Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along
There are plenty of songs across a wide range of genres that children can enjoy singing.
From timeless favorites like “Sanpo” and “Odoru Pompokolin” to recent kids’ songs, there are many classics loved across generations.
Whether for kindergarten, nursery school, or elementary school music activities—or simply singing together at home—these songs can turn any moment into a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
From upbeat, energizing tunes to gentle, heartwarming songs, here we introduce pieces that children can enjoy together.
We hope you find a favorite one.
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Get pumped with songs kids love! A collection of unforgettable classics that make you want to sing along (111–120)
100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s song “Kimi ni 100%,” popular with both children and adults, was released in 2013 as her fourth single and was written as the 15th opening theme for the beloved national anime “Crayon Shin-chan.” Because it has long been cherished as a “Crayon Shin-chan” song, it’s strongly associated with the show and is especially popular among kids.
With lyrics that are easy for children to understand, it’s a track that teaches the importance of clearly expressing straightforward feelings.
Yokai Shiritori
Spurred by the boom of Yo-kai Watch, yokai have become very familiar to children, haven’t they? A song that features lots of yokai is “Yokai Shiritori,” which was sung on E-tele’s “Okaasan to Issho.” The song keeps playing shiritori using only yokai names, and it introduces a wide variety—from famous yokai that kids already know to ones they might be hearing about for the first time! Using the song as a starting point, it might be fun to look up the new yokai you learn about.
We also recommend researching even more yokai and creating your own original “Yokai Shiritori” lyrics!
Keboon! Ryusoulger
“Keborn! Ryusoulger,” produced as the ending theme for Knight Dragon Squadron Ryusoulger, is a song packed with messages brimming with the passion and courage unique to hero teams.
By moving your arms and legs to the rhythmic music, you can enjoy dancing along.
In particular, the chorus features choreography that incorporates hero poses, letting you see kids looking especially cool.
It’s a catchy track that invites not only the children on stage but also the audience to join in and dance together.
Potato Jaguar
From the intro, it’s exciting! Let me introduce an idea for “Potato Jaguar.” The song “Potato Jaguar” was broadcast on the TV program “Minna no Uta” from December 1991 to January 1992.
Right from the start of the track, you can hear sounds that capture children’s interest.
The lyrics are cute and the tempo is pleasant, making it perfect for kids! It could also be fun to come up with choreography together with the children.
Be sure to give it a try.
Happy Children
It’s sure to bring a smile! Let me introduce the idea of “Happy Children.” When the temperature stays high, both adults and kids tend to get tired easily.
Many of you are probably thinking about activities that incorporate exercise to help build stamina.
How about using “Happy Children” as a warm-up before activities like jump rope or tag? The lyrics and rhythm are perfect for children, and since it has choreography too, it should help lower the risk of injury compared to jumping straight into exercise.
Ganbarappa☆Ganbarūn
“Gambarappa☆Gambarūn” is an uplifting song that gives you energy in the summer.
Its rhythmic melody and lyrics make it really charming.
You’ll feel more energized as you sing, so try singing along with some hand claps.
For older and middle kindergarteners, it’s also recommended to use instruments like castanets to make it even more fun.
On hot days when playing outside isn’t possible, using instruments while enjoying the song can help the children feel more united and have an even better time together.
Sticky Samba
With its catchy tune that sticks in your head after just one listen, “Neba-Neba Samba” features melodies and lyrics that make you want to dance.
Along with the lyrics about “neba-neba” (sticky/slimy), lots of foods that evoke that texture appear.
It might be fun to imagine them and see how many you can find.
From around age two, it’s also recommended to ask questions like, “What kinds of sticky foods are there?” It could be enjoyable to include the song as part of summer food education as well.