[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 (41–50)
Shimajiro Ondo
This is the bon-odori dance song for Shimajiro, the main character of the children’s educational magazine “Kodomo Challenge.” As you’d expect from a song for early childhood education, both the lyrics and the choreography are very easy to understand and dance to.
It’s made so that families and friends can enjoy dancing together at bon dances and summer festivals, making it a very reassuring song.
If you wear a headband and dance with lots of energy, it will be even more exciting.
[2026] Bon Odori songs every child knows! A fun festival song collection (51–60)
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!
Ondo Dango Three Brothers
Bon Odori version! Here’s an idea for “Ondo Dango 3 Kyodai.” It’s an arranged version of “Dango 3 Kyodai,” which has been loved by children since its 1999 release.
Keeping the same catchy lyrics and rhythm that stick in your head after just one listen, this version incorporates call-and-response shouts and taiko drums to create a Bon Odori arrangement! With its irresistibly singable, fun atmosphere, children will naturally join the circle and enjoy dancing.
It could also be fun to design choreography inspired by dango.
Gujo-bushi Kawasaki
The Gujo Odori Bon dance in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
It is one of Japan’s three major Bon dances and one of the three great folk songs.
Dancers perform to the musical accompaniment known as Gujo-bushi, a folk song.
The dancers wear a tenugui cloth over their heads, white yukata, and red sashes.
The footage shows “Kawasaki,” but there are ten other pieces: “Harukoma,” “Sanbyaku,” “Yatchiku,” “Kocho Kawasaki,” “Gengen Barabara,” “Neko no Ko,” “Sawagi,” “Jinku,” and “Matsusaka.”
Mushroom Ondo
The commercial jingle “Kinoko no Uta,” which became a craze at the time for its cute song and characters.
This bon odori version, arranged from that tune, was created out of a wish for children to enjoy a lively, energetic summer in Nagano City, where Hokuto Co., Ltd.
is headquartered.
Arale-chan Ondo
Arale-chan Ondo, which was used as the summer-only ending theme for the anime Dr.
Slump: Arale-chan, is a perfect track for anyone looking for a festival song that will get kids excited.
If you dance with a smile to the beat of the taiko drums, everyone is sure to have fun.
It’s great not only for dancing scenes but also as background music to liven up games and recreational activities! Aside from Arale-chan’s signature “Kiin!” move, it could be fun to let the kids dance freely.
Even just singing the chorus together creates a strong sense of unity.
Mount Bandai of Aizu
Its roots lie in the Aizu folk song “Genyo-bushi” as the original tune, and Mount Bandai is an active volcano rising north of Lake Inawashiro.
There are various theories about the “Ohara Shosuke” who appears in the festival chant lyrics: candidates for the model include a merchant who made a fortune in lumber during the Edo period, an activist of the same name in the late Edo era, and Kugōrō, a master lacquerware artisan from Aizu known as a heavy drinker.