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[Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection

When children turn two, they become interested in many different songs, learn them quickly, and sing lots of them.It’s an age when they can really feel how fun it is to sing.This time, we’ve gathered many recommended songs for two-year-olds.We’ve included seasonal songs and hand-play songs, so please try to find a favorite that your children will love.Once they know a variety of songs, they might start requesting, “I want to sing that one!”Singing time will become much more enjoyable!

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[Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection
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1eastA-I-U-E-O nigirisakushi sakkyoku/shuu saeko
A-I-U-E-O nigirisakushi sakkyoku/shuu saekoplay_arrow
Enjoy nutrition education and music with the Onigiri Song
2eastKera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera
Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakeraplay_arrow
Get along with kids through giggly rock-paper-scissors
3eastPlaying bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Playing bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A fun song for children about riding a large bus
4eastCaro’s eyeballwarabeuta
Caro's eyeballwarabeutaplay_arrow
A fun children’s song with a frog theme
5eaststrollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Totoro’s Stroll, a cheerful children’s song
6eastPanda Rabbit Koalasakushi: takada hiroo / sakkyoku: inui hiroki
Panda Rabbit Koalasakushi: takada hiroo / sakkyoku: inui hirokiplay_arrow
Introduction to songs featuring animals
7eastMr. Ant on an errandsakushi: Sekine Eiichi / sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma
Mr. Ant on an errandsakushi: Sekine Eiichi / sakkyoku: Dan Ikumaplay_arrow
A fun nursery rhyme depicting an ant’s walk and collisions
8eastGluttonous GhostSakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
Gluttonous GhostSakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakakoplay_arrow
Ghost's Late-Night Snack Hunt Quiz Song
9eastFive melon breads at the bakery.Sakushi: Nakagawa Hirotaka / Sakkyoku: Igirisu dōyō
Five melon breads at the bakery.Sakushi: Nakagawa Hirotaka / Sakkyoku: Igirisu dōyōplay_arrow
Enjoy counting with the Melon Pan hand-play song
10eastCute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Cute Animals Hide-and-Seek Song
11eastNumber SongSakushi: Yume Niji Ni / Sakkyoku: Kotani Hajime
Number SongSakushi: Yume Niji Ni / Sakkyoku: Kotani Hajimeplay_arrow
A fun nursery rhyme that compares numbers to familiar things
12eastLet’s clap our handsSakushi: Kobayashi Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Chekosurobakia min’yō
Let's clap our handsSakushi: Kobayashi Jun'ichi / Sakkyoku: Chekosurobakia min'yōplay_arrow
Let's enjoy children's songs full of emotional expression
13eastThe Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko/Shokyoku: Komori Akihiro
The Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko/Shokyoku: Komori Akihiroplay_arrow
A mealtime idea: using a “bento song” to make eating fun
14eastMysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru
Mysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeruplay_arrow
Learn with the mysterious song that makes biscuits multiply
15eastMountain Musicianssakushi: mizuta shisen / sakkyoku: doitsu min’yō
Mountain Musicianssakushi: mizuta shisen / sakkyoku: doitsu min'yōplay_arrow
A picture book about animals enjoying music by playing instruments
16eastThe Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalssakushi sakkyoku/miyahira rie
The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalssakushi sakkyoku/miyahira rieplay_arrow
A fun song featuring the animals of the Chinese zodiac
17eastDonguri KorokoroSakushi: Yanada Tadashi / Sakkyoku: Aoki Sonshi
Donguri KorokoroSakushi: Yanada Tadashi / Sakkyoku: Aoki Sonshiplay_arrow
The Fun Adventures of Acorns and the World of Children
18eastRubber Boots Marchsakushi: nakagawa itsuko / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Rubber Boots Marchsakushi: nakagawa itsuko / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotakaplay_arrow
Let's enjoy walking on rainy days in our rain boots.
