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[1st Birthday] Perfect songs for kids’ celebrations—great for birthday parties and videos

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

A first birthday is a truly special moment!

To celebrate the joy of your child’s growth, why not brighten the birthday with lovely music and a heartfelt movie?

Fun songs and gentle melodies will make those smiles and memories even more wonderful.

Dance and sing together with friends and family, and enjoy a delightful time.

Be sure to celebrate with beautiful music and photos that reflect your baby’s first year of life.

May the birthday be the best day ever, filled with music and memories!

1st birthday celebration song (11–20)

To Protect You: A Mother’s Songhaji→

Haji→ – “To Protect You. ~Mother’s Song~” MV

To Protect You: A Mother's Songhaji→

This song by Haji→ is a heartwarming ballad that portrays a mother’s deep love and the joy of raising a child.

The gentle vocals and moving lyrics beautifully depict a mother protecting and nurturing her child.

Included on the album “Super Hajibam the FINAL.

~Farewell, Heisei~,” released in December 2018, it’s also compelling in that it was created based on true stories from fans.

It will surely become a wonderful memory as background music for making a video filled with your feelings for a child turning one year old, or for special family moments.

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birthdayKumaki Anri

birthday

birthdayKumaki Anri

Anri Kumaki is a singer-songwriter from Nagano Prefecture who released “Tanjoubi” (Birthday) in 2008.

The song has been used as the theme for the “Mebae” segment on Yomiuri TV’s Kansai Joho Net ten!.

Listening to this song while looking back at photos up to a child’s first birthday always brings me to tears.

It’s a highly recommended birthday song.

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Shape of LoveMISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

Shape of LoveMISIA

Here’s a love-filled melody to celebrate a precious first birthday.

Sung by MISIA, whose gentle and warm voice, together with the beautiful, resonant tones of the piano, conveys deep affection for someone special.

The feelings that parents and family hold for their child permeate the heart along with the vocals.

Released in August 2018, this song also drew attention as the theme for a television drama.

Created in collaboration with GReeeeN, it’s a track that radiates warmth and the bonds of family.

As you look back on the memories from your child’s first year, try expressing your love for your little one with this song.

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Song of JoyDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Song of Joy (from URAWAN 2016 Live Ver.)

Song of JoyDREAMS COME TRUE

This song is filled with warm love and hope, celebrating the birth of a new life.

The baby’s sun-bright eyes and radiant smile are expressed through a melody and vocals that resonate in the heart.

Included on DREAMS COME TRUE’s album “SING OR DIE,” released in November 1997, it was also used as the theme song for Nagoya TV’s information program “Up♪” and in commercials.

This piece is recommended for families celebrating their child’s first birthday.

As a memorable song compiling photos and videos of a year of growth, it will beautifully color that special milestone.

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Birthday songAAA

Birthday song

Birthday songAAA

AAA’s song is a warm track filled with blessings and gratitude for children.

It gently sings of the joy of their birth and the happiness of being together.

Included on the single “777 ~We can sing a song!~,” released in July 2012, this piece comes from the period when every member was given a solo part.

It’s perfect for celebrating a child’s first birthday or the birthday of someone special.

Why not listen to it with family and friends and share your celebratory feelings?

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Family SongHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Family Song (Official Video)

Family SongHoshino Gen

Let me introduce a wonderful song that expresses the diversity of family over a gentle melody! Gen Hoshino’s heartwarming soul music embraces a broad sense of family love that isn’t bound by blood ties.

It begins with a calm morning scene and impressively sings about cherishing the simple happiness of everyday life.

Since its release in August 2017, it has been widely loved as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” This song, which lets you feel the bonds of a precious family in moments like celebrating a child’s birthday, will surely deliver a message that resonates with the heart.

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1st Birthday Celebration Song (21–30)

Your Little Song

Your Little Song

Your Little Song

“Chiisana Kimi no Uta” is the commercial song for Benesse Corporation’s “Kodomo Challenge baby.” It’s also included on the “Kodomo Challenge baby” sing-along CD, so many mothers are likely already familiar with it.

As you’ll understand when you read the lyrics, it’s a tearjerker that powerfully conveys deep gratitude to a precious baby—feelings like “thank you for being born.” It’s a wonderful song that makes you think, let’s keep being happy together from here on, too.

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