A song themed around the Japanese vowels (a, i, u, e, o)
A collection of Japanese songs themed around the gojūon (the Japanese syllabary).
It features selections from a variety of genres, from playful, nursery rhyme–like songs perfect for children learning Japanese, to tracks by top J-pop artists and hip-hop.
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A song themed around the Japanese syllabary (a-i-u-e-o) (1–10)
the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)SUPER BUTTER DOG
Included on the 5th album “grooblue,” released in 2001.
The music video, filmed amid huge excitement during a live performance at a kindergarten with the children singing along, is just too much fun.
It makes you feel that the Japanese language is wonderful and that the fifty sounds are infinite.
They sadly disbanded in 2008.
A-I-U-E-O nigiriSugita Akihiro, Tsunoda Ryōko
A song beloved from the NHK educational program “Okaasan to Issho.” The sight of the male and female singers dressed in onigiri costumes makes a big impact.
On Karaoke DAM, it seems there’s an MV where you can sing and dance along.
How about giving it a try with your kids?
Ketsumeishi FactoryKetsumeishi
Included as the sixth track on the fifth album “Ketsumeishi 5,” released in 2007.
It’s a song that both reaffirms that rappers really care about their lyrics, and makes you imagine them in the “Ketsumeishi factory” diligently crafting lyrics using the Japanese syllabary ‘a i u e o’ as raw materials—putting you in a fun mood.
A song themed around the Japanese syllabary (11–20)
Aiueo NightEbisu Masukatto
It was included as the B-side on the 2012 single “Gyaksō Idol.” The lyrics, which combine colorful words with the Japanese syllabary and place names, are interesting.
However, since it’s a slightly sexy song, it might not be suitable for children.
Waon* with IroKokoro ProjectYun*chi
Included as the fifth track on the 1st album “Asterisk*,” released in 2014.
A collaboration with the IroKokoro Project, a community where girls from around the world who are interested in Japanese culture, fashion, and music gather.
A song brimming with the charm of the social media generation, sharing heart-throbbing excitement and thrills worldwide.
Served as the ending theme for NHK World TV’s “J-MELO” from July to September 2013.
IrohaGosuperāzu
Released in 2002, this track is the opener of the 8th album “A Cappella,” composed entirely of a cappella pieces.
The alphabet, the iroha poem, and a cappella—beauty born of simplicity.
The lyric booklet includes explanatory notes for terms that appear in the lyrics, so be sure to check those as well.
YaYaKo – CFurisato
Included as the third track on the 2015 release “Hug Me Hug Me Hug Me.” The playful lyrics are fun, chanting the Japanese syllabary and the alphabet, counting numbers, and checking directions.
The band’s romanized name, “FRESUBT,” is said to be a coined word combining “FREE” and “SUBTLE.”