Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of timeless tunes everyone will want to sing together
The many classic songs born from “Okaasan to Issho” have become precious memories for parents and children.
From bright and cheerful tunes to heartwarming, gentle melodies and energetic songs, a wide variety of favorites enrich children’s hearts.
Here, we’ll introduce popular songs you can enjoy with your child.
From nostalgic pieces often sung in nursery schools and kindergartens to the latest hits everyone’s talking about, this collection is full of music that makes family time even more fun.
Find your favorite song and enjoy a joyful moment filled with smiles!
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Get hyped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone wants to sing together (191–200)
Rainy Rin-chanAkihiro Sugita, Ryoko Tsunoda
Many kids love rain boots, umbrellas, and raincoats, don’t they? Maybe it’s because they have that special feel of being used only on rainy days.
The song’s moist, rain-day vibe is striking.
Try singing along together on a rainy day.
Mola mola sunfishDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
“Moramora Mambo,” which was also included in the customary Monthly Songs Best from Okaasan to Issho.
It’s a catchy song with a lively mambo rhythm that everyone loves.
“Moramora” is said to come from the sunfish’s scientific name.
A yawn goes bibubeba.Daisuke Yokoyama, Takumi Mitsuya
Just hearing the title “Akubi ga Bibubeba” makes me think it has a funny ring to it, and I imagine kids would find it quite amusing too.
Up-tempo songs tend to be a hit with children, you know.
Even the parts where the rhythm is unexpected could lead to something fun when kids accept them unconsciously.
Children’s songs are actually crafted with surprising depth.
Swoooosh—pop!Daisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
From the Monthly Song of October 2014, with lyrics by Saito Inko and music by Hiroshi Hashimoto.
The theme is, surprisingly, “Elevator.” The song expresses the strong, determined feelings of an elevator that tirelessly moves up and down all day long.
In the music video, the highlight is four people in costumes performing a captivating robot dance.
Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone wants to sing together (201–210)
Watch the CarnivalYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Featured as the Monthly Song for June 2024 on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” this track was created with the hope of bringing the lively spirit of a carnival to children.
Sung by the duo Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, it’s characterized by a bright, fun melody and energetic lyrics, arranged so kids can sing and dance along.
In addition to frequent airings on the program, it’s reportedly performed at events such as family concerts.
It’s a song that parents and children can enjoy together, making it perfect for family time as well as activities at preschools and kindergartens.
Wait a second, Fuyu!Kentaro Hayami, Ayumi Shigemori
Autumn is a wonderful season when you can enjoy lots of delicious food and see beautiful fall foliage.
But once winter arrives, that precious autumn comes to an end, doesn’t it? This song captures the wistful feeling of holding on to autumn, set to an upbeat, lively rhythm for a fun sing-along.
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Nori (seaweed) that comes in super handy when making everyone’s favorites—rice balls and sushi rolls.
We’ve turned that beloved norimaki into a cheerful bon-odori-style tune.
It’s a unique “Norimaki Pera-Pari Ondo” that everyone can enjoy dancing to at bon dances, school plays, and recitals.
The choreography includes moves like rolling a sushi roll, and it’s packed with fun sound effects.
It’s also great fun to shout out call-and-response together.
Learn the choreography with friends and family, and let’s get into the groove and dance the “Norimaki Pera-Pari Ondo”!