[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 (41–50)
chantAdo
Set to an exotic beat, this song showcases Ado’s powerful vocals ringing out.
Released digitally in September 2023 as part of a collaboration with USJ’s Halloween event, it became a major sensation, topping the Billboard JAPAN Streaming Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of living true to yourself, deliver a message that resonates with children.
Its driving, fast-paced sound is perfect for energizing a beanbag toss competition.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun song to dance to at a school sports day.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
Shin Takarajima by Sakanaction was produced as the theme song for the film Bakuman.
In 2019, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Golden Manabi Week.
Since sports days are attended by people of all ages, popular J-pop that everyone has heard at least once provides a sense of comfort.
The song also has a dance music side to it, so it seems perfect for a dancing tamaire (ball-toss) event!
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Peace Sign by Kenshi Yonezu—popular even among elementary school students and used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia—has a great tempo and is sure to make the beanbag toss go smoothly.
In addition to classic standards, incorporating songs like this could make the sports day feel more focused and easier to get excited about.
Make you happyNiziU
NiziU is a unit that’s hugely popular among teenagers.
Their audition project was broadcast on TV and drew a lot of attention.
Their first song features the “jump rope dance” choreography, which is super cute—many people can probably dance it already without practicing.
If you could perform this at a school sports day, it would be a big hit.
Of course, it’s fine to simplify the choreography so everyone can dance it.
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.
I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE
This song by IZ*ONE, a joint South Korea–Japan global girl group released in 2019, hasn’t yet become a staple for tamaire (ball-toss) games, but its upbeat tempo and rhythmic beat curiously suit the activity very well.
For today’s younger kids, it might be an underrated gem that, rather than rushing them, actually helps them stay calm while playing.
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!