[2026] Bon Odori songs every child knows! A roundup of fun festival tunes
Bon Odori, a quintessential summer tradition! Festival stalls sell games and delicious food, making it hugely popular with kids.
Here, we’ll introduce a variety of wonderful Bon Odori songs—from tunes children already know to unique arrangements of J-pop and Western music.
Lots of new songs are appearing, too.
Don’t worry if you’re not sure about the dance steps—what matters is having fun.
Kids and adults alike, be sure to join in Bon Odori and make some great memories!
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[2026] Bon Odori songs every kid knows! A fun collection of festival tunes (71–80)
Teased KoiwaKitano Momoka
Momoka Kitano’s song “Ijirarete Koiwa” brings the atmosphere of Showa-era kayōkyoku into the Reiwa era, expressing the nostalgia and warmth of Koiwa, a downtown Tokyo neighborhood.
It portrays a woman who returns to her hometown of Koiwa after a divorce, and sings of her taking a step toward a new life through reunions with old acquaintances and new encounters.
Released on April 28, 2023, the music video was filmed on location in Koiwa, overflowing with local pride.
This work lets you feel both nostalgia and a forward-looking spirit at the same time, truly embodying the charm of the town of Koiwa.
What’s more, this local song is actually used as music for Bon Odori.
If you’re going to join a festival in Koiwa, be sure to learn it!
Arale-chan Ondo
This is a bon odori song that reflects the brightness of the anime Dr.
Slump Arale-chan.
Its tempo perfectly matches the energetic characters, and the playful sound creates a fun atmosphere.
With lots of choreography you’ll want to imitate and catchy call-and-response shouts, it makes kids eager to jump in and dance.
The structure further heightens the festive excitement, letting you fully enjoy the lively mood.
It’s easy for children unfamiliar with the original work to enjoy, and it’s a song that naturally brings smiles as you dance.
It delivers a joyful festival experience that blends the anime’s world with music.
Tokyo Ondo
It was originally a song called “Marunouchi Ondo,” used for a Bon Odori held in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, in 1932.
It’s also well known as a cheer song for the professional baseball team, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
It was recorded in 1933, became a huge hit, and spread throughout the country.
Yakuza Young Men’s Festival Song
This is an insert song from the 1956 Toho film “Romance Musume,” starring Hibari Misora, Eri Chiemi, and Izumi Yukimura.
It features an upbeat style that evokes the energy of the era and lyrics that recall the spirit of Edo natives, making it a perfect fit for mikoshi and happi coats.
Donpan-bushi
This piece, Donpan-bushi, is quintessential Bon Odori music.
It has been a beloved staple of Japan’s Bon dance repertoire since around 1935.
There are many Bon Odori songs across Japan, but Donpan-bushi originated in Akita Prefecture.
True to the Tohoku region’s rich folk tradition, it lets you enjoy the distinctive flavor of Japanese minyo (folk song).
As the title suggests, its charm lies in onomatopoeia you can feel intuitively: “don” evokes the sound of the drum, and “pan” the sound of rhythmic handclaps.
Happyppi with the Ojamajo Ondo!!
Ojamajo Doremi has been airing as an anime since 1999 and has been popular with children across a wide range of ages.
The song “Ojamajo Ondo de Happippi!!” was used as the ending theme for the fourth series, Ojamajo Doremi Dokka~n!.
The lyrics include character names and magic spells, so children who know the anime will find it familiar.
Even if they don’t know the show, the playful chants, call-and-response lines, and lyrics that capture the story’s comical feel are sure to draw their interest.
The choreography that the characters actually dance in the ending is easy for kids to follow, so encourage them to give it a try.
Gōshū Ondo
It’s a Bon Odori song that’s famous mainly in the Kansai region, especially around Shiga Prefecture.
It originally began as a chant sung by practitioners to spread Buddhist teachings, and over time it became beloved among the general public.
Because it’s an old song, it’s said to have had a major influence on later-ondo styles that emerged afterward.