[Hinamatsuri Songs] A roundup of classic Girls’ Day tunes and unexpected Hinamatsuri tracks
March 3 is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival, when we pray for girls’ healthy growth.
Because it coincides with the season when peach blossoms bloom in the old lunar calendar, it is also called the “Peach Festival.” Speaking of Hinamatsuri songs, the children’s song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is famous.
Many people might not be able to think of any others, but in fact, there are more songs that celebrate Hinamatsuri.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of Hinamatsuri songs.
If “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is the only one you know, take this opportunity to give the others a listen.
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[Hinamatsuri Songs] A roundup of classic tunes for the Peach Festival and unexpected Hinamatsuri tracks (21–30)
Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)Furui do
While most songs for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) are children’s nursery rhymes, this one has a bluesy vibe.
Furuido was a folk duo made up of Yoshitaro Kanazaki and Reiichi Nakaido, and it’s a perfect pick when you want an unexpectedly jaunty guitar tune for Hinamatsuri.
It’s a feel-good song that fits us modern people, tied down by all sorts of things throughout the year and always rushing about.
Memo Togire NagirlKAN
This is a track notable for its upbeat electropop groove.
Included on KAN’s album “23-sai,” it was released in November 2020.
The title, with its distinctive wordplay, and the lyrics, full of humor, convey both the heartache of unrequited love and the songwriter’s playful touch in expressing it lightly.
Produced with an awareness of Yasutaka Nakata–style sounds, the piece showcases KAN’s musical adventurousness.
Be sure to give it a listen around Hinamatsuri!
Hina doll(s)
The children’s song “Hinasama,” often sung in the Hida region.
In this area, there is an event called “Gandōchi,” where children go from house to house singing this song, are shown the Hina dolls, and receive sweets.
The lyrics express a wish to be shown the Hina dolls—no matter what state they’re in, just please let us see them! The Hina dolls differ in expression from house to house.
Following the Hida custom, it might be nice to sing this song and go see the Hina dolls at your friends’ homes.
Hina Party!JMC
JMC, also known as Jumicchi, an EDM unit that unfortunately went on hiatus in 2016, was formed in Fukuoka in 2009 by trackmaker Jumpei and vocalist Micchiy.
Their senior at the agency, Kreva, came up with the unit’s name, and it’s also interesting that they originally belonged to a modeling and talent agency.
JMC’s music features high-energy EDM sounds, yet with comical lyrics that make many of their songs enjoyable for children as well.
The track highlighted here, “Miso Soup Mama, Rice Papa,” was released on CD in 2016 as the B-side to “Hina Party!” It’s a Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day) song inspired by “Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” the most famous Girls’ Day song.
Enjoy this unique twist on a Hina Matsuri tune with your kids!
Bon-bori ～The Tale of Hazy Moon～Gyarantīku Kazue
Since 2002, Galantique Kazue has been active as a solo singer, and in 2012 she made her major-label debut as a member of the group Hoshikuzu Scat, which she formed in 2005 with Mitsu Mangrove and Galantique Kazue.
While expressing love and respect for Japan’s kayōkyoku (popular song) culture, Galantique Kazue updates her style to suit the times.
In 2021, she released Bon-bori ~The Tale of Hazy Moon~ as the second entry in her “Seasonal Festivals Series,” a song themed around Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day).
The lyrics and music were provided by manmancers, the project of Kenichi Shirane—drummer of GREAT3 and an accomplished music producer—while Tomohiko Gondo of META FIVE participated as a co-arranger.
The result is a danceable, Reiwa-era take on kayō, brought to life by a luxurious lineup—utterly captivating!