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

Advance! Sutten Sukk!Yuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono

[NHK] Susume! Sutten Sukk! With Mother (Okaasan to Issho) [Children’s Songs, Nursery Rhymes, Hand Games, Kids, Dance] Japanese Children’s Song, Nursery Rhymes

The May 2020 “Song of the Month,” “Susume! Suttenssukku!” It’s a song that portrays “Suttenssukku,” who keeps moving forward no matter if there are mountains or walls in the way.

Failure is proof that you tried.

It’s far cooler to take on a challenge and fail than to do nothing out of fear of failing.

It’s a song that gives courage to children who are about to experience many things.

I hope they’ll try anything, just like in this song.

The melody has a cool vibe, but it’s also easy for women to sing.

Chonmage MarchIchiro Mizuki

Chonmage March

It’s the song that goes, “If I had a chonmage topknot, I’d end sentences with ‘gozaru’ and call my dad ‘chichi-ue.

’” It has been passed down and sung by successive generations of the “Singing Big Brothers” since the time of Ichiro Mizuki, the second “Singing Big Brother.” As an aside, the nickname “Aniki” for Ichiro Mizuki is said to come from his role as the “Big Brother” on Okaasan to Issho.

Shoki-shoki-chonDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

Wii Karaoke U – (Cover) Shoki Shoki Chon / Daisuke Yokoyama, Takumi Mitani (original key) Tried singing

This is the Moon’s summer song for July and August 2012, with lyrics by Kazumi Nikaido and music by Shuta Hasunuma.

The tune features a lively rhythm and lyrics that evoke the feel of a Bon Odori dance.

Many children probably don’t like having their hair cut, right? But once they try it, they might end up liking it—or even making a few requests about how it’s done.

The song captures that kind of adorable childlike feeling, and the catchy lyrics and dance-inducing rhythm make it irresistible.

Be sure to listen and sing along!

Cao cao ca~oDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

“Kao Kao Kao” Okaasan to Issho (Full Song & Vocal Cover)

It’s a super bright, energetic song that can lift your spirits just by listening.

Even when you’re having a hard time and feel like crying, this “Kao Kao Ka~o” will instantly bring a smile to your face—that’s the kind of song it is.

It’s popular with children, too, and it’s such a wonderful tune that you’ll want to listen to it over and over.

Juukies: Under Construction!Daisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

"Jukies Under Construction! ~ Working Vehicles Edition" Okaasan to Issho (cover)

This “Jukkies Under Construction!” feels like it was made for boys who love working vehicles.

If he’s a boy, he’ll definitely want to listen to this song over and over, won’t he? Lots of different heavy machines appear throughout the song, so kids can learn the names of the equipment along the way!

MonstapDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

Monstap

It features vampires, werewolves, and Frankenstein, all stepping in time and dancing together.

They look so happy! Even the villains from fairy tales are joyfully partying together tonight.

The lyrics were written by Miwa Ito, and the music was composed by Kanou Kawashima.

Pawawapu ExerciseHironobu Kageyama, Maki Kimura

Pawawapu Exercises (With Mother)

This is a song that was used in the exercise segment of “Okaasan to Issho.” It was also used as the entrance song at Seibu Dome during Kazuhiro Wada’s time with the Seibu Lions in his professional baseball career.

It’s such a fun, jump-inducing tune that I recommend it as a wake-up song!