Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of timeless tunes everyone will want to sing together

Boomba-boon!Takayuki Yoshizawa, Satoko Yamano

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This is the song used in the exercise segment where you can dance along to “Okaasan to Issho,” performed from March 2014 to March 2019.

It kicks off with an upbeat, energizing sound.

Once you learn the choreography—featuring vigorous jumps, big arm swings, and animal-like motions that match the lyrics—it looks like quite a workout even for adults.

Some moves may be challenging for toddlers, but if everyone—siblings and parents together—shouts the calls loudly and moves freely, it should help you wake up bright and energetic in the morning!

Perfectly round smileDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

2012 Sports Day – Sumire Class Performance “Perfectly Round Smile,” Part 1

One of Daisuke Oniisan and Takumi Oneesan’s signature songs, it’s a piece that lets you feel the friendship between friends.

Its lively, upbeat rhythm makes it fun, and I think children will sing along while dancing.

It also seems to be popular as a performance piece at kindergartens where there are lots of friends.

Lots of heartsDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

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Original song – Hikaru Tamura – Hikaru Tamura

With gentle lyrics and a heartwarming melody, this song naturally conveys feelings of love to children.

“Hearts Everywhere,” which appeared on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho in April 2012, features lyrics by Toshiyuki Aoshima and music by Megumi Ohashi.

Its rhythmic, catchy style makes it easy to love even on the first listen.

The rhythm and melody are also perfect for parents and children to sing together.

The lyrics are filled with “hearts galore,” creating an atmosphere brimming with kindness.

It’s a cute and soothing song that makes you smile just by listening.

Number SongOsamu Sakata. Yuko Kanzaki

The Number Song (with hand motions)

I bet there are kids who got interested in numbers after listening to this song! While listening to “The Numbers Song,” let’s have fun learning the numbers, too.

It’s a very cheerful tune, so even little children are sure to enjoy it.

One, two, three!Yuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono

One, Two, Three! / Together with Mother (Covered by UtaSuta) [The big sister dances!]

This is the July 2019 song “One-Two-Three!” The composer is Osamu Sakata, who served as the 7th “Uta no Onii-san” on Okaasan to Issho, and the lyricist is his daughter, Megumi Sakata, who is also a children’s song singer—making it a parent–child collaboration.

It’s also a message song that serves as a cheer for children: capturing animals as they hop and leap, and encouraging everyone to do their best and jump together.

Stroll MarchYuichiro Hanada / Atsuko Ono

Played and sang it: Stroll March / May 2019 Okaasan to Issho Monthly Song [Piano]

This is the May 2019 song “Osanpo March.” It’s a marching tune where children keep moving forward as they lose themselves on top of a rainbow, in outer space, inside dreams, or in a maze of sweets.

It’s a piece filled to the brim with children’s dreams.

While it’s called a “stroll,” it’s a dreamy song that makes it feel as if the kids have become adventurers.

It’s perfect for a walk—one that makes you want to head out for a stroll and even use it as background music.

Ho-re!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata

[Okaasan to Issho October 2022 Song] “Ho-Re!” (Covered by UtaSuta)

A lively, fun song that feels like a vegetable party, with lots of root vegetables bursting out—carrots, beets, daikon radishes, potatoes, burdock, lotus root, and more.

This is “Ho-Re!” from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, which debuted in October 2022.

The shout “Hore!” playfully blends “hore!” meaning “dig!” with the flamenco cry “olé,” creating a rhythm full of fun that makes you want to dance along, ho-re ho-re! The lyrics are by copywriter and children’s song writer Nagae Kuwabara, and the music is by guitarist and arranger Harumitsu Ishikawa.

In a video that mixes animation and live action, you can enjoy a make-believe farm feel—an upbeat track bursting with smiles and energy.