[Children’s Songs] Let’s Sing of Spring! A Fun Collection of Nursery Rhymes, Folk Songs, and Children’s Songs

springLyrics by Tomi Yoshida / Music by Takeshi Inoue

Haru ♪ Warm, balmy spring has arrived Lyrics by Tomi Yoshida · Music by Takeshi Inoue Spring (Haru)

This is a children’s song that tells those of you still feeling wintry, “Spring is already here!” The gently flowing melody is like a fresh, soft spring breeze.

Just like that melody, a tender wind, peach blossoms swelling and about to bloom, and the sun bringing warm rays all let you know that spring has arrived.

Step outside into the warmth and sing while feeling the growing flowers and the air that has taken over from winter!

FlowerLyrics by UEO Takeshima / Music by Rentarō Taki

[Rentaro Taki] Flowers

The spring classic “Hana” was composed by Rentaro Taki.

Its rhythmic melody conveys the buoyant feeling of spring! The lyrics depict the colorful, splendid scenes typical of the season.

Simply listening to the song while taking in the lyrics brings vivid springtime images to mind.

Because the Sumida River appears in the lyrics, Tokyo’s Sumida City has adopted the song as a beloved community anthem.

There is also a monument inscribed with the lyrics in Sumida Park along the Sumida River.

Take a cheerful stroll along a springtime path and sing along!

Song of a little birdLyrics by Junichi Yoda / Music by Yasushi Akutagawa

[♪ Song Anime] Little Bird’s Song (Vocals: Icchi & Naru)

A truly heartwarming children’s song, “Kotori no Uta,” features adorable lyrics that use the chirping of a baby bird calling its parent.

Since it’s about little birds, it’s a lovely song to sing to your child.

It’s an easy-to-understand, charming piece even for very young children.

Imagining springtime, with hatchlings being born, growing strong, and chirping piyopiyo, makes you really look forward to spring!

Tea PickingMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)

Tea Picking – Crown Girls' Choir

With its familiar and pleasant melody, “Chatsumi” (The Tea Picking Song) is a children’s song that naturally makes you want to hum along.

Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, you’ll surely recognize it once you hear the tune! Although it’s a famous song, some people may not be sure of the lyrics when they try to sing it.

The song is written with beautifully refined Japanese language and sound, making it highly poetic, so this is a great chance to take a look at the lyrics and savor them!

Japanese bush warblerLyrics by: Ryūha Hayashi / Music by: Takeshi Inoue

Uguisu (Japanese bush warbler) - Children's Song ♪ Spring Song ♪ With Dance Moves ♪

This children’s song weaves the beautiful chirping of the bush warbler, which heralds the arrival of spring, into a gentle melody and story.

Created by Yanagiha Hayashi and Takeshi Inoue, it tenderly portrays the bird perched on a plum branch announcing spring, as well as its descent from snow-laden mountains to the village, in a way that resonates with children.

Its calm triple meter and phrases that imitate the warbler’s call are distinctive, offering a cheerful, singable melody line that evokes the warmth of spring.

Beloved in schools and homes alike, it has also been covered by artists such as Saori Yuki and Shoko Yasuda.

It’s a perfect song to enjoy singing with children during spring, a season rich with opportunities to connect with nature.

The Hill Where Mandarin Orange Blossoms BloomLyrics by Shogo Kato / Music by Minoru Kainuma

Nono-chan (Murakata Nonoka) 'The Hill Where the Mandarin Orange Blossoms Bloom' MV

This beautiful children’s song, born in August 1946 shortly after the war, vividly depicts fresh scenes of nature and a poignant longing for a mother.

Hastily created the day before its NHK radio broadcast, the piece gently sings of a child’s pure feelings and warm love for their mother through the view from a seaside hill.

The depiction of a ship fading in the distance conveys a sense of unreachable loneliness, stirring a deeply moving emotion.

In 2003 it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Shin: Ten Made Todoke,” and in 1991 it was also featured in a Recruit commercial.

Embraced by warm light, this soothing song will continue to comfort and stay close to many hearts.

Happy HinamatsuriLyrics: Saburo Yamano (Hachiro Sato) / Music: Naonori Kawamura (Koyo Kawamura)

Happy Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) ~ Satoko Yamano & Morinoki Children's Chorus

Speaking of early-spring events, Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) comes to mind—so this beloved children’s song is a must! “Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” with lyrics by poet Hachiro Sato and music by composer Naonori Kawamura, was released in 1936 and has been cherished ever since.

When you hear “Hinamatsuri,” this song pops into your head first, doesn’t it? That’s how deeply it’s rooted in the hearts of the Japanese people.

Many artists have covered it, so you might enjoy searching for a version that suits your taste.