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

Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata

Soshunfu (Haru wa na nomi no) | With Lyrics | Shoka (School Song) | One Hundred Selections of Japanese Songs | 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

[Children’s Song] Harukaze Telephone

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.