From classics to fan favorites! A catalog of music and BGM to liven up your sports day
Many people struggle with choosing songs for sports day, don’t they?
Here, we introduce perfect tracks for each scene—from classic staples ideal for sports day to upbeat J-pop and Western hits that get everyone excited!
Well-known songs can hype up the crowd, but using the same ones every year can get old…
We’ve curated a selection of tracks to solve that problem.
You’ll find refreshing tunes that make you want to start running and motivational anthems that give you courage.
Use this article as a guide to make your sports day even more fun and exciting!
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Parachute (1–10)
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This piece features a bright melody overflowing with smiles and hope, paired with powerful harmonies that leave a strong impression.
It celebrates the beauty of moving forward while cherishing your true self.
The beautiful choral work woven by the six voices of Little Glee Monster resonates deeply.
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was selected as the Coca-Cola summer campaign song and the theme song for the 100th National High School Baseball Championship.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart wavers, when you feel uncertain, or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
In a parachute (paraballoon) performance, the song’s refreshing quality and dynamism will make children’s smiles and movements shine even brighter.
AdventureYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song “Adventure” is a happy tune packed with the joy of exploration! Released in February 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu” campaign.
The lyrics evoke the thrill of breaking out of everyday life and diving into the unknown, making you feel excited just by listening.
With youth as its motif, it’s perfect for sparking a sense of adventure and fun! It’s great as background music for outings and will make parachute-play time even more lively.
Smileyuzu
A song by YUZU, the folk duo that many people first picture when they hear “artists who started as street musicians.” It’s included on their fourth mini-album, YUZU SMILE, which is themed around “smile.” The acoustic guitar riding a lively shuffle beat and their exquisite harmonies feel so pleasant, don’t they? The choral sections in the song can be sung along by children during performances, creating an even greater sense of unity.
It’s a refreshing number brimming with energy, perfect for a colorful parachute routine.
Power of the Paradisearashi
A five-member idol group that ended its activities in 2026 and whose members are now active in various fields, Arashi’s 50th single.
Chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s coverage of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics, the track’s exhilarating arrangement and powerful melody make it a perfect fit for the sporting festival.
With a grand yet catchy tone, it’s sure to elevate any parachute-ball performance.
A song by a beloved national group that will liven up school sports days, it’s BGM everyone can enjoy—from children to adults.
Under the SeaNEW!Ritoru Māmeido
It’s a cheerful number crafted by composer Alan Menken and others as a song from Disney’s animated film The Little Mermaid.
The lyrics convey the joy of the underwater world, and the bouncy rhythm incorporating calypso naturally brings smiles to listeners’ faces.
Featured on the classic album The Little Mermaid: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released in October 1989, this piece won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Its vibrant chorus pairs well with a parachute routine where everyone synchronizes their movements.
We recommend it for children who want to dance energetically to a festive, parade-like sound that evokes a celebration under the sea.
Cheer of StarlightNEW!GReeeeN
This is a song by GReeeeN, released in 2020 as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Yell.” With their faceless performance style and the unique background of being dentists, they sing about the feelings of thinking of a loved one far away.
Rather than the bright light of day, their warm words of encouragement seem to arrive quietly from the night sky, gently comforting the listener’s heart.
The tender, enveloping melody line and the warmth of multiple voices layered together feel like a perfect match for a parachute performance where everyone moves in sync.
The way the emotions gradually build throughout the song should make the dynamic highlight at the end of the performance even more moving.
ParadiseNEW!NiziU
A single released in March 2023, this NiziU track was chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.
Its expansive melody that warmly envelops you and vocals filled with tenderness are major draws.
The open, airy sound that evokes the vastness of the sky seems perfectly suited to a parachute performance swelling under a blue sky.
Depicting hope as we move forward with cherished friends, the song will make children shine even brighter as background music for team events that require everyone to breathe in sync.
Also included on the album COCONUT, it’s a gentle yet exhilarating pop tune.