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[Tanabata Children's Songs] Fun hand-play songs and a nostalgic collection of traditional nursery rhymes and folk songs

July 7 is Tanabata.

Every year, you see large bamboo branches beautifully decorated in various places, don’t you? Have you decided on your wish to write on a tanzaku yet? In this article, we introduce children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes perfect for Tanabata.

We’ve gathered pieces themed around Tanabata, starting with the classic “Tanabata-sama” that everyone knows.

There are also songs you can dance to at nursery and kindergarten recitals, as well as hand-play games to enjoy at Tanabata parties.

Use this as a reference and enjoy a fun time with your child!

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[Tanabata Children's Songs] Fun hand-play songs and a nostalgic collection of traditional nursery rhymes and folk songs
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1eastOne little starToshihiko NiizawaThe key points are the cute melody and lyrics! '…
2north_eastTanabata-samaSpeaking of Tanabata, this is the song, right? The one everyone knows...
3south_eastTwinkle, Twinkle, Little StarHand play with a song everyone knows! “Twinkle, Twinkle Li…
4south_eastWish Upon a StarUsed in Disney's film Pinocchio...
5south_eastThe stars are good friendsMe and you.Have fun with hand games! “The Friendly Stars…”
6eastMilky WayLyrics: Rie Fujimaki / Composition: Kan WakamatsuChanges in dynamics and tempo, and many other aspects...
7eastI want to see you on July 7.To the melody of “Republic-san’s Song”…
8eastEveryone’s WishesKeroponsGet everyone excited at Tanabata gatherings and events! “Everyone…
9eastlittle starLyrics by Masuyo Tsuzuki / Music by Ikuma DanWe will present the long-cherished song “Ohoshisama” (The Little Stars)…
10eastThe Milky Way between the two of usLyrics and Music: gaagaaSThe 202… issue of the monthly magazine for childcare providers, “Monthly Hiroba”
11eastA Drop of StarThe key points are the upbeat rhythm and easy-to-understand lyrics...
12eastTanabata SummerKatsurikiThis features simple choreography and a slow three…
13eastOver the Milky WayLyrics and Music: Naomi AbeThe Tanabata so… with lyrics and music by Naomi Abe
14eastTanabata Tanabata-sanchildren’s songThe children’s song called “Tanabata-san” is just…
15eastTanabata bustleMe and you.The one that explains Tanabata in an easy-to-understand way is…
16eastTanabata RhapsodyLyrics by Shinnosuke Hashimoto / Music by Shinichi Yamamoto“Tanabata Rhapsody” is by an active nursery school teacher...
17eastbamboo leaves and tanzaku (paper strips)children’s songThe children's song “Sasa ni Tanzaku” is at the temple…
18eastThe Night of Tanabatafingerplay songA hand-play song played by two people in pairs while singing, titled “…”
19eastTanabata Hand Play Songfingerplay songHere’s a hand-play song that’s perfect for Tanabata! This one is…
20eastPrincess Orihime and Prince HikoboshiStrawberry ClubSinging, dancing, and playing—bringing you a fun time...
21eastSeasonal constellations♪Singing Sister of CoppelLet me introduce a song inspired by the stars, “Constellations of the Seasons”…
22eastWhat shall we make with rock-paper-scissors? Tanabata versionLet's try arranging a classic hand game! 'Rock…
23eastThe stars are humming with joyLyrics by Sachiko Murata / Music by Koji FujiieA lovely song that you can sing comfortably: “Stars go Runra…”
24eastSong of the ConstellationsTakashi DeguchiLet me introduce the song you can sing to learn: “The Constellation Song”…
25eastI found the first starMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)The Tanabata song that was sung at the old national elementary schools
26eastWorld of StarsHymnThe melody of the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”...
27eastTanabata FestivalPicture Book Songs
Tanabata FestivalPicture Book Songs
It’s the picture-book shōka “Tanabata Festival.” It’s a bit materi…
28eastStar FestivalLyrics by Sachiko Murata / Music by Masaharu KikuchiThe Tanabata children’s song “Hoshi Matsuri,” the sound at elementary schools and the like…
29eastSong of the StarsLyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Takeshi ShibuyaNHK’s children’s program “With Mother” (Okaasan to Issho)…
30eastCandle receivingAn indispensable summer tradition for children during Tanabata in Hokkaido…
31eastThe Weaver Girl (Tanabata Goddess)children’s songThe children's song for Tanabata from Hiroshima Prefecture, “Tanabata no Kamisa…”