19eastPiglet-raccoon dog-fox-catSakushi: Yamamoto Naosumi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naosumi
Piglet-raccoon dog-fox-catSakushi: Yamamoto Naosumi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naosumiplay_arrow
A fun children's song with animal imitations
20eastsnailSakushi/Sakkyoku: Monbushō Shōka
snailSakushi/Sakkyoku: Monbushō Shōkaplay_arrow
Enjoying the rainy season with children through a snail song
21eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
What color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Learn color names with a color song to enjoy with children
22eastClose It, Open ItSakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Jan Jyakku Rusō
Close It, Open ItSakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Jan Jyakku Rusōplay_arrow
Let's enjoy a game of imitation with children
23eastApplause for you!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya, Fukuo Makoto, Akimoto Azuki
Applause for you!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya, Fukuo Makoto, Akimoto Azukiplay_arrow
NHK’s cheer song “A Round of Applause for You!”
24eastHo-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Ho-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A fun song where the root vegetable party can dance
25eastOgre PantsSakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Ruīji Dentsa
Ogre PantsSakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Ruīji Dentsaplay_arrow
Let's enjoy Setsubun with oni pants!
26eastPicnic
Picnicplay_arrow
A rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
27eastSong of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou
Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirouplay_arrow
A love song from the Earth, passed on to the children
28eastOne, two, three
One, two, threeplay_arrow
Jump over creatures with a good tempo and dance!
29eastAll set and ready to go!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
All set and ready to go!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A fun song that supports kids in the morning and at night
30eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakushi: Kimura Toshito / Sakkyoku: Amerika min’yō
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsSakushi: Kimura Toshito / Sakkyoku: Amerika min'yōplay_arrow
Classic songs for toddlers to enjoy while moving their bodies
31eastUnder the big chestnut treesakushi: sakata hiroo/sakkyoku: fushou
Under the big chestnut treesakushi: sakata hiroo/sakkyoku: fushouplay_arrow
A song for children and teachers to express themselves joyfully
32eastFruit TarōHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Fruit TarōHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
Fruits Tarō dances, tears and song mingling
33eastCarrot Engine RocketHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Carrot Engine RocketHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
Fun Song of the Carrot Rocket
34eastWhat is your name?Sakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Indoneshia min’yō
What is your name?Sakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Indoneshia min'yōplay_arrow
A cheerful folk song to ease children's nerves
35eastMushi-Mushi FestivalHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Mushi-Mushi FestivalHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A fun children's song starring insects
36eastThe Song of KonkonshyanSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
The Song of KonkonshyanSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Let's make learning about cold prevention fun with animal masks
37eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
There's no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A song that comforts a child imagining ghosts
38eastSong of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi
Song of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun'ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushiplay_arrow
The song of a little bird gently warms a child's heart.
39eastA Little Bear in the RainSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
A Little Bear in the RainSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A song about rain and a bear cub, popular with children.
40eastYakiimo goo-choki-paSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi
Yakiimo goo-choki-paSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumiplay_arrow
A song for joyfully learning the actions of rock-paper-scissors
41eaststroll
strollplay_arrow
Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
42eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handplay_arrow
Song of the Joy of Being Alive
43eastLet’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla
Let's have fun.Shoko&The Akillaplay_arrow
Cheering on children with the Shinapshu moon song
44eastpeach-colored cheeksSakushi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Shou
peach-colored cheeksSakushi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Shouplay_arrow
A new song from Okaasan to Issho
45eastladybugSakushi: Shimizu Aki / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Tsuyae
ladybugSakushi: Shimizu Aki / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Tsuyaeplay_arrow
A ladybug nursery rhyme, perfect to sing in spring
46eastTeacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A song that brings teachers and friends closer together through music
47eastI Stepped on the CatSakushi / Sakkyoku: Fushou
I Stepped on the CatSakushi / Sakkyoku: Fushouplay_arrow
I Stepped on the Cat: a fun song loved around the world
48eastI’ve grown up—I’m off!
