I’ve gathered a selection of “vegetable songs” from children’s songs and J-pop! Vegetables tend to get a bad rap, but for kids, they often dislike them just based on appearance or image without ever trying them.
Many moms and dads probably worry because they want their children to eat them for their health.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that make vegetables feel familiar—cute vegetable songs.
Music has the power to sweep away negative impressions and build a positive image! With their pleasant rhythms, these songs are easy for kids to enjoy, so in addition to singing, try copying the hand motions too!
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Oh my, oh my veggiehanemari channeru
Oyoyoyasai, sung by the sister duo Hanemari 2—Hanecyan and Maricchan—who release lots of songs and videos on YouTube.
The song features many vegetables like cabbage, corn, and carrots.
Just by listening, you’ll probably remember most of the veggies you see at the supermarket! It also sings about where the vegetables grow, what they look like, and their characteristics, making it perfect for learning about veggies.
The song carries the message, “Let’s enjoy eating these vegetables!” so even picky eaters might find themselves happily eating veggies after listening.
There’s also a simple dance routine—give it a try, too!
Vegetable ExerciseDJ Kumāba
DJ Kumaba is a cute bear character who made a major-label debut with the famous music label EMI Records! In “Vegetable Exercise,” DJ Kumaba introduces various vegetables while doing simple gymnastics.
The song is sung to the familiar children’s hand-play tune “Ten Thousand Feet of the Alps” (Alps Ichiman-jaku).
It highlights each vegetable’s color, shape, and distinctive features.
The choreography is very easy, so you can try it right away! After moving your body a lot, don’t you feel like eating the vegetables that appeared in the song?
Vegetable Songdōyō
The Vegetable Song features lots of veggies like tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions.
You can learn about many vegetables along with sounds that express their characteristics and sounds hidden in their names.
Each sound comes with simple hand motions, so try playing along with your hands as you sing.
The gestures are easy—clapping, wringing like a dishcloth, striking a ninja pose, and more—so even little kids can enjoy them right away! Get to know lots of vegetables, eat them, and grow big and strong!
Eat your veggies, please! Marching EditionTokyo Haiji
With its cute lyrics and melody, “Eat Your Veggies, Please! Marching Version” will surely make you want to eat vegetables.
The lyrics, where veggies harvested from all kinds of fields in all kinds of places tell you, “Hurry up and eat me,” are just adorable! It even conveys the different textures of each vegetable, so you can enjoy eating while imagining, “I wonder what this one feels like to bite into?” Even vegetables you’re not so fond of at first—the ones that make you go “hmm?”—can become more familiar the more you try them.
Enjoy eating your veggies deliciously while listening to the song!
La La La Vegetable 2014Kobayashi Fuka
Kagome Co., Ltd., a food manufacturer, hosts a charity musical called “Kagome Theater,” and the main theme used for it is this song, “La La La Vegetable.” It’s sung by Fuka Kobayashi, who is also active as an actress.
Every day, ve-ge-ta-bles!!Yoshida Emi
The song that sings about the idea of “Let’s eat vegetables to feel energetic and happy!” is this one, “Every Day, Ve-ge-ta-bles!!” It’s sung by Emi Yoshida, who performs as a singing vegetable sommelier.
Along with the names of many vegetables, the song highlights the delightful benefits vegetables offer—what good things happen when you eat them.
The numbers that appear in the lyrics represent the recommended amount of vegetables to consume in a day.
If your child wants to eat vegetables so they can play with full energy, have them listen to this song and give eating vegetables a try!
Vegetable SistersAKB48
Vegetable Sisters is an adorable music video where each AKB48 member sings while dressed up as a different vegetable.
It was included as the B-side to AKB48’s 2010 smash hit Heavy Rotation.
The song was also used in a commercial for the vegetable juice Yasai Ichinichi Kore Ippon, with the members appearing in the same outfits as in the MV.
In the song, the members fully embody their vegetable roles, introducing lots of veggies while singing about keeping a smile on your face and doing your best today.
There’s a dance that perfectly matches the song and costumes, so it’s also recommended to wear similar outfits and perform it for events!