[June Nursery Rhymes] Perfect for the rainy season! A fun collection of hand-play songs and traditional children’s songs

Rainy Amusement Park

Rainy Amusement Park — Singer for Children/Shoji Tanaka, 1972 — Hachidai Nakamura

“Amusement Park in the Rain” is a Japanese song performed by Seiji Tanaka.

It was featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta in February 1962.

The original version comes from the track included in the Victor Japan release Shishu: Tooi Hi no Uta, and its lyrics depict an amusement park in the rain.

The composer, Hachidai Nakamura—also known for composing Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” (“Sukiyaki”)—crafted a cheerful melody that subtly evokes a similar atmosphere.

A raincoat that doesn’t get wet, a kappa that wants to get wet

[June Rain Hand Play] The Dry Kappa, the Wet Kappa. [Must Read!] Please see the description for how to play! Lyrics/Music: Boku to Kimi.

When it comes to handy items for going out on a rainy day, the “kappa” raincoat that keeps your body from getting wet is a must.

For children who find it difficult to handle an umbrella well, it’s essential.

This is a fun fingerplay song featuring the raincoat as the star.

Imagine yourself from two perspectives: protected from the rain by the raincoat, and as seen by a rain-soaked raincoat, and enjoy singing while striking “don’t get wet” and “want to get wet” poses.

loquat

[Children's Song] Biwa ♪

Loquat, a fruit well known for ripening during the rainy season, takes center stage in this children’s song.

When we usually think of loquats we picture the orange flesh of the fruit, but this song also describes the stage before the fruit forms and the sprouting of the leaves, giving us a clear sense of how loquats come into being.

Grandfather’s ClockHenry Clay Work

Nursery rhyme [Grandfather's Clock] song♪

A timeless ballad passed down across generations to the sound of a ticking clock.

Set to a simple, familiar melody, it unfolds a moving story that portrays the bond between a grandfather and his old clock.

First broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1962, it continues to be cherished by people of all ages to this day.

Ken Hirai’s cover also became a major hit.

It’s a song to savor during the rainy season—gathered with family around the piano as you listen to the patter of the rain, or lending an ear to your grandmother’s reminiscences.

Are you good at brushing your teeth?Sakushi: Enoki Fujio / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako

Are You Good at Brushing Your Teeth? / With Mother (Covered by UtaSta) [Make Brushing Fun!]

This is an adorable song designed to make toothbrushing time fun.

Featured on the NHK educational program “Okaasan to Issho,” it has been beloved since the 1980s, with a bright, lighthearted melody that stands out.

Its upbeat tempo naturally makes children want to move, and within the show it has become established as the cue for brushing teeth.

With lyrics and choreography that make everyday habits like handwashing and toothbrushing enjoyable, it’s sure to capture children’s interest.

Just like on the show, it’s also recommended as a signal to start toothbrushing time at home.

Banana Parent and ChildSakushi: Seki Kazuo / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako

Banana Parent and Child [Song Mom and Dad] Together with Mother Children's Song Hand Play

A simple song depicting a parent-and-child pair of bananas living on a southern island.

Its gentle melody conveys the bond between parent and child, and the rhythmic, easy-to-remember lyrics leave a strong impression.

After airing on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in 1982, it was included on the albums “Okaasan to Issho Memorial Album” and “NHK Okaasan to Issho 40 Years: Best 100 Songs,” winning the hearts of many.

With its bright, cheerful rhythm, it’s a song you can move your body to while singing, making it perfect for indoor fun even on rainy days.

Ideal for singing with family, or with friends at daycare or kindergarten.

Give it a try on a rainy day when spirits tend to sink.

Let’s brush our teeth.

Let's Brush Our Teeth | Toothbrushing Song / Daily Life Song | Popular in Preschools | With Lyrics | Ichigo Club

Since June has Cavity Prevention Day, many daycare centers and kindergartens provide guidance on brushing teeth and cavities.

The children’s song “Let’s Brush Our Teeth” is a cute, upbeat tune about brushing.

Many children resist brushing, but singing a fun song while doing it might help them brush more comfortably.

The song also mentions rinsing, making it perfect for practicing rinsing after brushing.

Don’t forget to praise your child with a “Your teeth are so clean!” Let’s enjoy brushing teeth together with your child.

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