Folk songs, children’s songs, and nursery rhymes of Osaka: the enduring spirit of our hometown carried on in song
In this article, we feature folk songs and children’s songs related to Osaka!Osaka has long been a key hub of logistics, situated at the confluence of busy sea routes and rivers.
Because of that, Osaka’s folk repertoire includes pieces like the Yodogawa boat songs that evoke its deep history.
At the same time, there are newer tunes that symbolize contemporary Osaka, such as the Harukas Ondo inspired by Abeno Harukas.
Listen to the folk and children’s songs of Osaka—once called the “nation’s kitchen”—and immerse yourself in its long, rich history!
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Osaka folk songs, children’s songs, and nursery rhymes: the heart of our hometown passed down in song (41–50)
Shin Sakai Ondo
In Sakai City, Osaka, people often say, “Sakai is the origin of everything.” True to that saying, the city of Sakai has a history of flourishing both as a trading hub and a commercial center.
The cheerful folk dance song imbued with the locals’ hometown pride is called the “New Sakai Ondo.”
Tenma Market
Also known as the “Tenma Lullaby,” this song is said to have been sung by young nursemaids who were sent to work at the Tenma Produce Market—one of Osaka’s leading markets, established in the mid-17th century.
In Tenma Park in Osaka’s Kita Ward, there is also a monument inscribed with the lyrics of the “Tenma Market” song.
In conclusion
The folk songs of Osaka have gently carried on the history of the land and the lives of its people.
With lyrics that resonate in the heart and melodies that evoke nostalgia, they are a precious cultural heritage of Osaka that inspires empathy across generations.
Please continue to experience the enduring charm of these songs as they are lovingly passed down.