[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 child knows! A fun festival song roundup (81–90)
Hanagasa Ondo
The ‘Hanagasa Ondo’ is sung during the Hanagasa Festival, where people parade through town holding flower hats adorned with red floral decorations.
Centered around the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, it is held in various locations across Japan.
It’s a perfect song for children who look forward to Bon Odori, one of the major events of summer.
With a grand sound reminiscent of enka and kayōkyoku, it’s sure to boost the excitement of any festival.
Use it as background music to liven up the entire event, or have the children dress up in costumes and dance to create lasting memories.
Why not prepare a special stage for these adorable children to shine?
Mickey Ondo (Mickey Bon Dance Song)
A staple of Japanese summers, Bon Odori just isn’t complete without an ondo, right? And here we have the “Mickey Mouse Ondo,” inspired by none other than the American-born star, Mickey Mouse.
Just hearing the title makes you excited to know what kind of song it is.
Then when you listen, it’s a delightful surprise: lyrics that faintly recall the “Mickey Mouse Club March” blend with traditional Japanese sounds.
As expected from Disney, dancing to this tune seems like it would make your Obon feel wonderfully fantastical.
The uniquely Mickey-style choreography is great fun, too.
Edo Festival Hayashi
It is said to have been devised during the era of Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of the Edo shogunate, with its origins at Katori Shrine in Kasai.
There are set pieces performed like a suite—“Yatai,” “Shoden,” “Kamakura,” “Yonchome,” and “Agari Yatai”—and these are collectively called a hitoppayashi, the smallest unit of hayashi (festival music).
Otoppe Ondo
This is the ending theme of the anime Otompe, which features “sounds” from NHK broadcasts as its motif.
It’s sung by the popular enka singer Yoshimi Tendo.
With lyrics full of playful onomatopoeia, even babies who don’t yet understand words are likely to enjoy it.
The song itself has a familiar, simple Bon-odori feel, so even first-time listeners can dance along easily.
You can learn the choreography from the official video we’ve shared, so be sure to make use of it.
Let’s all enjoy plenty of fun summer moments together!
It’s Ham-Ham ONDO, Hamtaro Friends!
This is a song from the anime Hamtaro, which portrays the bustling everyday lives of hamsters.
It was used as the ending theme to coincide with summer broadcasts during the Bon Odori season.
In the summer of 2012, a newly arranged version titled “Hamuhamu ON-DO da, Ham-Chans! 2012” was also aired.
Song of Hakata Dontaku
The famous “Hakata Dontaku Song” has a relaxed, cheerful tone, making it wonderful for children to dance with bright and gentle hearts.
The part where everyone synchronizes the sound of the rice paddles is also excellent, as it helps them learn how to keep time and move as a group.
This song brings out the atmosphere of summer festivals and Bon dances, making it perfect for children to wear yukata and experience the essence of Japanese culture.
[2026] Bon Odori songs every kid knows! A roundup of fun festival tunes (91–100)
Chick Tempo♪
With its bright, cheerful melody and friendly lyrics, “Hiyoko Ondo♪” has long been loved by children.
Paired with a theme depicting the adorable antics of little chicks, it sparks kids’ imaginations.
Since its debut in 2013 on NHK E-TV’s children’s program “Inai Inai Baa!,” it has been known as one of the show’s popular songs and was also included on that year’s best-of album.
Not only is it enjoyable for parents and children to share, it’s also a handy number used in kindergarten and nursery school events.
It helps children develop a sense of rhythm and expressive skills, letting them feel the joy of music as they dance—making it a perfect song for summer festivals as well.