Recommended for daycare activities! A Halloween song you can sing and play with

GeGeGe no KitaroAdo

Ado “GeGeGe no Kitaro” | Opening Video for ‘GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved’

A yokai beloved by children, too.

Many adults are also familiar with the GeGeGe no Kitaro song.

Its fun rhythm entertains kids even at a relaxed tempo.

The gentle sound of “Tanoshii na, tanoshii na” naturally brings smiles.

The lyric “Obake nya gakkō mo shiken mo nannimo nai” helps everyone feel calm and easygoing together.

And the nighttime line “Obake wa shinanai, byōki mo nannimo nai” adds to the sense that ghosts aren’t scary—you can even feel like being friends with them.

Overall, the mix of a pleasant rhythm, kind lyrics, and a touch of adventure makes you want to move your body freely and have fun.

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Knock, knock—trick or treat?Super Simple Songs

Knock Knock, Trick Or Treat? | Children's Song | Super Simple Japanese

Perfect for the Halloween season, this song also includes educational elements that help children learn English in a fun way.

It depicts costumed kids asking, “Trick or treat?” and features a variety of characters like ghosts and cowboys.

Since its release in 2014, it has been loved as a staple song for young children.

With its upbeat rhythm and easy-to-remember lyrics, it’s a big hit at Halloween parties and preschool events! Sing and dance along with the kids, and you’re guaranteed to see lots of smiles.

It’s a song that lets you experience the fun of Halloween while building a sense of English rhythm—truly the best of both worlds.

Halloween riddlePinkittsu

Halloween Riddles | Halloween Song | Pinkfong Nursery Rhymes

A fun song to color the Halloween season has arrived.

Its bright, pop vibe makes it perfect for singing and dancing with kids.

With riddle-style lyrics, you can even learn Halloween-related facts.

Released in October 2021, this track is included on Pinkfong’s album “Pinkfong Halloween Songs.” It’s ideal for livening up a Halloween party.

Since it’s a tune the whole family can enjoy, why not sing and dance with your children and fully soak in the Halloween spirit?

Go away!Super Simple Songs

Go Away! | Nursery Rhyme | Super Simple Japanese

It’s a song that lets children enjoy a little bit of spookiness while bringing smiles to their faces.

A cast of Halloween-themed characters appears, but singing out energetically gives them the courage to chase away anything scary.

With simple lyrics and a bright melody, it’s easy for young children to sing along, and they can naturally pick up basic expressions in both English and Japanese.

It’s perfect for Halloween events at nursery schools and kindergartens.

If parents and kids sing and dance together, even children who get scared easily can have fun singing!

Five pumpkinsSakushi: Uta Suta / Sakkyoku: Fumei

[Halloween Song] Five Little Pumpkins | Numbers Song | Learn to Count [song by UtaSta]

This song by UtaSta is a fun educational tune themed around Halloween.

As you count five pumpkins, it’s designed so children can enjoy singing along.

With its rhythmic melody and friendly lyrics, it helps preschoolers naturally learn numbers.

Released in May 2024, it’s recommended for use in nurseries and kindergartens.

It’s great not only for the Halloween season but also for everyday early childhood activities.

Incorporating hand games or simple exercises while singing makes learning even more enjoyable.

Recommended for anyone looking for a fun Halloween song to sing and dance to with children.

Halloween is a big commotiondeguchi takashi

Song: "Halloween Is a Big Commotion" [Takashi’s Finger Play • Children’s Song] Japanese Children’s Song, Finger Play Songs

Packed with a fun Halloween vibe, this lively song is perfect for singing and dancing with kids.

Drawing on Takashi Deguchi’s experience as a nursery teacher, it features bright, cheerful lyrics that naturally bring smiles to children’s faces and a rhythmic melody that makes you want to move.

Released digitally in October 2019, this track is sure to shine at Halloween parties and events at daycares and kindergartens.

Dress up in costumes and sing and dance together—your Halloween atmosphere will be boosted in no time!

There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira

[Halloween] There Are No Such Things as Ghosts (with motions) – Preschool Teacher Hand Play

It’s a charming song with warm lyrics and a melody that gently connects with children’s hearts.

While denying the existence of ghosts, it skillfully captures kids’ subtle fear and curiosity.

First broadcast in 1966 on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it was sung by Mieko Hirota.

Later, it was also featured on “Okaasan to Issho,” becoming beloved by many children.

It’s perfect to sing in preschools and kindergartens during the Halloween season.

By singing together with children, it’s a wonderful song that lets them joyfully learn there’s no need to be afraid of ghosts.