[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 Collection (21–30)
Pretty Cure Ondo ~Smile Wink~
Precure Ondo is something that could be used for gymnastics time or as a play activity in kindergartens and nursery schools.
The choreography includes poses that girls will want to imitate, so everyone can sing and dance cheerfully and have fun.
It’s so popular that some kids are especially good at it at summer festivals and Bon dances.
The choreography is a combination of simple moves, so it’s easy for anyone to learn, and with a bit of practice you’ll be able to enjoy dancing it right away.
Doraemon Ondo
Let’s enjoy Bon Odori! Here are some ideas for the Doraemon Ondo.
From kids to adults, try dancing the Doraemon Ondo together with Doraemon, beloved from anime and films.
Doraemon’s signature hand shape is also a key point in the choreography! The video even includes choreography for those who want to participate while seated, so be sure to check it out.
The moves are easy to dance in a yukata, too! Make summer memories with the Doraemon Ondo!
[2026] Bon Odori songs every child knows! A fun roundup of festival songs (31–40)
Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo
The song “Norimaki Perapari Ondo,” which kids love, is a perfect summer tune and comes highly recommended for festival bon dances.
The catchy “perapari perapari” lyrics have a lively tempo that gives the intro a sense that something fun is about to begin.
The dance is simple and easy to learn, so children around age three can enjoy dancing to it as well.
It’s perfect for the summer festival season, too.
Dressing in yukata or jinbei to enjoy the festivities is a great idea.
Be sure to sing it and make it part of your summer memories.
Zunpa Ondo
If you know this song, you might find yourself going “Oh!” at some Bon Odori somewhere.
The songs played during Bon dances vary by region and era, but this one, created in 1973 and still heard at Bon dances across Japan, is “Zunpa Ondo.” Naturally, the word “Zunpa” catches your attention.
If you listen closely, you’ll notice it comes from the rhythmic onomatopoeia “zunpa” in the lyrics.
With lyrics by Niji Yumeji, known for children’s songs, it’s crafted into a unique and catchy ondo.
Santaro Ondo
Santaro Ondo, sung in AU’s Santaro Series commercials.
Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro, performs the song, and following his previous hit Umi no Koe, it was released digitally in 2017.
Set to a classic Bon-odori-style melody, the lyrics sing about the three Taros from the commercials—Momotaro, Urashima Taro, and Kintaro.
Since it was frequently played in the ads, many children may already know it.
With call-and-response parts and an easy-to-sing tune, it’s perfect for singing and dancing along—have fun with it!
Sazae-san
On Sunday evenings, the beloved national anime Sazae-san warms hearts all across Japan.
Its opening theme is sure to be a hit with everyone from kids to the elderly.
There are probably plenty of people who can sing it without looking at the lyrics—it’s that ingrained in our culture.
Rather than dancing strictly to set choreography, it seems more fun to just move your body freely.
By the way, it’s not widely circulated, but there is a song called the “Sazae-san Ondo.”
Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)
When you think of Bon Odori, many people probably imagine distinctly Japanese-sounding music.
However, there’s also a song called “Dschinghis Khan” by a German group of the same name that’s sometimes used for Bon Odori! In Japan, the song became well known through its use in the TV drama Water Boys, a Japanese-language cover by Berryz Kobo, and appearances in various media.
Unlike the more relaxed style of traditional Bon Odori, this upbeat track is best enjoyed by jumping, bouncing, and moving your arms and legs a lot to match the lively vibe.
It’s a perfect song for energetic kids to dance to and have fun.