Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along

Song of Suihei-sanSuper Simple Songs

Suihei-san no Uta “A Sailor Went To Sea” | Children’s Song | Super Simple Japanese

Let’s sing an ocean song called “Suihei-san no Uta,” with its relaxed, heartwarming melody and fun lyrics.

The playful words are packed with lots of sea creatures, making them tricky to memorize.

It’s a fun song featuring octopuses, jellyfish, seahorses, and more, and it’s a singing game where you see how many animal names you can remember as you sing.

Since it originally comes from an English song, it’s also helpful for children learning English.

Because so many different sea creatures appear, you might recognize some you already know.

You can learn, “Oh, so these kinds of creatures live in the sea,” test your memory, and enjoy singing it in lots of different ways.

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The Puppy Police Officer

Children’s song / The Policeman Dog / 35th Children’s Song Contest – Children’s Division, Silver Prize

When it comes to classic children’s songs that have been beloved and sung for many years, “The Policeman Dog” (Inu no Omawari-san) is a must! The lyrics were written by Yoshimi Sato, and the music was composed by Megumi Ohnaka.

At the 35th Children’s Song Competition, Nonoka Murakata delivered a performance of this piece with vocal ability incredible for a two-year-old, earning the Silver Prize and drawing a lot of attention.

This song has enjoyed enduring support over the years, and it’s one you’ll want every child to hear at least once.

It might be fun to fully get into character and sing it as the policeman and the lost child!

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It’s fun.

[Children’s Song] “It’s Fun!” Let’s sing and dance together♪

“Tanoshii ne” is a delightful song that excites children’s hearts.

With its rhythmic lyrics and melody, it naturally makes kids want to move their bodies.

By singing along with hand claps and foot stomps, they can develop a sense of rhythm and cooperation.

It’s often used at kindergarten and nursery school events, and singing and dancing together fosters a sense of unity.

Singing with friends, teachers, and parents can also help nurture communication skills.

It’s a song you can enjoy anytime, anywhere—at home or outside—so be sure to sing it together with the children.

spring breezeSakushi: Katō Yoshikiyo / Sakkyoku: Fositā

Spring Breeze — Yoshikiyo Katō / Foster

Woven together by Yoshikiyo Kato’s lyrics and Mr.

Foster’s melody, Harukaze (Spring Breeze) is a lovely children’s song that lets kids feel the arrival of spring.

Its lyrics are charming, vividly conjuring scenes of a gentle breeze rustling willow branches, fluttering kites, and drifting through the garden.

Since being included in the “Certified Song Collection” in 1926, it has been cherished by many as a classic.

It’s perfect for singing with children while savoring the spring season.

Listening to it during a time of new encounters and fresh beginnings will warm the heart.

It’s also recommended for spring events such as nursery and kindergarten entrance ceremonies or spring outings.

Otoppe OndoTendō Yoshimi

[Official MV] Otompe Ending Theme Song “Otompe Ondo”

The ending song of the NHK E-tele children’s program “Otoppe” is “Otoppe Ondo,” sung by enka singer Yoshimi Tendo.

When you think of “Otoppe,” there are all kinds of songs—from bursting, up-tempo tracks to strangely catchy melodies—but the one we’re introducing today is a cheerful tune perfect for festivals.

In the ending, the characters dance to this song, waving their hands as they go.

It’s an ideal song for your first time dancing bon odori, so be sure to enjoy it at home or at events in preschool and childcare settings.

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Smile (Hana Kappa)Kamisiraishi Moka

[Main Story] Hanakappa 🌻🌸 Let’s dance “S-M-I-L-E” together!

The song “Su-Ma-I-Ru,” used as the opening theme for NHK’s children’s anime Nankappa, is by Moka Kamishiraishi, an actress who is also active as a singer.

Her older sister is Mone Kamishiraishi, and the two of them both pursue artistic careers.

“Su-Ma-I-Ru” is Moka Kamishiraishi’s CD debut song.

As the title suggests, it’s a cheerful number that makes you want to smile and hop around.

With a tempo perfect for dances at sports festivals and school performances, its lively, exuberant movements fit the music perfectly.

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There’s no such thing as ghosts.

♪ There’s No Such Thing as Ghosts (with gestures) – A Halloween Song [Japanese Song/Chant] / Halloween song

Ghosts are scary for adults, and even more so for children.

You don’t know if they’re real or not—but what if they are…? This song comically portrays the fluttery, uneasy fear kids feel toward ghosts and how they gradually come to accept them.

At first, ghosts are just plain scary.

The child thinks about what to do if they ever spot one, but then imagines, if it were a ghost who’s also a kid like me, maybe we could become friends—and little by little, the fear fades.

But in the end, it’s still scary after all! It’s a great song to sing at Halloween, too!

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