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

It will be sunny tomorrow.

It will be sunny tomorrow.

Written and composed by Osamu Sakata, it was the monthly song for March 1999 on “Okaasan to Issho,” sung by Ayumi Shigemori and Kentaro Hayami.

It remained popular for many years and is often sung in nursery schools and kindergartens, but the lyrics also make it a great cheering song for adults to sing.

In a flash!

In the Blink of an Eye! ~Found You~

Lyrics and music by Tortoise Matsumoto.

It was the ending theme for NHK Educational TV’s “Miitsuketa!”, so those with small children may know it.

Although it’s a song for a children’s program, it’s also enjoyable for adults to sing—proof of Tortoise Matsumoto’s skill as a songwriter.

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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.

Good Morning Song

Good Morning Song [Song Sung in Kindergarten] with Children's Vocals (Lyric Video)

This is a song often sung in nurseries and kindergartens as a morning greeting.

Its bright melody, which fills children with the excitement of “What shall I play at school today?”, is especially memorable.

It’s easy for little ones to learn, so it would be wonderful to sing it cheerfully in the morning and start a fun-filled day.

Oh, the ranch is green.

Oh, the pasture is green — oh, the pasture is green; over the sea of grass the wind blows~ (with gestures)

Let’s move our bodies to the rhythm! Here are some ideas for “Oh, the Meadow is Green.” These ideas are perfect for summer, when the weather is nice and the air is crisp.

They’re especially recommended if you’re thinking, “What song should we sing this month?” or “I’m looking for something with a good rhythm!” The song “Oh, the Meadow is Green” is the Japanese version of the folk song “Ach, synku, synku”/“Ach, krásná louka” (often known in English as “Ah, Lovely Meadow”), which has been sung for a long time in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

By adding some choreography, you can enjoy engaging with the music even more.

Zebra Swirl

[NHK E-TV] Zebra Guruguru / With Mother (covered by UtaSta) Japanese Children’s Song, Nursery Rhymes

The rhythmic and fun “Zebra Swirl” also features lyrics that are easy for children to remember.

Let’s sing along to the cute, rhythmic words.

The repeated phrases may match the zebra’s stripes and the song’s background, capturing children’s attention.

Try singing to the rhythm while feeling the melody’s lively yet somehow nostalgic vibe.

You might broaden the fun by first asking, “What around us looks like stripes?” and then singing the song.

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Your Smile [With Mother] {Akagon Dance}

Bright and uplifting, “Kimi no Egao” is a feel-good song that won’t be defeated even by a rainy day.

Try singing it with the children, making eye contact and smiling.

Adding gestures and movements can make it even more fun to sing.

Pay attention to the lyrics, too—they’ll fill you with energy that won’t lose to the summer heat.

It’s perfect for singing under the glittering summer sun.

Sing this heart-boosting song and share the importance of smiles with the children.

Let’s all sing it together with lots of energy!

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