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[Dancing Tamaire] A fun song for the beanbag-toss game, perfect for sports day

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The background music is what really amps up the classic sports day event, tamaire (ball toss)!Recently, “Dancing Tamaire” has become popular, making music even more important.So here, we’ll introduce fun songs that are perfect for tamaire.From timeless standards to hype J-pop tracks, we’ve gathered lots of songs that kids and adults can dance to.They’re great for other events besides tamaire, too!Use these songs for your sports day to create a fun atmosphere.It’s also a great idea to come up with choreography together with the kids.

[Dancing Tamaire] Fun Songs for Ball-Toss Games Recommended for Sports Day (71–80)

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Delicately depicting the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth, this work by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE weaves a profound message into its gentle melody.

It reflects not only the radiant memories of student days but also the struggles of confronting real-world obstacles, embodying the strength of an uplifting anthem.

Selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, the song achieved remarkable success, winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

It’s recommended both as a track that energizes venues with its dynamic guitar-rock sound at school sports days and athletic festivals, and as a motivational song for taking a new step forward.

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U.S.ADA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

U.S.ADA PUMP

This song was originally a single by the Italian singer Joe Yellow, and when DA PUMP covered it in 2018, it became hugely popular even among elementary school children.

As the name suggests, “Dancing Tamaire” includes dancing as part of the competition, making it a particularly recommended dance song.

If you do tamaire while dancing, everyone’s motivation and excitement will likely rise a lot.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'The World Is Smiling at You' Short Ver.

The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster, a group formed from members gathered through the “Strongest Singing Girl Auditions,” is also popular among elementary school students.

Their hit song “The World Is Smiling at You,” with its clear vocals and bright melody, seems like a perfect fit for a sunny school sports day, doesn’t it? It feels like it would make the beanbag toss even more fun, and it’s a song that lifts the spirits of those watching, too.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

We introduced a wide variety of songs, from classic music for the ball-toss game to recommended tracks for the trending “dancing ball toss.” We also selected popular J-pop songs, and using these buzzworthy tracks as background music is highly recommended! We hope this article helps liven up your school’s sports day.