[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 roundup of fun festival tunes (91–100)
Ophroski’s Chappong Bushi
The charming lyrics are the highlight! Here are some ideas for “Ofurosuki no Chappombushi.” It’s a humorous song performed by Ofuroski, a character from the TV show “Miitsuketa!” “Ofurosuki no Chappombushi” has a rhythm and tempo that are perfect for Bon Odori.
The lyrics focus on bath time while weaving in seasonal elements, so it’s likely to become a memorable song for children even after dancing at summer festival Bon Odori.
Be sure to give it a try!
Otemoyan
Even if many people know the word “Otemoyan,” I imagine quite a few don’t actually know what it refers to.
“Otemo” is a woman’s name, and “-yan” is an honorific equivalent to “-san” or “-chan.” It’s a regional folk song known for its lyrics in the Kumamoto dialect, and it’s said to have become famous across Japan thanks to a record sung by Akasaka Koume around 1935.
It’s a classic tune you can hear at Bon Odori festivals all over Japan.
Kitaro Ondo
The GeGeGe no Kitaro series is renowned nationwide.
It’s a work known across a truly wide range of generations, regardless of age or gender.
The series’ festival dance song is “Kitaro Ondo.” It’s sung by Keiko Toda, the voice actor who played Kitaro in the third series that began airing in 1985.
Toda also voices Anpanman, so many small children might recognize her voice and think, “Oh!” It’s a slightly spooky yet fun song that brings the world of GeGeGe no Kitaro to life.
Vegetable Ondo
Everyone, when you think of summer, you think of Bon Odori! Among Bon Odori songs that kids can enjoy, this bright and cheerful tune is a top recommendation.
Its charm is that you can move your body and dance while rhythmically singing the names of vegetables.
Through the lyrics, children can also learn about vegetables that appear—like cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers—their characteristics, how they’re grown, and tasty ways to eat them.
The easy-to-remember chorus, “Ya-ssa, ya-ssa, yassa~i~,” is sure to be a hit with kids! Widely loved at nursery and kindergarten sports days and recitals, this song can spark children’s interest in vegetables.
Be sure to include it in your summer memories by dancing together as a family and having fun.
Sea Festival Ondo
A lively gathering of energetic sea creatures! Umi no Omatsuri Ondo, a bon dance song beloved by children, livens up the ocean festival with cheerful dancing.
Characters like octopuses, squids, sharks, and dolphins appear one after another, and seeing them dance together is sure to bring a smile to your face.
With lyrics and a melody brimming with love for the sea by Yukina Sugimura and Midori Sugimura, the song is cleverly designed so children can naturally learn the choreography.
At summer festivals or bon dance events, be sure to dance along with everyone! You’re sure to make wonderful memories.
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.
Hattori-kun Ondo
From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.
Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.
Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.
The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!