I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

Because I was able to meet youSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

Because I Was Able to Meet You (Okaasan to Issho) - Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

Sung by Osamu Sakata, this song wraps children’s hearts in a warm, heartfelt melody and gentle words.

It celebrates the joy of meeting someone special, and singing it brings a smile to your face.

Since it aired on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2008, it has been loved by many children.

With bright, energetic vocals, Yuzo Imai and Shoko Haida perform the song.

When sung at graduation ceremonies or recitals, it brings everyone’s hearts together and is sure to become a wonderful memory!

Goodbye, our preschoolShinzawa Toshihiko

Goodbye, Our Kindergarten (2011)

Often sung at nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies, this song is filled with the warm feelings of watching children grow.

The lyrics were written by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and the music was composed by Hideo Shimazutsu.

The lyrics are packed with memories from life at the school, and listening to the song warms the heart.

Released in July 1996, it has become a beloved staple of graduation songs.

In addition to graduation ceremonies, singing it during everyday childcare activities may create lasting memories for the children.

It’s also nice to sing while thinking together about the meaning of the lyrics.

Hello, my friends.NEW!Ponkitki no uta

Hello My Friends | Song from Ponkikki | Friends' Song • With Lyrics

Hello, My Friends gently teaches us about connecting with friends and sharing warmth from the heart.

It was released to the world as the B-side to the single More!, which came out in May 1990.

As the ending theme of Fuji TV’s children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki, it was beloved for two years starting in April 1990.

The vocals were performed by Ms.

Kano Shibata.

Set to a soft, pleasant melody, it expresses the joy of hearts connecting between people.

It’s a warm, charming song that’s perfect for bringing everyone together to sing in a senior kindergarten class performance.

Song of LifeNEW!Miyabi

Song of Life (with lyrics) 🎶 Graduation Song 2026 Edition — With gratitude for being born ✨

“Inochi no Uta,” with lyrics written by Mariya Takeuchi under the pen name “Miyabi,” is a song released in February 2009 as a single by ManaKana, where it appeared as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series “Dandan.” A self-cover version sung by Takeuchi herself was later released in January 2012 and was also used that same year as the theme song for the NHK drama “Pioneers.” Its lyrics, which quietly reflect on human encounters, mutual support, and gratitude for being alive, are filled with a heartwarming message.

With its gentle melody and beautiful resonance of words, it is a perfect choral piece for milestone occasions such as senior kindergarten recitals and farewell ceremonies, where children can sing together with shared feeling.

Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)NEW!V6

V6 / Let's Dance in WA (YouTube Ver.)

V6’s song “WA ni Natte Odorō” is a single released in July 1997.

It was also aired on NHK’s program Minna no Uta and has long been a beloved classic by many people.

Its warm message about everyone joining hands in a circle, along with its friendly, naturally toe-tapping melody, is truly appealing.

How about having your five-year-olds sing it at their recital? The easy-to-remember chorus is perfect for children to sing out together with energy.

Add handclaps with friends or simple choreography, and if everyone sings in a circle, the whole venue is sure to feel united.

For creating wonderful memories of kindergarten life, be sure to have everyone sing it joyfully together.

LET’S GO! Something good will happen.NEW!Sakushi/sakkyoku: Jacques Morali

LET’S GO! Something good will happen.

This is a song that became popular as an insert track on the children’s program “Ponkikkies” and was released as a single in August 1995.

It is widely known as a Japanese-language cover of “Go West,” a song by the Village People composed by Jacques Morali and others.

With a bright melody that encourages looking ahead and moving forward, it carries a warm message about walking together with friends, smiling side by side.

The tune is easy for everyone to sing in unison, making it perfect for older kindergarteners to unite their voices.

Featuring a lively, marching-like rhythm, it’s ideal not only for recital choruses but also for everyday recreational sing-along activities.

Why not include it to help create wonderful memories and strengthen bonds with friends?

The Magic of Do-Re-MiNEW!icchī・naru

♪Do-Re-Mi Magic <with gestures> It’s the magic signal, Do-Re-Mi—come on, wake up now~♪ [Children’s song / Kids’ club / Music recital]

Like a magical cue, the solfège notes dovetail perfectly with the lyrics and melody—this song is brimming with the joy of music.

Originally broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1991, it was covered by Itchy & Naru and released in October 2025 as part of the album “Bonbon Academy: A Spooky and Sweet Halloween Party.” Brimming with positivity and an epic sense of scale—as if awakening sleeping dreams and leaping into the future—this piece is perfect for performances by older kindergarteners.

It’s recommended because children can sing and move together, syncing their hearts with friends and expressing themselves with beaming smiles.

Let’s cast a wonderful spell with bright, cheerful singing!