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 hyped with songs kids love! An unforgettable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along (201–210)
Ghost Party
A fun song packed with Halloween excitement is included on the September 2020 album “Shimajiro Ages 1–2: Hit Songs.” With its bright, rhythmic melody and a delightful world where friendly ghosts enjoy a party, it sparks children’s imaginations.
The energetic vocals by Shimajiro and Mana Ogawa are another highlight.
This track is perfect not only for Halloween-season events but also for daycare and kindergarten activities, as well as family parties—any occasion where kids can sing, dance, and have fun together with their friends!
Shimajiro Ondo!
It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.
Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.
Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.
It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.
There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.
Friend Ponkurton
The song that brings a heart-thumping time with lively music was born in March 2016.
Featured on the soundtrack of the film “Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom,” it stands out for Naomi Minami’s bright voice and its rhythmic melody.
With themes of friendship and bonds with companions, it has a fun structure where the tempo gradually changes.
It’s included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! The Movie: Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom + TV Version ‘Shimajiro no Wow! Original Soundtrack’,” and has been used in both the movie and the TV show.
It’s perfect for singing and dancing together at nursery and kindergarten parent-child events, and it’s a track that children who watch “Shimajiro no Wow!” will enjoy.
Working Vehicles 3
In the third song of the Working Vehicles series, it introduces such a wide variety of vehicles that you’ll find yourself wondering how many have been featured so far.
At this point, it even includes niche vehicles that many adults have never heard of, making it enjoyable for grown-ups too.
Be sure to listen to all three—1, 2, and 3—and become a Working Vehicles master!
The Hiragana Song
It’s a wonderful song that sets the fun of learning hiragana to melody and rhythm.
While cherishing children’s curiosity, Shimajiro’s bright and friendly voice gently guides them into the world of hiragana.
Since 1993, this piece has been loved as part of the “Kodomo Challenge” learning materials and is also used on the TV program “Shimajiro no Wao!”.
It’s designed to spark children’s natural interest in letters through both visual and auditory elements.
It’s perfect not only for learning hiragana in nursery schools and kindergartens but also for enjoying at home—sing along with your children and help them get familiar with letters in a fun way.
Kupurupā is a secret word!
This is an insert song from the film that, with its bright, poppy sound and lyrics that capture children’s hearts, conveys the importance of friendship and cooperation.
Using the “secret word” as their motto, Shimajiro and his friends embark on an adventure that communicates the value of bonds and a spirit of kindness.
With its rhythmic groove and dance, it’s designed for kids to enjoy together.
The song appears in the March 2019 film Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land, where it’s used memorably alongside the adventure in Hero Land.
It also comes with a fun group dance, making it a recommended track for preschools and at home.
Sunsun Exercise
Anpanman’s exercise number, “Sansan Taiso.” Since it’s part of the Anpanman series, which is hugely popular with young children, it’s easy to get into.
It starts with a marching rhythm—one, two, three—and lets kids have fun moving their bodies: waving their hands, stretching to the side, and twirling their arms.
Encourage them with phrases like, “Let’s move our bodies full of energy like Anpanman!” and “Spread your hands wide,” and lead the routine with big, dynamic actions to keep it lively.
