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 classic tracks everyone will want to sing together (101–110)
Yeah, sounds good.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
We can’t always give it our all, can we? Even when we’re doing our best—wanting to try this, wanting to get good at that—there are times when we end up exhausted, things don’t go well, and nothing seems to work.
It’s okay to have things you’re not good at, and it’s okay to have things you can’t do.
“Yeah, That’s Okay” is a song that tells you just that: it’s fine as you are.
Even if you can’t push yourself today, even if you can’t do this or that, it gently sings, “It’s okay, it’s all right.” It’s a warm, comforting number that stays by your side, saying, “Let’s feel better and try again,” so let’s sing and dance to it with a smile.
Lots of heartsYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
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Original song – Hikaru Tamura – Hikaru Tamura
With gentle lyrics and a heartwarming melody, this song naturally conveys feelings of love to children.
“Hearts Everywhere,” which appeared on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho in April 2012, features lyrics by Toshiyuki Aoshima and music by Megumi Ohashi.
Its rhythmic, catchy style makes it easy to love even on the first listen.
The rhythm and melody are also perfect for parents and children to sing together.
The lyrics are filled with “hearts galore,” creating an atmosphere brimming with kindness.
It’s a cute and soothing song that makes you smile just by listening.
UraraHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Urara was the first “Song of the Month” for Maya Onee-san on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, debuting as the song for April 2022.
It was written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.
The bright, rhythmic melody and gentle, uplifting lyrics—like “Let’s give a warm, tight hug; everything will be all right”—leave a strong impression on both children and adults.
It’s a lively yet tender tune that perfectly suits new beginnings in spring and everyday moments for parents and kids alike.
Fruit TarōHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A whole bunch of different “Taros”—like Peach Taro, Banana Taro, Strawberry Taro, and Cherry Taro—show up, jostle each other shoulder to shoulder, and end up in tears.
Those tears mix together to become mixed juice and special juice in this energetic and humorous song.
This is “Kudamono Taro,” which appeared as the May 2022 monthly song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics and illustrations are by picture-book author Yume Okuhara, and the composition is by BearGround, also known for the music in the puppet show “Garapiko Pu.” With its vividly colorful visuals and upbeat, fun melody, it’s a track that really grabs children’s hearts!
Carrot Engine RocketHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
“Carrot Engine Rocket” is a song with a delightful concept: imagining carrots as engines for a rocket blasting into space.
It first aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in October 1961.
The lyrics were written by Keisuke Yamakawa, and the music was composed by Hachidai Nakamura.
With its strong sense of rhythm and friendly, catchy melody, the song brought children a world of dreams and adventure.
It has been immensely popular with kids since its original broadcast and continues to be loved over many years.
Get excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (111–120)
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
Happappa, haaa!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
This is a rhythmical song themed around the beauty of nature and scenery, long beloved by children: “Happapa no Haa!” It was broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in October 1974, with lyrics by Takako Yamada and music by Hachidai Nakamura.
The song features the distinctive, repeatedly sung phrase “happapa,” designed to make it fun and easy for children to sing along.
Hachidai Nakamura is also known as a composer active in the Showa era who produced many hit songs.
It’s a heartwarming piece that conveys the joy of music and a love for nature.