A children's song from a popular fairy tale

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.

Playlist

A children's song from a popular fairy tale
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Come see me, Little Red Riding Hood!Keroponzu・Fukuda Ryūzō・Suzuki Tsubasa		The Little Red Riding Hood lyrics are pop and happy.
2	Urashima Tarorainbow moon		An introduction to a song that stays faithful to the legend of Urashima Taro and depicts the splendor of the Dragon Palace.
3	Daikoku-samaTamura Torazō		The Myth of the White Hare of Inaba and Ōkuninushi
4	The Rolling Rice BallIshigeta Fuyuki		Let's teach children the song 'Omusubi Kororin'.
5	MomotaroOkanoteiichi		In the Momotaro song, the first verse is well-known and the second is intense.
6	Ushiwakamaru		A children’s song that sings of the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune
7	Hanasaka Jiisan (The Old Man Who Made Flowers Bloom)Tamura Torazō		The moral of the fairy tale that honest people are rewarded
8	Issun-bōshi (The One-Inch Boy)Tamura Torazō		The Tale of Issun-bōshi’s Courage and Cleverness
9	KintaroTamura Torazō		Kintaro helped animals and was recognized by a samurai.
10	The Hare and the TortoiseNajo Benjirō		The story of a turtle who wins through effort and perseverance
11	Kachi-Kachi MountainTaki Rentarō		Taki Rentaro’s song depicting a rabbit’s revenge
12	Snow WhitePinkittsudouyou		I love princesses! The song of Snow White
13	Cinderella’s Song		Cinderella: A love story of dreams and magic
14	The Three Little Pigs		Fingerplay song of The Three Little Pigs
15	Sleeping PrincessPinkittsudouyou		The story of a prince’s kiss that saves the princess
16	Tanuki-bayashi of Shojoji (The Raccoon Dogs’ Festival Drumming at Shojoji Temple)Nakayama Shimpei		The Tanuki Bayashi is a song born from legend.
17	The Crane’s Return of FavorHashimoto Yoshiji		The danger of curiosity destroying a person's happiness
18	Princess KaguyaKainuma Minoru		Kaguya-hime is a sad tale of a princess born from a bamboo stalk.
19	The Town Musicians of BremenHayashi Akira		The Town Musicians of Bremen: A tale of animals' adventures
20	A Wise Old Owl		A song that teaches the importance of listening quietly
21	Birds of a Feather		A cheerful nursery rhyme where bird friends gather and sing
22	Cock-A-Doodle-Do		A family song noisy with the crowing of chickens
23	Curly Locks		A gentle Mother Goose dream song
24	Georgie Porgie		Children’s play songs, sense of rhythm, and wordplay
25	Goosey, Goosey, Gander		Mother Goose, rhythmic play song
26	Jack Be Nimble		Traditional jump-the-candle play song
27	Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross		Mother Goose nursery rhyme of a lady riding a horse
28	Let’s go to the park.Sakushi sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		A warm spring song that transcends generations
29	Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira		A heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets