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A children's song from a popular fairy tale

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

There are many different fairy tales around the world.

In Japan, stories like Momotaro, The Rolling Rice Ball, and The Tortoise and the Hare are famous—many children today probably know them too, don’t you think?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs based on popular fairy tales!

Momotaro is well known as a song, of course, but did you know there are many other songs based on fairy tales as well?

If you’re thinking, “I don’t know them” or “I’ve never heard them,” this is the perfect chance to give them a listen.

Kids will be delighted to find out they can sing their favorite fairy tales!

They’re all wonderful songs that make the stories easy to understand.

Popular children's fairy tale songs (21–30)

Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

Mr. Story Finger (🎵 This finger is Papa~) by Himawari 🌻 with Lyrics [Children’s Song | One of Japan’s 100 Selected Songs]

Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

This is a heartwarming children’s song that you can enjoy while doing hand play.

By imagining your fingers as cute family members, it unfolds like a conversation between characters, so it’s great fun to sing while moving your fingers together with your child! Created by Yoshiko Kayama and Akira Yuyama, the piece was first introduced in February 1962 on the NHK radio program “Toddler Time,” and has been included on many classic recordings, such as the album “Children’s Songs by Age (2) Ages 1–2.” Its simple lyrics and melody are charming and perfect for parent-child bonding.

Widely loved as a staple hand-play song that’s hugely popular in kindergartens and nursery schools, it has also been featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” The bright, cheerful melody makes it easy to sing and is sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.

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In conclusion

We introduced songs from Japanese and world fairy tales.

You can enjoy each song even more if you know the original stories, but they’re all easy to understand even if you don’t! Some include hand motions and dances, so be sure to have fun with everyone.

Popular children’s songs are also perfect for performances at daycare and kindergarten events!