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

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!

Tomatotto…? Chili pepper — a vegetable shiritori

Hanakappa End Theme

This song is the ending theme for the NHK TV anime Hanakappa, with lyrics and music by Shinji Kakijima.

The lyrics use a vegetable shiritori word chain, packed with humor, and the upbeat tempo makes it really fun.

The whole song lets you enjoy interacting with vegetables!

The “ho” of “hot and toasty”

Song “Hokka Hokka no Ho” … 0- and 1-year-olds (Momo Class)

It’s a song for the season when you wear gloves, so it’s recommended from autumn through winter.

The lyrics are simple, and the dance only uses hand movements, so even small children can learn it quickly.

It’s also perfect for indoor play during the winter.

Circle, triangle, square

Circle, triangle, square

With easy-to-understand lyrics and a song that gives off a spacey vibe, it’s fun to sing at a brisk tempo.

The catchy lyrics are so memorable that once you learn them, you won’t easily forget them.

If you play this video when your baby is energetic, it seems likely to make them even more lively.

Knock, knock, knock, knock, Grandpa with the beard

[Hand Play] Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan ♪ (Maatan)

It’s a hand-play song that’s often sung at kindergartens and daycare centers.

Because it can be expressed using only the hands, even children aged 1 to 3 can easily enjoy it.

It’s loved by children across generations and is sung at events like play recitals and performances.

Let’s have fun.Sakushi / Sakkyoku: Shinapu

[Songs That Make Babies Happy] Let’s Have Fun (sung by Shoko & The Akilla) [Video to Calm and Delight Babies]

This song, from a popular segment of a baby-focused TV show, features a bright, rhythmic melody that leaves a lasting impression.

Carried by the vocals of Shoko & The Akilla, it unfolds a warm and gentle world.

Its fun melodic lines make even babies want to sway along.

Broadcast as the “Tsuki Uta” (monthly song) for January 2025 on TV Tokyo’s educational program “Sina Pshu,” it has earned strong support from many parents and children.

It’s perfect for cuddle time with your baby or music time.

Why not enjoy a fun moment singing and dancing together with your little one?

Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

Japanese Children’s Song – Doyo – Omocha no Cha Cha Cha – Omocha no Cha Cha Cha

Many people sang “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” when they were little, right? In fact, among children’s songs, this one is actually on the more difficult side in terms of rhythm and pitch.

But once you’re an adult, that level of complexity can actually make it easier to sing.

It’s a song where everyone—kids and adults alike—can get excited together, adding hand claps during the “cha-cha-cha” parts.

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