato song is a cute nursery rhyme.
111eastVegetable SongLet’s enjoy eating vegetables with hand-play songs
112north_eastFive melon bunsLet's have fun learning math with fingerplay songs
113south_eastThe Bento Box SongThe bento song is still popular with children.
114north_eastThe Curry Rice SongMinayoIntroducing how to make curry through a song
115south_eastFruit TarōYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataFruits Tarō dances, tears and song mingling
116south_eastFuru Furu FruitA song for learning with fun using fruit names
117south_eastIce Cream SongKoichi Hattori
Ice Cream SongKoichi Hattori
A fun children's song about eating ice cream
118eastShopping at the bakeryUta’s mom and dadA fun hand play song from the bakery
119eastBento sausagesYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA Fun Song about Bento Sausages
120eastGluttonous GhostLyrics by: Sachiko Murata / Music by: Wakako FukudaGhost's Late-Night Snack Hunt Quiz Song
121north_eastFive melon breads at the bakery.Lyrics: Hirotaka Nakagawa / Music: Traditional English nursery rhymeEnjoy counting with the Melon Pan hand-play song
122south_eastBanana Parent and ChildOsamu SakataA Fun Song of a Banana Parent and Child
123south_eastA-I-U-E-O nigiriLyrics and Music by Saeko ShuuEnjoy nutrition education and music with the Onigiri Song
124south_eastThe Bento Bus SongLyrics and composition by Mariko ShinjuIngredient Bus, a song loved by children with a fun tune
125eastA strawberry is a strawberry.Lyrics: Kiyomi Kotaki / Music: Taishi FujitaAn enchanting track from NHK’s popular children’s songs
126eastVegetable SongSatoko YamanoMusic that joyfully sings the names of vegetables
Song of Vehicles
127eastSong of ConnectionAyako SuzukawaIntroduction to the song about train coupling sung by Ayako Suzukawa
128eastThe Train SongAyako SuzukawaTrain songs to enjoy with children
129eastGO! ShinkansenAyako SuzukawaA Shinkansen love-song video created by a train-enthusiast comedian
130eastZoom-zoom ShinkansenBearded PapaA fun children’s song that captures the exhilarating speed of the Shinkansen
131eastRailroad Crossing Song 2Ayako SuzukawaConveying railroad crossing safety in a fun way through song
132eastThe train I want to ride, the running locomotive.Satoko YamanoA picture book packed with all kinds of trains
133eastHashire Chou TokkyuuLyrics by Tsunesaburo Yamanaka / Music by Joji YuasaRecommended songs for children who like trains
134eastJanken TrainTakeshi TsurunoA rock-paper-scissors train song that kids can enjoy dancing to
135eastI like the E7 series.Yume, Taisei, Shusshu, Poppo, Stationmaster PantanA fun song that sings the E7 series train names
136eastGo by Shinkansen! Go, go!Daisuke Yokoyama / Takumi MitaniA children's song about aspiring to work on the Shinkansen
137eastPlaying bus (pretend bus play)Lyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA nursery rhyme about the excitement of riding a bus
Song of Spring
138eastbutterflyLyrics by Akiashi Nomura / Music by Spanish folk songIsn't this song a must for children's spring songs?
139eastTeacher and friendsLyrics by: Osamu Yoshioka / Music by: Nobuyoshi KoshibeLyrics by Osamu Yoshioka, composed by Nobuyoshi Koshibe…
140eastlazybonesnursery rhymeThe children's song handed down in Saga Prefecture heralds the arrival of spring...
141eastone bamboo shootnursery rhymeThis song, perfect for the spring season, is for children…
142eastChurippu sharippunursery rhymeConnecting children's hearts through nursery rhymes
143eastOpened, openednursery rhymeA spring children's song, singing of nature and tradition
144eastSpring somewhereLyrics by Soji Momota / Music by Shin KusakawaIt’s still pretty cold from late February into March...
145eastCome, springLyrics by Somao Mikaze / Music by Ryutaro HirotaWarm spring is a season many people look forward to, isn’t it?
146eastSpring has come.Lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi OkanoWhen it comes to spring songs and children's songs, this is the one that immediately comes to mind...
