[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 festival song roundup (101–110)
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.
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jima
The puppet show Hyokkori Hyotan-jima, which aired in the 1960s.
This song of the same title, released as the show’s theme, has been sung by many artists—including Morning Musume—and is a timeless classic widely known across generations.
Let’s dance a Bon Odori to this song that everyone, from children to adults, knows! We recommend adding choreography that sways like an island drifting on the sea or like gently swimming through the waves.
Since the tempo is a bit fast, incorporating bigger movements and traveling steps rather than intricate motions will help you enjoy dancing without getting too caught up in the choreography!
Maru-chan’s Shizuoka Ondo
This song was created as a PR song for Shizuoka City due to the connection that Momoko Sakura, the author of Chibi Maruko-chan, hails from Shizuoka City.
Well-known artists such as Haruomi Hosono and Pierre Taki were also involved.
The lyrics, brimming with love for Shizuoka, are well supported by the city’s residents.
Hurricane Ondo
This is a song from the 2002 Super Sentai series Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger.
While most Super Sentai teams had previously consisted of five members, Hurricaneger’s three-member format became a hot topic for its unusual approach.
Since the heroes are ninja with a traditional Japanese theme, the festive ondo-style music suits it well.
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.
