Sky nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs
I’ve gathered children’s songs related to the sky—like stars, the moon, sunsets, fireworks, and the weather.
I think many of these are songs you heard when you were little.
They’re classics that have been sung for generations, so they give you a sense of the good old days.
Please listen and enjoy a bit of nostalgia.
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Sky Nursery Rhymes, Folk Songs, and Children's Songs (21–30)
Come, fireflyJapanese children's folk songs
Fireflies flitting about the dark night sky, glowing with beautiful light, are cherished in Japan as a symbol of early summer.
In Japan, the Genji-botaru and Heike-botaru species are especially famous.
Seeing fireflies makes you want to sing the nursery rhyme that goes, “Hoo-hoo, fireflies, come.”
Tanuki Bayashi of Shojoji TempleJapanese children's folk songs
“Sho, sho, shojōji” is a very rhythmic and cheerful children’s song.
Just imagining many tanuki dancing under the moonlight brings a smile to your face.
It’s adorable and absolutely perfect for children.
Harvest MoonYasuko Ukishima
This famous children’s song, which begins with the opening line “Jūgoya otsukisan gokigen-san,” was released in 1920.
With lyrics by Ujō Noguchi and a melody that evokes a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, it has become a classic passed down across generations.
MoonRentaro Taki
There are many children’s songs with the moon as their theme, but among them, “Tsuki” composed by Rentarō Taki is perhaps especially famous.
Although Taki is known as a composer, he actually wrote the lyrics for this “Tsuki” as well.
Picture the moon floating in the autumn sky and give it a listen.
Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner's Song)Masao Suzuki
The song Tankō-bushi has long been cherished as a folk song handed down in Fukuoka Prefecture.
As the birthplace of Tankō-bushi, the city of Tagawa in Fukuoka has a commemorative monument.
It originated from songs sung by female workers at the Mitsui Tagawa coal mine, which were later recorded and spread throughout Japan.
fireworksKanichi Shimousa
Fireworks, a hallmark of Japanese summer that beautifully color the night sky.
This children’s song celebrates the long-loved tradition of summer fireworks in Japan with lively melodies and beautiful lyrics.
It’s a delightful song that makes Japan’s summer scenery even more enjoyable.
Winter ConstellationMiwako Matsumoto
The original song dates back to the 19th century.
William Hays, a famous American composer, released “Mollie Darling.” Later, Keizo Horiuchi, the third son of the founder of Asada Ame Co.
, Ltd.
, provided the Japanese lyrics.