Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs to enjoy every day

Bamboo Shoot ExercisesMori no Ki Jidō Gasshōdan

♪Takenoko Exercises – Daba-daba, daba-daba, dadda, papapapa, papapapa, run run~♪ (with choreography)

Do you all know the “Takenoko Exercise”? Its lyrics are mostly onomatopoeia and quite mysterious, but it’s a classic and fairly well-known tune as an exercise song.

The dance, which expresses bamboo shoots growing, overlaps with the image of children who are about to grow, giving it a positive feel.

I think it also fits well with sports day events.

There are several versions of the choreography, so please choose the one that’s easiest to dance!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

Sansan Exercise (TV size ver.) [Official Ending Theme]

[Full Song] Sansan Taiso | Anpanman [Preschoolers, Nursery, Kindergarten, Ages 0, 1, 2, 3+] Tried Dancing

This cheerfully upbeat piece, hugely popular with children, is a gymnastics song released in August 1995.

Its charm lies in the cute choreography inspired by sunshine and a catchy, rhythmic melody that makes you want to hum along.

In the Anpanman world sung by Dreaming, children can join in naturally with smiles.

It’s perfect for livening up a school sports day, as kids can happily dance along with Anpanman and his friends.

The song is also included on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’21” and is beloved by many children as the ending theme of the TV anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” With a setting that feels like taking a walk with Anpanman and his friends, dancing to it together at a sports day will make for wonderful memories.

POKÉDANCEnanahira

[Official] “POKÉDANCE” Dance Practice by ENHYPEN — featuring partner Pokémon from past generations dancing

This song is a fun, danceable track bursting with the charm of Pokémon and their friends.

Its bright, bouncy rhythm and catchy melody are memorable—you’ll find yourself humming along before you know it.

The video pairs Nanahira’s cute vocals perfectly with the Pokémon’s dance, and just watching it is enough to lift your spirits.

Released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, it quickly became a hot topic.

A collaborative dance video with the K-pop group ENHYPEN has also been released, drawing attention from a wide audience.

It would be a great addition to school sports day routines—kids are sure to love it!

TimingBurakku Bisukettsu

Black Biscuits - Timing

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Kindergarten Sports Day — Middle Class Parent-Child Dance “Timing”

We’d like to introduce a song that’s perfect for a bright and energetic atmosphere at children’s sports days! It’s a single by Black Biscuits, released in April 1998, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and became a huge hit with about 1.48 million copies sold.

Its pop, uplifting melody and lively beat have an irresistible rhythm that naturally gets kids moving.

It’s a well-known favorite among J-pop fans and continues to be loved across generations, even being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2023.

The lyrics, which sing about important moments in everyday life, make it perfect for practice time leading up to the dance segment of a sports day.

The fun choreography that kids can energetically dance to with friends is sure to become a popular program for preschoolers’ sports festivals.

Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou

[Dance for Sports Day that toddlers can do too] On the Shining Kingdom’s Clouds 🌈 [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Recital]

With its bright, bouncy melody and captivating vocals, this song instantly captures children’s hearts.

Set in a mysterious world above the clouds, it’s packed with dreams and excitement, making any sports day dance program even more delightful.

It’s the theme song for the film “Shimajiro and the Prince of the Twinkling Kingdom,” released in March 2022, and it’s brimming with Shimajiro’s charming worldview.

The easy-to-learn choreography and upbeat, positive message resonate with children and energize the event.

The simple dance moves are designed so everyone can join in together.

It’s an exceptionally wonderful track that adds extra sparkle to the atmosphere of sports day.

Pointy Gymnastics No. 5Nitchimo

Pointy Exercise ~ 5

Perfect for a school sports day, this lively track is a workout song that kids can dance to with tons of energy.

With lyrics themed around “being pointy” (standing out), it expresses a positive, energetic attitude, and kids will likely sing along as they dance.

Released in 1990, the song was used on the children’s TV show Hirake! Ponkikki and became a favorite among many kids.

It’s included on the album Hirake! Ponkikki Super Best 3, so you can enjoy it alongside other fun songs.

It’s great for warm-up exercises at sports events or any time you want everyone to have fun dancing together.

With Nicchimo’s vocals and a rhythmic beat, it’s sure to bring smiles to children’s faces!

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.

A powerful anthem that gives you a push in those youthful moments.

Released by Sambomaster in February 2010, this song carries a warm message that boosts self-affirmation and the spirit to take on challenges.

Centered on themes of “not giving up,” “moving forward,” and “possibility,” it offers a gentle embrace for everyone’s anxieties and doubts while giving the courage to take a new step.

It has been featured in a Nissan commercial and as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, resonating with many hearts.

It’s a classic that students training for sports festivals, as well as anyone standing at a crossroads in life, should hear.