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 syllables a-i-u-e-o (21–30)
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.
K.I.K.EScarf & the SuspenderS
Included as the first track on their debut EP “Invitation,” released in 2017.
It captivates with imagery of words flying freely in all directions, a groovy upright bass, and a jazzy, urban, cool, metropolitan band sound.
A five-piece hip-hop band formed in Tokyo in 2014.
They don’t know they’re deadhashiyan (melost)
Included as the seventh track on the 2015 album “melost (Amatsuki × Hashiyan) / Melody Stock.” It’s a solo song by Hashiyan, with lyrics also by Hashiyan.
Composition and arrangement by m.c.A·T.
Active as a singer on Nico Nico Douga.
The lyrics, which show a strong commitment to word choice, and his rap skills are truly overwhelming.
Midnight ON AIRhitobashira kyōko (aizawa mai)
The theme song of the TV anime “Shiodome Cable TV,” which collaborated with “NEWS ZERO.” It’s a character song sung by Mai Aizawa—the voice actress who plays Kyoko Hitobashira, a part-time high school student working as a newscaster.
True to the newscaster role, the lyrics incorporate vocal warm-up phrases.
Included on the 2011 release “Yuruani? Compilation CD.”
Akaran-kunIse Shozo
The main theme from the children’s song collection “Akalan-kun,” which includes 26 title tracks starting with each letter of the Japanese syllabary.
Released in 2015.
Lyricist Kazuki Matsumoto and Shozo Ise produced the album, and a wide range of artists from veterans to newcomers participated, including Kosetsu Minami, Iruka, Hiromi Ohta, Shinamayu, and Nanami Nagura.
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.
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?