I've grown up—I'm off!play_arrow
A fight song that voices both hopes and anxieties about a new environment
49eastLet’s keep walkingbiriken
Let's keep walkingbirikenplay_arrow
A lively song depicting the joy of children
50eastCat RocketSakushi / Sakkyoku: Oishi Masayoshi
Cat RocketSakushi / Sakkyoku: Oishi Masayoshiplay_arrow
A soothing pop song for parents and children to enjoy together
51eastFriend Ponkurton
Friend Ponkurtonplay_arrow
Shimajiro’s fun songs energize children.
52eastEtiquette Man
Etiquette Manplay_arrow
Manners Learning Song for Children
53eastThe Bento Bus SongSakushi sakkyoku: Shinju Mariko
The Bento Bus SongSakushi sakkyoku: Shinju Marikoplay_arrow
Ingredient Bus, a song loved by children with a fun tune
54eastSpring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirō
Spring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirōplay_arrow
Brighten and energize children's hearts with songs of spring
55eastStory FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets
56eastLet’s take a step into the future
Let's take a step into the futureplay_arrow
Shimajiro’s Song of Friendship and Adventure
57eastLet’s move forward! Clap your hands!
Let's move forward! Clap your hands!play_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
58eastMy favorite things
My favorite thingsplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
59eastSong of CourageOno Atsuko
Song of CourageOno Atsukoplay_arrow
A movie theme song that resonates with a child's heart
60eastPlayful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
61eastMy precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart
62eastRoly-poly pill bugSakushi sakkyoku/Shinzawa Toshihiko
Roly-poly pill bugSakushi sakkyoku/Shinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
A cute hand-play song for little creatures
63eastSong of Feathers
Song of Feathersplay_arrow
Shimajiro’s song of words that start with “ke”
64eastLovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirouplay_arrow
A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
65eastGramps and Grannywarabeuta
Gramps and Grannywarabeutaplay_arrow
Nursery rhymes to enjoy with your baby
66easta cat’s child; a kittenSakushi / Sakkyoku: Deguchi Chikara
a cat’s child; a kittenSakushi / Sakkyoku: Deguchi Chikaraplay_arrow
Gentle cat-themed hand-play songs for parent-child communication
67eastHey, Kaba-kun!sakushi: nakagawa itsuko / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Hey, Kaba-kun!sakushi: nakagawa itsuko / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotakaplay_arrow
The charm of animals for children through hippopotamus songs
68eastThe Puppy Police OfficerSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi
The Puppy Police OfficerSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumiplay_arrow
A gentle song of a kitten and a policeman
69eastVegetable SongYamano Satoko
Vegetable SongYamano Satokoplay_arrow
Music that joyfully sings the names of vegetables
70easttreasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
treasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A Heartwarming Song from “Okaasan to Issho”
71eastChurippu sharippuwarabe uta
Churippu sharippuwarabe utaplay_arrow
Connecting children's hearts through nursery rhymes
72eastWhat is your name?Indoneshia min’yō
What is your name?Indoneshia min'yōplay_arrow
Remember names with a hand play song from an Indonesian folk song
73eastMorning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma
Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaplay_arrow
A bright and cheerful morning song, popular with children
74eastTulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi
TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshiplay_arrow
Spring nursery rhymes heal children's hearts
75eastEhomaki, yum!gaagaaS
Ehomaki, yum!gaagaaSplay_arrow
Let's enjoy learning about Ehomaki with the Setsubun song
76eastnectarineterebi senshi
nectarineterebi senshiplay_arrow
The theme song of Tensai TV-kun expresses children's sensibilities.
77eastMr. ElephantSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma
Mr. ElephantSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikumaplay_arrow
A heartwarming nursery rhyme that sings of the love between parent and child
78eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yuki
What color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yukiplay_arrow
The charm of children’s songs that sing about the world of colors