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[Sea Nursery Rhymes] Fun children's songs themed around the sea
During summer vacation, many families probably go to the beach with their children, don’t they? There are so many ways to play at the beach that you can enjoy yourself all day without getting bored.
In this article, we introduce children’s songs and nursery rhymes related to the sea.
In addition to classics like “Umi” and “Ware wa Umi no Ko,” we’ve gathered sea-themed songs that kids are sure to love.
It’s perfect for when you want to listen to summery nursery rhymes or discover various songs about the ocean.
Some songs are great for singing and dancing, so on days that are too hot, try having fun moving your body indoors at home!
[Sea Nursery Rhymes] Fun children’s songs with an ocean theme (1–10)
Sea MarchKeropons Puppies
This is a lively, march-style play song where you energetically parade with sea creatures.
It’s included on the album “Hello! Asobi-uta,” created by Keropons and Puppies, a unit born from the early childhood education field.
The choreography—twirling around while imitating sea animals, as if adventuring under the sea—is super cute! It’s perfect not only for sports festivals and school performances, but also for getting active at home.
Dancing together as a parent and child is sure to bring out children’s sparkling smiles.
Let's invite that girl and go to the beach.Lyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Wakako Fukuda
It’s a song that makes your heart dance, like setting off on an adventure to the sea with friends.
The lyrics are wonderfully charming, expanding children’s rich imaginations with images of daydreaming about mermaids and pretending to be pirates! This piece was performed on NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho,” with the audio released in March 2015, and it’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Special Stage: Welcome to the Midsummer Party.” With its light, danceable rhythm, it might be perfect for lively playtime where kids can move their bodies energetically with their friends.
Whale BusLyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Takeshi Shibuya
A giant sea creature transforms into a bus and sets off on a grand adventure to Antarctica, carrying fish passengers on board! This song, which unfolds in such a playful world, is a work by the renowned duo of lyricist Takao Ide and composer Takeshi Shibuya.
Since its debut on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in June 2006, it has been lovingly passed down and sung by many performers.
If children sing while pretending to be the driver or the passengers, they can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of traveling through the sea, while also expanding their imaginations even further.
We are little pirates!Hiromichi & Tanizo
This is a lively dance song that’s also used at nursery and kindergarten sports festivals.
It was first introduced on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s It’s Sports Day—Let’s Go Big!” released in March 2011.
The lyrics, about becoming little pirates and setting off on adventures with your friends, are wonderfully bold! Along with the comical and easy-to-learn choreography, dance as if you’re the hero of the story! Move your bodies together as parent and child, and nurture cooperation and a spirit of challenge.
Groovy WakameHiromichi & Tanizo
It’s a very unique dance song that sings about wakame seaweed freely swaying under the sea.
The track is included on the children’s album “Piyo Piyo March ~ Hiromichi & Tanizō: Even 0, 1, and 2-Year-Olds Can Nail It! Sports Day & Recital ~,” released in March 2016.
Wiggle your body and stretch your arms and legs as you and your child become wakame and dance together.
This piece lets you experience the joy of moving your body while singing, making it perfect for sports days and school performances!
Kaikaizokuzoku Pirate SongBonbon Academy × Daisuke Yokoyama
This is a collaborative song by BonBon Academy and Daisuke Yokoyama that makes you want to set off on an adventure as a spirited pirate.
It tells the charming story of a lovable pirate who aims for Treasure Island without giving in to big waves, yet shows a slightly timid side.
The piece is included on Daisuke Yokoyama’s album “Egao ni Dokkyuun!” released in April 2024.
Sing and dance while playing pirate, and your home, daycare, or kindergarten will quickly turn into a ship setting out to find Treasure Island!
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaLyrics: Hisashi Inoue & Morihisa Yamamoto / Music: Seiichiro Uno
It’s an exhilarating song for setting off on an adventure, with lyrics by playwrights Hisashi Inoue and Morihisa Yamamoto and music by composer Seiichirō Uno.
Its buoyant melody carries a powerful message about overcoming any hardship together with your friends.
This track is famously known as the theme song for an NHK puppet show that began airing in April 1964—some of you may have been hooked on it back then! There are many videos available with choreography, so why not use them as a reference and get moving energetically with the kids?