[Dancing Tamaire] A fun song for the beanbag-toss game, perfect for sports day
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.
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[Dancing Tamaire] Fun songs (1–10) for tamaire recommended for sports day
Baby SharkPinkfong
This hit song, with its irresistibly catchy melody that captivates kids, became a huge success.
Featuring simple lyrics and a catchy rhythm, it’s the perfect track for tamaire, and one that parents and children can sing and dance to together.
Released in July 2017, the song racked up explosive view counts on YouTube.
It later expanded into TV anime and stage shows, becoming a major talking point worldwide.
Its simple choreography and repetitive lyrics are also said to have a positive impact on language development in young children.
It’s great not only during the tamaire competition itself, but also for warm-ups and exercise time.
TimingBurakku Bisukettsu
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.
Happinessarashi
Crank up the most upbeat pop number for a lively tamaire (beanbag toss) time! This hit by the national idol group Arashi was released in 2007 as their 20th single.
It also became a hit as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” Its forward-looking lyrics—urging you to run toward the future—give you a boost of energy.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you’re feeling down.
On sports day, if the weather’s clear, this track is absolutely perfect.
[Dancing Tamaire] Fun Songs for a Ball-Toss Game Recommended for Sports Day (11–20)
Vegetable SistersAKB48
A poppy, fun song that sings about the power of energy and healthy veggies.
No fewer than 25 kinds of vegetables make an appearance, with lyrics that highlight each one’s unique traits—very memorable.
The way the vegetables team up and give it their all also conveys the importance of teamwork.
Released in August 2010 as a coupling track to AKB48’s 17th single “Heavy Rotation,” this song also drew attention for the members’ performances in costumes styled as vegetables.
It’s a perfect fit as BGM for sports days and athletic meets, too.
DoraemonHoshino Gen
“Dancing Tamaire” is also known as “Checcori Tamaire,” but for some reason it gets everyone hyped even when it’s not set to the song ‘Che Checcori.’ Maybe it’s the on-and-off switching between the dancing parts and the beanbag-tossing parts that feels out of the ordinary and makes it fun.
Gen Hoshino’s ‘Doraemon’ is a famous song everyone knows, so it’s sure to boost motivation.
It’s a relaxed song that suddenly turns uptempo in the chorus—just use that chorus as the tamaire time and you’re good! And instead of using the dance from the music video, it’s great to choreograph your own dance, too!
School HeavenFingā 5
Set to a light, upbeat melody, this song captures the thrill of youth and rekindles listeners’ bittersweet memories of their school days.
Released in March 1974, it is known as one of Finger 5’s signature works and catapulted the band to stardom.
The lyrics, themed around school romance, deftly portray admiration for a classmate and the pure emotions unique to adolescence.
Its bright, positive vibe also makes it a perfect fit for a school sports day ball-toss event—sure to lift participants’ spirits.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Familiar from TV and the NHK New Year’s Eve music show, this song captures the feelings of a heartbroken man with an upbeat melody.
Its message—filled with lingering attachment to an ex, regret, and the wish to be together again—has resonated with many.
Released in October 2009, the track has spawned yearly “buzzword” versions that reflect the spirit of the times.
In fiscal 2013, it won the JASRAC Gold Award, a remarkable feat for an indie release.
It was also used in a House Foods “Mega Shaki” commercial, gaining popularity across a wide audience.
Perfect for amping up sports festivals and dance events, it’s a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike can enjoy dancing to.