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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 (21–30)

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” is a song whose warm vocals and love-filled lyrics resonate deeply.

Released in 2014 as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” it has become beloved by many.

Lyrics like “I want to be by your side” and “your straightforward kindness, like a sunflower” convey deep affection for someone special.

It’s also perfect as background music when celebrating a one-year-old’s birthday.

Set to a gentle melody, it can help convey a parent or guardian’s feelings from the past year.

Use it for a birthday party or in a video, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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Time ParadoxVaundy

Time Paradox

Time ParadoxVaundy

A heartwarming track filled with kindness and trust, featuring an enchanting melody and lyrics.

It perfectly conveys the heartfelt joy of celebrating a child’s first birthday and showcases Vaundy’s musicality to the fullest.

Released in February 2024 and written as the theme song for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Earth Symphony,” it is also used as the ending theme for the “Doraemon” TV anime.

You and your child can enjoy it at a first-birthday party or as background music for a commemorative photo slideshow.

Paired with photos and videos brimming with a parent’s love, it helps create a wonderful, memorable day.

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The Sunlit PathKobukuro

Kobukuro – Sunlit Path

The Sunlit PathKobukuro

Kobukuro’s songs, filled with gentleness and warmth, are perfect for celebrating a child’s first birthday.

Characterized by arrangements that convey a sense of beat within a relaxed tempo, the beautiful harmonies of flute and clarinet resonate with the heart.

Released in June 2014, this piece was written as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Black President.” Its lyrics convey the happiness found in everyday life and the importance of human connections, mirroring the feelings of guardians watching over their child’s growth and helping create a heartwarming first birthday celebration.

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Birthday Songayaka

Ayaka / “Birthday Song”

Birthday Songayaka

Ayaka’s 2015 release “Birthday Song” is included on the album “Rainbow Road.” Written and composed during her pregnancy, it’s a wonderful track in which she wants to tell her child, “Thank you for being born.” Turning one is both a great joy and a miracle.

It’s the perfect song to accompany a commemorative day as you look back on your child’s growth so far and wish for all the growth to come.

Be sure to check out the warm, home-video-style music video as well.

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miracleUru

[Official] Uru “Kiseki” YouTube ver. Theme song for TBS Friday drama “Kounodori”

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This is the theme song of the drama “Kounodori,” set in an obstetrics and gynecology department—a moving ballad overflowing with love for one’s child.

If you have children, there’s a good chance you watched “Kounodori” during pregnancy or after giving birth.

Watching this drama reminds us that pregnancy and childbirth are joyous and happy, but not only that—there are tough realities, too.

Precisely because of that, you can feel what a miracle it is to hold your child in your arms and celebrate their first birthday.

For that very special birthday, please consider giving this song to your child as a gift.

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Happy,Happy Birthday To YouDisney

Disney – Happy, Happy Birthday To You

Happy,Happy Birthday To YouDisney

Here’s a perfect song to celebrate a birthday with the kids! It’s a track from Disney’s 1983 album “Mickey Mouse Splashdance” that helps create wonderful birthday memories.

With a bright, fun melody and a dreamlike message featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, it’s sure to delight.

Special versions were made to celebrate Donald Duck’s 50th birthday in 1984 and Mickey Mouse’s 60th birthday in 1988, and the song was also used in shows at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

For your child’s special first birthday, sing and dance together with family and friends to make joyful memories!

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Because you were thereCrystal Kay

Crystal Kay “Because You Were There” – Special Movie (Nohana version) ~A Message of Thanks from Mother to Child~

Because you were thereCrystal Kay

Crystal Kay’s 2015 release “Kimi ga Ita Kara” is a song that expresses deep feelings for a loved one, and it was also the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Wild Heroes.” The message—because you were there, I can be strong—stirs the heart.

When a child turns one, it’s also the anniversary of a year of being parents for mom and dad.

This is a song we’d like to dedicate not only to celebrating the growth of a one-year-old, but also to the moms and dads who have been watching over their child’s growth.

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