A lunchbox song to sing with kids. A bento song that makes school lunch more fun.
Kids love bento lunches!
Watching them open the lunchbox lid with sparkling eyes and happily eat with big smiles is just so cute.
Bento lunches are perfect for food education—they boost interest in food and make mealtime more fun for kids!
They can also be a great way to deepen parent–child communication.
So this time, we’ve gathered songs all about the bento lunches kids adore.
There are lots of fun tunes you’ll want to play when making or eating bentos—on field trips, picnics, or everyday!
Sing together as a family and enjoy a wonderful time.
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Bento songs to sing with children: Lunchbox songs that make school lunches more fun (11–20)
Bento sausagesHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Obento Wiener is a fun song that depicts wieners anxiously waiting to see if they’ll be included in a field-trip lunchbox.
It was the January 2024 song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics and music were written by musician Wataru Hirano, who also contributes songs to other NHK children’s programs such as Inai Inai Baa! and Otousan to Issho.
The lyrics portray the wieners nervously waiting to find out whether they’ll be placed in the lunchbox along with other side dishes.
It’s a song that may spark children’s interest in food.
The Bento Bus SongSakushi sakkyoku: Shinju Mariko
This heartwarming song, written and composed by beloved children’s picture book author Mariko Shinju, depicts food items cheerfully boarding a bus.
Its rhythmic, catchy melody and lyrics that roll out ingredient names one after another create a lively atmosphere that makes you want to move your body.
Released in 2017 as part of King Records’ “Suku♪Iku” series, it also saw a new version by Icchi & Naru in 2025.
Widely used for hand-play activities in nurseries and kindergartens and as a tool for food education, this delightful track makes mealtimes more enjoyable—perfect for singing along while cooking in the kitchen or humming during lunchbox prep for a field trip.
bento (boxed lunch)Sakushi: Amano Chou sakushi / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko
A classic children’s song with a gentle singing voice that nurtures table manners and a sense of gratitude.
With a bright, rhythmic melody, it conveys the importance of washing hands before meals and offering greetings with thanks.
Frequently featured in nurseries, kindergartens, and educational programs, it is used as part of food and manners education.
It was included in an album of children’s songs in September 2006 and continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a recommended song not only for children who look forward to mealtime, but also for anyone who wants to cherish gratitude for food.
The Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Akihiro
This is a fingerplay song, beloved by children, that cheerfully introduces the contents of a lunchbox.
Miyako Kayama’s warm lyrics perfectly match Akihiro Komori’s bright, friendly melody, resulting in an uplifting tune.
It’s fun to sing while doing the hand motions, and the lively storytelling is part of its charm.
Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in August 1978, the song was featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” and the Nippon TV network’s “Ohayō! Kodomo Show,” gaining widespread popularity.
It’s a delightful song that makes moments centered on food—like packing lunches or getting ready for a field trip—even more enjoyable.
Vegetable SongYamano Satoko
Welcome to the wonderful world of vegetables! This song, hugely popular with children, is full of clever ways to help them learn the names of vegetables in a fun, rhythmic way.
With sounds that express the names and characteristics of veggies like tomatoes and cabbage, just listening will fill you with excitement.
Accompanied by Satoko Yamano’s bright and gentle voice, the vegetables make their appearances one after another.
This piece is included in many children’s music albums.
It’s also recommended for nutrition education time or for singing together with kids who aren’t fond of vegetables.
If you sing while moving your body, it becomes even more fun!
In conclusion
How did you like the “Bento Song”? Beyond just singing and having fun, some of you may have even said, “I want to make one!” or “I want a bento like this!” The Bento Song nurtures children’s interest in and curiosity about food.
If you’re worried that your child eats little or is picky, try singing it together.