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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.

Get excited with songs kids love! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along (251–260)

There’s no such thing as ghosts.

♪ There’s No Such Thing as Ghosts (with gestures) – A Halloween Song [Japanese Song/Chant] / Halloween song
There's no such thing as ghosts.

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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Piece of cakeEito

Eito / Piece of Cake (Official Music Video)
Piece of cakeEito

Did you know that the long-beloved favorite among children, Tom and Jerry, was made into a movie in 2021? The song “Piece of Cake” is the theme for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film and was written specifically for it.

As you listen to the lyrics, you can practically picture Tom and Jerry themselves, can’t you? Its relaxed melody also works well as a kids’ dance track.

There’s an official choreography for the chorus, so give it a try.

If you love Tom and Jerry, this is a must-check!

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Dakar Land

Dakarand / Peek-a-boo! / GReeeeN / Choreography, Children’s Songs, Nursery Rhymes, Kids, Dance, Baby-Soothing [Akagon Dance]
Dakar Land

Dakarand is a fun, wordplay-filled song that was featured on the infant and toddler program “Inai Inai Baa!” The creators are GReeeeN, known for many hit songs like “Kiseki” and “Hoshikage no Yell.” Depicting a grand adventure on an island called “Dakarand,” the song was made with the hope that children—and the moms and dads who watch over them—can grow together each day at their own pace.

If you sing and dance to this song with full energy every day, there’s no doubt you’ll grow up healthy and strong!

SAKI
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1, 2, 3

Karaage Sisters (Erika Ikuta & Sayuri Matsumura from Nogizaka46) 'One, Two, Three'
1, 2, 3

The anime Pokémon is hugely popular among elementary school kids.

The song “1, 2, 3” is one of its opening themes.

It’s also known for being performed by various artists over time, including the Karaage Sisters, After the Rain, and the duo Nishikawa-kun and Kirisho.

Some kids might be excitedly wondering, “Who’s going to sing it next?” With lyrics that feel like you’re dashing toward the future and an exhilarating sense of speed, it’s a really uplifting track.

Be sure to give it a listen!

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In conclusion

The children’s songs introduced here are all pieces that have continued to be loved across generations.

The moments spent singing together with children are a special time to enjoy and feel the wonder of music.

By all means, try moving your bodies together, thinking about the lyrics’ meanings, and enjoying heartwarming communication through music with the children.