Japanese ondō: a seasonal tradition everyone can enjoy.

Chibi Maruko OndoManaKana

ManaKana “Chibi Maruko Ondo” (1998)

It was also used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, and it follows a cute ondo style.

It doesn’t feel too much like a traditional ondo, and the soothing lyrics make it enjoyable.

ManaKana’s nostalgic singing is also a must-hear.

Shin-chan Ondo ~Come Dance with Me~yūko & nohara shinnosuke

Shin-chan Ondo

As everyone knows, the lyrics are all about hyping up Shinnosuke Nohara.

Shin-chan’s goofy interjections really bring out his personality.

The track is intricately crafted, blending a disco vibe reminiscent of Juliana’s Tokyo with elements of traditional ondo.

Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo

Haruo Minami “Tokyo Olympic Ondo” [from ~The Trajectory of Vocal Art: The Complete Works of Haruo Minami~]

It is the theme song of the Tokyo Olympics held in 1964.

The lyrics were written by Takashi Miyata, the music was composed by Masao Koga, and the singer was Haruo Minami.

It was also an official song established by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), and many other versions were recorded by various singers, including Yukio Hashi, Michiya Mihashi, Kyu Sakamoto, and a duet by Saburo Kitajima and Midori Hatakeyama.

Kawachi Ondo ~ The Ten Slayings of KawachiKiyoyama Fukutarō

First-generation Kyoyama Koedewaka Rōkyoku (Live Footage) Kawachi Ten Jūnin-giri - Otoko-bana

The lyrics are somewhat unusual, but they are sung by Kiyoyama Koediwaka, who is famous as a rokyoku performer.

He is both the biological son and disciple of the first Kiyoyama Koediwaka, and he made his stage debut in 1971 under the name Kiyoyama Fukutaro.

He later succeeded to the name of the second Koediwaka in 2004.

Panpaka Pants OndoYoshitate Annosuke

This is an original bon dance song performed by the characters from the animated LINE sticker series “Panpaka Pants.” It’s a modern take on a traditional bon dance, with the memorable line, “Put on your underpants and let’s dance in a circle.” Choreography submissions are also being accepted in the sticker shop.

Osomatsu-kun OndoHosokawa Takashi

Osomatsu-kun Ondo

It’s the theme song for the gag manga by the famed Fujio Akatsuka.

Even though the lyrics string together some rather silly lines, Takashi Hosokawa, an enka singer, delivers them in a way that turns it into a respectable piece of music.

The original lyrics have three full verses.

Great Tokyo OndoNoji Yukiko

Yukiko Noji 10 'Singles ’78' (1978) • Record audio

This bon-odori song, performed by singer Yukiko Noji from Fukui Prefecture, was produced in the past as part of a project by Tokyo Channel 12 (TV Tokyo).

It’s often mistaken for the Tokyo Ondo, but if you listen closely, you’ll notice the lyrics are completely different.