A song themed around the Japanese vowels (a, i, u, e, o)
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A song themed around the Japanese syllables a-i-u-e-o (21–30)
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?
B GardenTeam B（AKB48）
It’s included as the third track on Type B of the 2014 single “Labrador Retriever.” The lyrics are styled like an acrostic using the Japanese syllabary and include every member’s name along with brief self-introductions, making it a song that really gets the crowd going with calls at concerts.
The lyrics were, of course, written by the producer, Yasushi Akimoto.
Oh! Vegetable SambaMAHO dō
An insert song from “Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi.” The lyrics are fun, featuring vegetable names woven in alphabetical order (a-i-u-e-o order).
It’s sung by five performers: Doremi Harukaze (CV: Chiemi Chiba), Hazuki Fujiwara (CV: Tomoko Akiya), Aiko Senoo (CV: Yuki Matsuoka), Onpu Segawa (CV: Rumi Shishido), and Momoko Asuka (CV: Nagomi Miyahara).