Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of timeless tunes everyone will want to sing together
The many classic songs born from “Okaasan to Issho” have become precious memories for parents and children.
From bright and cheerful tunes to heartwarming, gentle melodies and energetic songs, a wide variety of favorites enrich children’s hearts.
Here, we’ll introduce popular songs you can enjoy with your child.
From nostalgic pieces often sung in nursery schools and kindergartens to the latest hits everyone’s talking about, this collection is full of music that makes family time even more fun.
Find your favorite song and enjoy a joyful moment filled with smiles!
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Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classics everyone will want to sing together (91–100)
Earth boing-boingYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Sung by Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani, this song is an energetic track that fills children’s hearts with excitement.
Set to a lively rhythm, it conveys the fun of flying around the world.
The lyrics carry a warm message that you can see everyone’s smiles, making it a wonderful song that gives you energy just by listening.
Broadcast on “Okaasan to Issho” in February 2014, the song became very popular among children.
It’s perfect for events where everyone can dance with enthusiasm, such as sports days and recitals.
If parents sing and dance along with their children, it’s sure to become a fun memory!
All set and ready to go!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Let me introduce “Junbi Bantantan!”, a song that cheers kids on as they get ready in the morning and at night.
It’s very rhythmic and easy to remember.
It appeared as the May 2023 monthly song on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” With its fresh, bright melody, it became popular as a tune that makes parents and children want to hum along while getting ready.
The lyrics are by Momi Fujimoto, and the music is by Tetsuro Oda, a producer behind many J-pop hits.
It’s an energetic song that brightens up families’ daily routines.
If kids get ready while singing, it might boost their mood, too!
Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tracks everyone will want to sing together (101–110)
Magic ShoesYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko
When you want to play with everyone but can’t bring yourself to speak up, or when you want to talk to a child who’s crying but feel unsure, the magic shoes give you courage.
Even adults can feel hesitant about approaching unfamiliar children or those who are crying, right? If your child is having a hard time, it might help to cast a little magic on the shoes they’re wearing—just like in this song!
peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki
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.
Panda, Rabbit, KoalaInui Hiroki
Make circles with your hands around your eyes for a panda.
Spread your hands above your head for a rabbit.
Put both arms out in front of you in a hugging pose for a koala.
It’s a play song where you sing while striking each animal pose.
At first you add a “come here, come here” gesture between the animals, but partway through it switches to repeating just “Panda, Rabbit, Koala,” making it a bit more challenging.
Since kids can mimic the poses, it’s a recommended song for singing and playing together.
What kind of bread is it, though?!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
The Monthly Song for October 2020, “Even If It’s Bread, Which Bread Am I?” It’s a song whose lyrics are made up of kids’ favorite riddles, and you sing your answers to questions like, “Even if it’s bread, which bread that’s ○○ is it?” Children who like riddles will enjoy it, and for kids who don’t know riddles yet, it’s a great chance to try them out.
There’s a thinking time, so it really livens up if you add dancing or clap along together.
After the thinking time, let’s all shout out the answer!
Do! Do! Do! DragonYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Get pumped and have fun with the rockin’ melody of “Do! Do! Do! Dragon.” A very long-lived, gigantic dragon makes an appearance.
Lots of kids love dragons and dinosaurs, right? If those dragons you only see in anime and movies were suddenly around you, what would you do? As you listen through the song, you might start to feel like dragons could still be out there somewhere.
Doesn’t it make you want to go look for one? It’s the perfect song for curious kids.
Also recommended for kindergarten recitals and performances.
