A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes—songs that make you feel happy when you sing them.

Jaku-jaku Amanojaku

Jakujaku Amanojaku (Piano with Vocals) from “Okaasan to Issho”

Written by Mitsuhiko Fujiki with music by Kumoyuki (Akiko Fukuoka and Yuichi Ohata), this was the “Song of the Month” on Okaasan to Issho in April 2014.

From the very beginning, its captivating melody and lyrics draw you in, making it a song you won’t forget after hearing it once.

Even a child who says contrary, cheeky things might start to seem adorable if you sing this song.

Being human is nice

Gagaga DX “It’s Great to Be Human”

It’s a song with lyrics by Akari Yamaguchi and music by Asei Kobayashi.

In 1984, it became the ending theme for the TV program Manga Nihon Mukashi-banashi (MBS).

It was also used in a Nissan Serena commercial, so many people may recognize it even if they don’t know the anime.

Found you!

Tortoise Matsumoto “Miitsuketa”

Written and composed by Tortoise Matsumoto, this song was used on the NHK program “Miitsuketa!” But regardless of that, it’s a great song for adults to listen to and sing as well.

Both the melody and the lyrics grab your heart the first time you hear it.

Ofurosuki Counting Song

Ofurosuki Counting Song

This song was written and composed by Kensaku Kobayashi and is an insert song from the children’s program “Miitsuketa!”.

Have you ever seen Ofurosuki wearing coveralls? It’s a counting song sung by a quirky, funny, and charming character.

How about singing it together with your child?

Where is this mushroom?

I tried singing “Dokonoko no Kinoko”

With lyrics by Morichiyoko and music by Zahatorte, this song was performed on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” The lyrics are mysterious—like wordplay, a tongue twister, or perhaps some kind of spell.

To sing it at a brisk tempo, it might be best to loosen up your mouth muscles first!

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Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

This song was also used as the theme for a morning TV drama, and many children naturally learn it if their parents watch the show every day.

It’s very simple and easy to remember, so it’s one of the songs popular with kids.

The lyrics and melody are bright and pop, so singing it puts you in a fun mood.

The Bento Bus

Obento Bus | Hand-play Song Video

Imagine a lunchbox as a bus, and all sorts of foods come along saying, “Let me on! Let me on!” Let’s sing together with a hand-play game as we pack the lunchbox full of ingredients.

Try expressing this everyday moment joyfully through dance!