Children’s songs for Hinamatsuri: A collection of songs everyone can sing together for the Doll Festival
When it comes to events that color Japan’s spring, the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) surely comes to mind.As the peach blossoms begin to bloom, many households—especially those with girls—display hina dolls.And songs are an essential part of Hinamatsuri!Starting with that classic tune we’ve all known since childhood, there are actually many songs themed around Hinamatsuri.In this article, we’ll introduce various children’s songs for Hinamatsuri.Please enjoy singing them to capture the seasonal mood—whether at a Hinamatsuri party in a nursery or kindergarten, or as a recreational activity in a care facility!
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Nursery rhymes for Hinamatsuri. A collection of songs everyone can sing together for Hinamatsuri (31–40)
Floating Doll RitualSakushi: Sano Yuriko / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Urajin
This is a work by composer Urato Watanabe, who wrote pieces for orchestra and wind band, the incidental music for the anime Osomatsu-kun, and numerous school songs.
The title Nagashibina refers to an ancient traditional rite said to be a precursor to Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
Even today, it is observed in various regions as a folk event in which dolls are set afloat on a river to carry away impurities.
While listening to the piece, you might tell children, “In the old days, we would set the hina dolls on little boats and send them downstream,” and try making hina dolls and an imperial couple out of origami.
Here are the Hina dolls.
If you’re a girl, you’ve probably wished at least once to be like the lovely Hina dolls.
This song is about giving those dolls treats like arare crackers, hishi-mochi, and peach blossoms.
If your daughter or a girl you know admires the Hina dolls, try singing this song for her.
She’ll surely be delighted.
Happy HinamatsuriKawamura Junko
This is a song that evokes the arrival of spring.
You can picture scenes of peach blossoms and softly glowing lanterns.
Junko Kawamura’s clear, pure voice beautifully conveys the gentle atmosphere of the Doll Festival.
Since its release in 1936, it has been cherished for many years as a classic.
It’s included on the albums “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs I” and “Junko Kawamura: A Journey Through Children’s Songs II,” so please give it a listen.
Toy Cha-Cha-Cha: Hinamatsuri Version
They’re singing a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) parody version of the well-known song “Omocha no Cha Cha Cha,” familiar to both adults and children.
The lyrics are themed around Hinamatsuri, and even first-time listeners will find it natural and easy to enjoy singing and playing along.
The choreography is very simple, so even small children can have fun together.
Although Hinamatsuri is said to be a festival where girls take center stage, boys can also enjoy dancing, singing, and playing.
It’s a cute song that really brings out the festive mood.
Hina-arare♪Baku-san
Colorful and cute hina-arare are an essential treat for Hinamatsuri, aren’t they? Let’s enjoy the hand-clapping song “Hina-arare♪,” which is all about these festive bites! Throughout the song, you basically keep the rhythm with hand claps.
Then, in time with the lyrics, pretend to eat hina-arare, make a round shape like the little puffs, and put your hands on your cheeks to show how tasty they are.
It’s a quick hand-play song you can enjoy even right before snack time, so give it a try!
