Nursery rhymes perfect for April: A collection of classic spring songs that capture the season

Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata

Early Spring Song (Spring in Name Only) | With Lyrics | Songs and Lyrical Pieces for Adults | Romanized & English Lyrics

A song that beautifully portrays the longing for the arrival of spring.

Amid the cold wind, it expresses the faint breath of spring through delicate words and an elegant melody.

Since its release in 1913, this piece has continued to be loved by many, and it seems well-suited to accompany children as they embark on a new school year.

For those who wish to express through song the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that come with a changing season and a new environment, this is highly recommended.

When everyone sings it together, it’s sure to warm the heart.

Come, springSakushi: Soma Gyofu / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryutaro

♪ Come, Spring – Haru Yo Koi | ♪ Come, spring, come quickly. Little Mii-chan, who has just begun to walk [Japanese song/children’s song]

This is a warmly beloved classic that sings of children eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring.

Somagofu’s richly poetic lyrics and Ryutaro Hirota’s gentle melody blend beautifully, soothing the hearts of listeners.

First published in 1923 in the magazine “Kin no Tori,” the song has been cherished ever since.

It’s even used as the departure jingle at Itoigawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

Around the time of school enrollment and advancement, this lovely piece gives a gentle push to children who feel both excitement and anxiety about new surroundings.

Sing it together, and your hearts are sure to feel as warm as a spring day.

Happy HinamatsuriKawamura Junko

[Song Anime] Happy Hinamatsuri (Sung by: Icchi & Naru)

It’s a gentle, heartwarming song that makes you feel cozy, just like the mild breezes of spring.

Junko Kawamura’s singing seems to tenderly embrace children who feel anxious about a new environment.

The lyrics, which depict scenes from Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), convey the importance of family bonds and tradition.

Since its release in 1936, it has continued to be cherished in households across Japan.

It’s included on the albums “Junko Kawamura: The Path of Children’s Songs I” and “Junko Kawamura: The Path of Children’s Songs II,” so please give them a listen.

Singing it during kindergarten entry or when moving up a grade can ease children’s nerves and help everyone joyfully welcome spring.

Harukaze TelephoneSakushi: Tawara Machi / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako

[With Mother] Spring Breeze Phone | Spring Songs | Songs for March & April | With Lyrics | Ichigo Club

This song, “Harukaze Denwa,” captures the refreshing feel of spring.

Its bright, breezy melody makes it perfect for going outside to see the cherry blossoms or for children to play energetically in the spring wind now that the cold has eased.

Spring flowers and creatures appear in the lyrics, making it friendly and familiar—and a fun way to learn, too!

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The children’s song handed down in Saga Prefecture has horsetail shoots as its theme, heralding the arrival of spring.

The lyrics call out to the sprouts as they peek up from the soil.

There are many ways to enjoy it—swaying together as parent and child or playing with a cloth, for example.

Reflecting the local culture, it is a cherished tradition passed down across generations.

It also seems to encourage interaction with springtime nature and promote rhythm and language development.

Widely enjoyed by various ages in nursery schools and kindergartens, it is a lovely song that expresses hopes for children’s healthy growth.

Green breezesakushi: shimizu katsura / sakkyoku: kusakawa shin

Japanese children's song: Midori no Soyokaze (The Green Breeze)

A children’s song depicting a spring scene, created by the famed duo Katsura Shimizu (lyrics) and Shin Kusakawa (music).

It features tranquil lyrics and a bright melody, and was first broadcast on NHK Radio in January 1948.

It portrays gentle, everyday images such as butterflies, pea blossoms, and a mother bird in a nest box.

Released during the postwar reconstruction period, it has been cherished by many as a symbol of a new era.

Its enduring appeal continues today, having been used in an Asahi Kasei Homes commercial in 2006 and in part for a Taisho Pharmaceutical commercial in 2019.

It’s a perfect song for children embarking on a fresh start with the arrival of spring.

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♪Opened, opened – Hiraita Hiraita | ♪Opened, opened, what flower has opened? [Japanese song / children’s song]

Do you remember holding hands with your friends and playing this game—spreading out and coming together—while singing this song? It’s a short tune with a Japanese minor-key melody, and it brings to mind a wide field filled with white Chinese milk vetch blossoms.

Making flower crowns, searching for four-leaf clovers—Chinese milk vetch is another indispensable flower of spring.