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

Smitten with spaceYuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono

Crazy About Space / With Mother (Covered by UtaSta)

Uchuu ni Muchuu (Crazy About Space) aired in April 2020.

I think many children are interested in astronomy and outer space.

And this song may be just the spark that makes them want to learn more and more about space—truly a chance to become “crazy about space.” The phrase like “Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,” which sounds like a magic passphrase to those who don’t know it, is really fun.

There’s still so much we don’t know about the universe—how wonderful it would be if future astronomers and astronauts were inspired by this song!

peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki

[With Mother] Pink Cheeks ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | makes babies stop crying | songs that make babies happy | nursery rhymes | children's songs

We’d like to introduce a heartwarming song that aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2025.

Performed by Maya Nagata and Anzu Akimoto, it’s a bright, cute pop dance number.

Riding a light, upbeat rhythm, the song features an energetic melody that brings a rosy glow to your cheeks.

Joining the two “big sisters” is Mimomo, a girl kappa, making for a unique segment in the program as all three don pink outfits and perform matching choreography.

There are delightful touches that both children and parents can enjoy, such as Mimomo appearing in her favorite polka-dot outfit.

It’s a wonderful song that lets families move their bodies together while feeling the arrival of spring.

Ta-da-da-da-daaa!Yuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono

Panpaka Panpan Paan (cover – full version) Okaasan to Issho

It takes courage to try something you’ve never done before—even for adults.

All the more so for little kids who don’t have much experience in the world yet.

But maybe this upbeat song will help lift their spirits.

There are surely many parents who want their children to take on all kinds of challenges with the attitude this song conveys.

Sometimes they’ll fail.

But if they succeed, let’s celebrate with a big “Panpaka-paan!”—just like the song’s title!

Jaku-jaku AmanojakuDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

Jaku-jaku Amanojaku - With Mother (Okaasan to Issho) - April 2014 Song

For some reason, little kids can sometimes be contrary.

I don’t think they themselves care about it, but that kind of behavior can be pretty cute, right? This song also portrays children’s adorable antics.

The phrase “jaku-jaku aman-no-jaku” is fun to say, and it’s something you can sing together with the kids!

What color do you like?Osamu Sakata, Yuko Kanzaki

[Baby Stops Crying] What Color Do You Like? / Together with Mother (Covered by UtaSuta) [Crayon/Colors/Memorization Song]

Countless people must have sung this song when they were little.

Every time you use crayons, colored pencils, or paints, it pops into your head, doesn’t it? You start with your favorite colors, so those are the ones that run out first… It’s a children’s song that makes drawing even more fun.

In fact, this song was written by Osamu Sakata, who served as the seventh “Uta no Onii-san” starting in 1985.

It’s a fitting story for Mr.

Sakata, who originally made his mark as a band musician and singer.

Perfect for your drawing time with the kids!

Our LocomotionKentaro Hayami, Ayumi Shigemori

Our Locomotion Kentaro Hayami / Ayumi Shigemori | Osamu Sakata | Okaasan to Issho

These days we have many ways to travel, like the Shinkansen and airplanes, but this song shines a spotlight on the SL—namely, the steam locomotive.

A train chugging along while billowing white smoke from its chimney: the song’s medium tempo and cheerful vibe perfectly match that image.

The lyrics are also great, packed with onomatopoeia that makes you want to say them out loud.

By the way, the “locomotion” in the title means “movement,” and steam locomotives are called “SL” in Japanese from the S of “steam” and the L of “locomotion.”

Panpapa-panDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani

With Mother: Panpapa Pan

One of the hallmarks of “Okaasan to Issho” songs is that many of them have playful lyrics.

This song was created as the June 2012 song, and it’s recommended for toddlers who are just starting to learn words.

If you focus on the lyrics, you’ll notice clever touches like lining up different words that sound the same, encouraging interest in the sounds of language.

The rhythm is fun, so even if kids don’t understand the meaning, they may enjoy singing along, notice similar pronunciations, and from there develop curiosity.