147eastSchool of MedakaLyrics by Shigeru Chaki / Music by Yoshinao NakadaSpring, the season when living creatures become more active...
148north_eastI want to scribble on the sky.Lyrics by: Michio Yamagami / Music by: Taku IzumiA children's song that nurtures dreams in the season when fresh green shines
149north_eastJapanese bush warblerLyrics by: Ryūha Hayashi / Music by: Takeshi InoueI feel the arrival of spring in the song of the bush warbler.
150south_eastTulipLyrics by Miyako Kondo / Music by Takeshi InoueSpring nursery rhymes are songs popular with children.
151eastSong of a little birdLyrics by Junichi Yoda / Music by Yasushi AkutagawaThe song of a little bird gently warms a child's heart.
Summer Song
152eastHey! SeaLyrics by Keisuke Yamakawa / Music by Naosumi YamamotoA lively song that feels like the summer sea
153eastLet’s dance, Ondo!A bon odori song everyone can enjoy, adding color to the summer festival
154eastGenki OndoLiven up the summer festival with a lively Bon Odori song
155eastAnpanman OndoLet’s have fun dancing to the Anpanman Ondo!
156eastZunpa OndoLively music for dancing at a summer festival
157eastIt’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!Bon Odori song by the Hamtaro crew originating from the anime
158eastPonchararin on a moonlit nightBon dance at the summer festival, animals dancing happily
159eastseaLyrics by: Ryūha Hayashi / Music by: Takeshi InoueMasterpieces depicting seascapes: the charm of heart-stirring school songs
160eastMitsuya CiderMana (Manna Ouchi) and Yuu (… Hama)
161north_eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your HandLyrics by Takashi Yanase / Music by Taku IzumiThe perfect children’s song for the brightly shining summer sun is…
162south_eastYokai ShiritoriLyrics by: Okuhara Yume / Music by: Tane TomokoA certain “yo…” who is said to know everything about yokai
163north_eastMs. HimawariCheering on children’s growth with a sunflower song
164south_eastRow the boatHave fun with the summer hand-play song 'Ofune wo Koide' (Row the Boat)
165eastWhen the Dock (Japanese knotweed) bloomsWhen the sorrel blooms, a cheerful spring nursery rhyme
166north_eastMorning on the RanchA morning scene poem depicting a ranch in Fukushima
167south_eastThe Goldfish’s NapGoldfish Nap, a soothing song popular with children
168south_eastWater Gun SongLet's enjoy summer with water-play hand-clapping songs
169south_eastice creamEnjoy food education with an ice cream finger play!
170south_eastLet’s go to the forest.A healing song that lets you feel the nature of the forest
171eastA quiet lakesideA quiet lakeside, a song popular among children
172eastwind chimeChildren enjoying summer with a wind chime nursery rhyme
173south_eastHey! SeaLyrics by Keisuke Yamakawa / Music by Naosumi YamamotoA lively song that feels like the summer sea
Autumn Song
174eastrabbitA children's song about the full moon night and a rabbit
175eastmushroomLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Shoji KurakakeAn adorable children's song about the growth of mushrooms
176eastpine coneLyrics by Takao Hirota / Music by Tsyae KobayashiThe Charm of the Popular Children's Song 'Matsubokkuri'
177eastDonguri KorokoroLyrics by Aoki Sonetsugi / Music by Yanada TeiMemories of the song Donguri Korokoro
178eastYakiimo goo-choki-paLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Naosumi YamamotoAutumn hand-clapping song, Yakiimo Goo-Choki-Pa
179eastautumn skyLet’s send our voices up into the clear autumn sky.
180eastDragonfly, dragonfly.Autumn pastime of enjoying dragonfly songs
181south_eastFull Moon Night’s Mochi PoundingHand play song of the rabbit pounding mochi at the Harvest Moon (Jugoya)
182eastVoices of InsectsLyrics and composition: Ministry of Education shōka (school song)The chirping of autumn insects colors the season.
