[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 for beanbag toss at sports day (31–40)
paprikaFoorin
Foorin, who won the 61st Japan Record Awards as the youngest recipients in history, delivered Paprika, a song that can truly be called a nationwide mega-hit.
The music video for Paprika has surpassed 100 million views, and Foorin also performed at NHK’s year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The choreography, created to be easy for children to imitate, became a huge hit as well.
I imagine there are many kids who can dance it without any practice.
With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-remember moves, it’s perfect for schools with tight rehearsal schedules.
You could use the chorus for a dance segment and make the A and B verses a beanbag-toss time.
NIPPONShiina Ringo
“NIPPON” is a song Ringo Sheena wrote at NHK’s request as the theme music for NHK’s soccer broadcasts in 2014.
The track has faced some criticism, but it’s a popular song that nearly everyone has heard.
Its driving, fast-paced sound feels great, and since it was created as a fight song, it seems like it could give you strength when something’s on the line.
If you want a rush of excitement when it’s time to battle, why not use this track as your BGM?
Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
Famous as the theme song of the drama “Marumo no Okite,” this tune is something I think everyone—from elementary schoolers to grandparents—has heard at least once.
If you use it for a beanbag toss song, its cute melody will turn the sports day into a heartwarming mood with its background music!
SmileMori Nana
Just by listening, this song naturally brings a smile to your face—it carries such a positive energy.
It’s perfect for a school sports day, teaching us the importance of staying optimistic no matter the situation.
Released in July 2020, it was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Oronamin C commercial.
With Nana Mori’s clear, airy vocals and a catchy melody, it’s a track that uplifts anyone who hears it.
Play it as background music for a sports day or a dancing tamaire game, and it’s sure to make everyone there smile.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
Put on this track and it instantly becomes a stylish tamaire (ball-toss) time! It’s a signature work by YOASOBI, the popular music duo also known for hits like “Gunjou” and “Kaibutsu,” released in 2019.
The song is based on the short story “The Temptation of Thanatos.” The rolling piano sound combined with vocalist ikura’s soaring voice creates a one-of-a-kind world.
While its chic vibe tends to grab the spotlight, it’s actually quite fast-paced, making it perfect for a sports day event.
Dancing Tamaire: Fun Songs for Beanbag Toss at Sports Day (41–50)
Mickey Mouse March
If you want to make tamaire extra fun, this is a sure bet: a globally beloved song.
It hardly needs an introduction—the theme song of the hugely popular character Mickey Mouse, adored by everyone from small children to adults, originally used as a TV show’s opening theme.
Just a moment of the intro is enough to know exactly what it is.
Countless artists have covered it, and there are innumerable arrangement versions, so be sure to look for a style that matches your own image.
Jamboree Mickey!Marco Marinangeli
It’s a bright, energetic song that feels like the Disney world itself turned into music.
Released in December 2022, this track is the theme for “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” performed at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Produced by Marco Marinangeli, the song serves as the centerpiece of the dance program, designed so participants can dance together with Mickey Mouse and friends.
It’s truly a perfect fit for a dancing tamaire (ball-toss) game, too.
Just be careful not to forget about the ball-toss while everyone’s having so much fun dancing!