Collection of winter nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs. Includes fun winter hand-play songs too.

Winter Wonderland

Eigo de Asobo – Winter Wonderland

A popular American song that’s often played as a Christmas tune.

In Japan, it’s sometimes written as “Winter Wonderland” as is, but it’s also rendered as “Suteki na Yukigeshi” (Lovely Snow Scenery), among other titles.

This song evokes the exhilarating feeling of gliding swiftly on a sleigh through a pure white snowy landscape.

Of course there are Japanese lyrics, but the English lyrics aren’t very difficult, so it’s worth giving them a try! It perfectly suits the festive Christmas mood, so it’s also recommended for singing at Christmas parties.

Come, spring

Children’s Song Spring, Come! (Mimi-chan Record Children’s Song Collection)

Mii-chan has just started walking, they say.

With snow likely still on the ground, the little girl probably isn’t allowed to go outside yet.

Infant words like jojo, meaning “zōri” (straw sandals), and onmo, referring to the outdoors, vividly evoke the figure and expressions of a child longing for spring.

The swelling peach buds in the garden seem to be telling her, “Spring is right before your eyes.”

Yuki's PresentLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Hajime Kotani

Yuki no Present

When it snows, even familiar scenery can feel fresh, don’t you think? And many people probably get excited wondering, “What kind of games can we play with the snow?” That feeling is captured in Yuki no Present (Snow’s Gift).

This children’s song features lyrics by Michio Mado and music by Hajime Kotani.

Its charm lies in imagery that sparks the imagination and lyrics that focus on the very wonder of snowfall itself.

Listening to it is sure to make you feel even more anticipation and excitement for winter.

New Year's mochi pounding

[Singing Only] New Year Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding) with Lyrics – Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs (Children’s Songs & Hand Play)

This is a hand-clapping game played in pairs.

The unique “pettanko” sound is sure to bring out smiles.

It’s a bit advanced, but once you get hooked, you’ll want to try it over and over! Let’s have fun together with a challenging hand game and get everyone excited! Grown-ups, practice thoroughly beforehand and show off your cool moves in front of the kids!

Wish Upon a Star

When You Wish Upon a Star / Crown Girls' Choir

Originally titled “When You Wish upon a Star,” it was sung by Jiminy Cricket as the theme song of the 1940 Disney film Pinocchio and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In Sweden and Norway, it is a Christmas song about the Star of Bethlehem.

Winter's Daughter, Rikka-RokkaLyrics by Asako Oshima / Music by Eiko Sakurai

Winter's Daughter, Rikka-Rokka

Rikkarokka is quite an exotic-sounding name, but perhaps I’m not the only one who was reminded of the alternate name for snow, “rokka” (six-petaled flower).

Rikkarokka arrives with the first snowfall and then fades away with the coming of spring.

This slightly wistful story, reminiscent of the Russian folktale “The Snow Maiden,” unfolds over a melody that evokes Celtic music, making it a classic winter song.

Let's decorate with holly.

Let's decorate with holly.

It’s a piece with a bright, lighthearted melody that seems to blow away the chill of winter.

Based on a traditional Welsh festive song, it is widely loved as a tune that symbolizes the joy and celebratory atmosphere of Christmas.

The repeated “fa-la-la” phrase enhances the sense of fun and creates a heartwarming mood.

It is sung around the world, especially in English-speaking countries, and in Japan, Isao Matsuzaki’s Japanese translation is included as No.

129 in the Hymnal Second Volume.

It has also influenced pop culture, appearing, for example, in the opening scene of the film The Addams Family.

It’s perfect for singing and enjoying with family and friends during the Christmas season, so be sure to try singing it together.