183north_eastBright Red AutumnLyrics by Tada Satsuma / Music by Hideo KobayashiHideō Kobayashi’s autumn children’s song “Bright Red Autumn”
184south_eastred dragonflyLyrics by Rofū Miki / Music by Kōsaku YamadaThe heartwarming scenes of the autumn children’s song “Akatonbo”
Winter Song
185eastChristmas Where Angels SingToshihiko NiizawaA Christmas song where you can hear an angelic voice
186south_eastChristmas Where Angels SingToshihiko NiizawaA Christmas song where you can hear an angelic voice
187north_eastChristmas is the best!Little AngelA heartwarming song that sings of the joy of Christmas
188south_eastHappy Happy ChristmasBaby Shark and PinkfongChristmas song, popular characters sing
189south_eastHappy Happy ChristmasBaby Shark and PinkfongChristmas song, popular characters sing
190south_eastHey, Santa Claus grandpaLyrics by Tonbo Yuasa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaA song depicting Santa Claus’s childhood
191south_eastHey, Santa Claus grandpaLyrics by Tonbo Yuasa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaA song depicting Santa Claus’s childhood
192eastOctopus SongKite flying is a traditional Japanese pastime.
193eastcampfireComposer: Shigeru WatanabeAutumn bonfire, nostalgic memories warm the heart
194eastwinter sceneryMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)An early-winter scene, a beautifully serene waltz of three beats
195eastSilent Night“Silent Night,” a song that purifies the heart
196north_eastWaltz dance in the snowLet's have fun dancing to the children's song 'Yuki'
197south_eastPechka (a type of Russian masonry stove)Composer: Kosaku YamadaPechka is a children's song that depicts the scene of a winter fireplace.
198eastKantarō the North Wind KidComposer: Kazuko FukudaA winter enka-style children’s song, “Song of the North Wind Kid”
Songs to stop crying / lullabies
199eastLullabyLyrics: Hakushū Kitahara / Music: Shin KusakawaLooking at the lyrics, the canary sings and the mou—
200easthometownTeiichi OkanoIn 1914, as a song for the sixth grade of the ordinary elementary school, ...
201eastEdo LullabyOriginating in Edo and passed down across various regions, the lullaby’s ru…
202eastSchubert’s LullabyAs its name suggests, this lullaby is by Schubert...
203eastMozart’s LullabyThis piece is known as “Mozart’s Lullaby” and is called…
204eastIn a dreamLyrics by Shinzo Higurashi / Music by Takeshi ShibuyaWell known as a Japanese jazz pianist...
205eastLight of FirefliesScottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne …”
206eastMom’s lullabyMayuminuA gentle melody inspired by an elephant parent and child…
207eastred dragonflyLyrics by Rofū Miki / Music by Kōsaku YamadaSpeaking of songs for Japanese evenings, it has to be “Akatonbo” (Red Dragonfly)…
208eastPotapon’s LullabyTokyo HeidiSisters who work on illustrations and anime...
Song of Fairy Tales
209eastUshiwakamaruWhen you hear the name 'Ushiwakamaru,' you think of his encounter with Musashibō Benkei at the Gojō Bridge...
210eastUrashima Tarorainbow moonIt often ends with 'and they lived happily ever after'...
211eastMomotaroTeiichi OkanoA song based on the famous fairy tale Momotaro, …
212eastIssun-bōshi (The One-Inch Boy)TAMURA TorazōThis one is also a song based on a nursery rhyme, isn’t it? People...
213eastDaikoku-samaTAMURA TorazōA children’s song that sings about the story of the White Hare of Inaba from Japanese mythology…
214eastHanasaka Jiisan (The Old Man Who Made Flowers Bloom)TAMURA TorazōI was singing the famous folktale “Hanasaka Jiisan”…
215eastKintaroTAMURA TorazōEven if they remember the costumes, they often don’t remember the story…
216eastThe Rolling Rice BallFuyuki IshigetaThe folktale Omusubi Kororin is very famous, but…
217eastThe Hare and the TortoiseBenjiro NadoshoA famous story where a fast hare and a slow tortoise have a race…
218eastCome see me, Little Red Riding Hood!Kero Pons, Ryuzo Fukuda, Tsubasa SuzukiA work titled “Come See Me, Little Red Riding Hood!”…
Nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs about food
219eastThe Bento Box SongLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akihiro KomoriHave fun cooking with a bento-making hand play song.
220eastSnack SongMake snack time fun with fingerplay songs