[Minna no Uta] Beloved Across Generations: Nostalgic Classics and Popular Songs

We’re introducing some nostalgic songs from Minna no Uta, a program that has continued to produce countless classics.

I’m sure each of you has that one song that makes you think, “When it comes to Minna no Uta, it has to be this one!”

The pieces that stick in your memory may vary by generation, but in this article we’ve focused on songs that everyone knows.

They’re all tunes that feel nostalgic to anyone—just seeing the title will have you humming along before you know it.

If you’re thinking, “I want to listen to the classics from Minna no Uta,” be sure to check these out.

Let’s listen to these timeless favorites, loved across generations, with family and friends, and keep passing them down through song.

Playlist

[Minna no Uta] Beloved Across Generations: Nostalgic Classics and Popular Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		A heartwarming classic that colors the memories of youth
2	Tango of the Red Ogre and the Blue Ogre		The Tango of the Red Ogre and the Blue Ogre, a classic of dreams and laughter
3	paprikaYonezu Kenshi		A cheering song that sings of children's hopes and future
4	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		Change the future with a song of hope
5	The railroad tracks go on forever.amerika min’yō		A classic song that sings of hope for the journey, resonating in people's hearts
6	I broke the clarinet.		A nursery rhyme that encourages practicing the clarinet
7	Album of Memories		A heartwarming classic that sings of childhood memories
8	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A graduation song, a song filled with feelings for a friend
9	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A song that loves grandpa and grandma
10	Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN		A Song of Childhood Memories and Treasures
11	Thank you, goodbye.Nakai Kiichi, Yoshida Naoko		A timeless song filled with the loneliness and gratitude of graduation
12	YELLikimonogakari		An iconic song that celebrates graduation and new beginnings
13	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		A Song of Courage to Try Your Best
14	Let’s Dance in a Circle ~Ire Aie~		Music that makes your heart dance, loved across generations
15	Grandfather’s Clock		A classic song that depicts memories of a grandfather
16	The Bento Box Song ~A Letter to You~Hanzaki Yoshiko		Yoshiko Hanzaki’s love-filled song to her mother
17	somewhere youanzenchitai		A warm song for Asahikawa City’s 100th anniversary, sung by Koji Tamaki.
18	There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira		The appeal of songs that laugh fear away
19	Wings nowSakushi: Toyama Utao / Sakkyoku: Morimoto Shoroku		An inspiring song celebrating the start of a new journey at graduation
20	Computer Grandma		A super erudite grandma, even more amazing than a computer
21	A Gift Without a Stamp		Kazuo Zaitsu’s famous song, covered by many artists.
22	Big Grandmakondō toshiki		A heartwarming song about love for Grandma
23	Horse’s tail, pig’s tail.Sakushi: Abe Hitomi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi		An adorable nursery rhyme about a horse and a pig’s tails
24	All mothersamerika min’yō		The Mysterious Song of the Horse and the Piglet, a Japanese Children's Song
25	A small nut		A song that depicts lost memories and a child’s emotions
26	Mountain MusiciansDoitsu min’yō		A Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
27	Tsutomu from the Yamaguchi family		A song with a personal name that conveys compassionate kindness
28	Sugarcane field		A peaceful song that conveys the tragedy of war
29	To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku		A children's song that sings about the importance of life
30	I found a little sign of autumn.		A heartwarming classic that evokes the scenery of autumn.
31	The Metropolitan Museum of Art		The tale of a terrifying song that changes eerily
32	King Kamehameha of the Southern Islands		The islanders’ secret hidden in a tropical melody
33	Kantarō the North Wind Kid		A classic winter song, Kantaro, resonates in the heart.
34	King Kamehameha of the Southern Islandssakushi: itō akira / sakkyoku: morita kōichi		The gentle family song of the Hawaiian royal family
35	Let’s go to the zoo.		A nostalgic classic to enjoy at the zoo
36	I accidentally broke the clarinet.		A scene of children with instruments that produce no sound
37	The Puppy Police OfficerSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi		A police dog helping a lost kitten
38	Song of the Boy Pirates		Lively songs that are popular with children
39	Banana Parent and ChildSakushi: Seki Kazuo / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako		The Banana Family’s Fun Song and Family Love
40	Song of Dracula		Dracula is a scary character popular with children.
41	A birthday for a child with a cavity		A song about the sad feelings of a child fighting tooth decay.
42	The Prince with the Big Belly		The Chubby Prince’s Delightful Imaginary World
43	Bath Song		A song that sings the true feelings of kids who hate taking baths