A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone pumped for childcare and recreation

POKÉDANCEnanahira

[Official] “POKÉDANCE” Dance Practice by ENHYPEN — featuring partner Pokémon from past generations dancing

This piece is a fun dance tune set to charming electronic sounds and a light, buoyant rhythm, celebrating the joy of friendship and new encounters.

Its English lyrics convey the message of “having fun together with friends,” wrapping listeners in a warm atmosphere that brings smiles to everyone.

Released in February 2024, the song beautifully matches Nanahira’s clear, soaring vocals with a cute melody, and the animated music video featuring partner Pokémon dancing drew plenty of attention.

A dance practice version by ENHYPEN was released simultaneously, capturing the hearts of Pokémon fans.

With its rhythmic, upbeat feel, it’s perfect for group performances like school sports festivals.

Pairing it with balloon choreography can make the presentation even more dazzling.

[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

It’s a song that perfectly fits an energetic dance, making you feel like you can play along with joy! Created by the folk duo Yuzu as the theme song for the October 2017 film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.,” it expresses overflowing emotions and a racing heartbeat with a fresh, pop sound.

Digital elements blend beautifully with Yuzu’s signature harmonies, and the “Twin Dance,” performed together with the film’s cast, also became a hot topic.

Try moving your body to the rhythm with the kids and enjoy dancing together.

Its bright, positive melody and lively lyrics are sure to bring out smiles from the children.

Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

Still coming! Parachute Balloon full version

This song, themed around space, features a memorable wordplay that lines up the names of planets children explore and the colors of the rainbow in order.

It was broadcast with vocals by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono as the “Song of the Month” for April 2020 on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho.

Created by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, the piece is designed to naturally nurture children’s interest in nature and the universe.

It encourages kids to explore the world with a spirit of adventure and enjoy it with rich imagination.

The track is included on the album “Saishin Best: Uchuu ni Muchuu,” and is characterized by an upbeat, bright tempo that’s perfect for parachute (para-balloon) performances.

With lyrics that spark children’s curiosity and simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s ideal for group performances at sports days and school recitals.

PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō

Yakushiji Kindergarten R5 Sports Day: Parent-Child Dance for Junior Class “Popcorn”

With its popping rhythm and fun choreography, this song overflows with children’s energy and excitement.

The jump-filled moves use the whole body and create moments at sports day when everyone breaks into smiles.

Featured on the album “Banzai! Green,” this piece was lovingly delivered by Tsubasa Suzuki and Ryuzo Fukuda for children’s smiles and was produced in 2022.

Beyond sports days, it shines during morning meetings, exercise time, and any occasion where kids want to move freely.

From two-year-olds to the oldest kindergarteners, everyone can jump together and feel a sense of unity—one reason it’s highly rated by nursery and kindergarten teachers.

Hattori-kun Ondo

Ninja Hattori-kun: Hattori-kun Ondo (from the CD “Rhythm Doyo”)

From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.

Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.

Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.

The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!

peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki

[With Mother] Pink Cheeks ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | makes babies stop crying | songs that make babies happy | nursery rhymes | children's songs

We’d like to introduce a heartwarming song that aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2025.

Performed by Maya Nagata and Anzu Akimoto, it’s a bright, cute pop dance number.

Riding a light, upbeat rhythm, the song features an energetic melody that brings a rosy glow to your cheeks.

Joining the two “big sisters” is Mimomo, a girl kappa, making for a unique segment in the program as all three don pink outfits and perform matching choreography.

There are delightful touches that both children and parents can enjoy, such as Mimomo appearing in her favorite polka-dot outfit.

It’s a wonderful song that lets families move their bodies together while feeling the arrival of spring.

Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Together with Mother] Playful Love Ai-Ai ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Makes babies stop crying | Songs that make babies happy | Nursery rhymes | Children's songs

Let me introduce a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece charms with its bright, cheerful melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.

Since February 2025, it has been broadcast as the show’s “Song of the Month,” with the brother-and-sister singing duo transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on the program.

Filled with the feelings of Hanada, a devoted cat lover who lives with five cats, this song is perfect for moving your body to the music together with your child!