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)
It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
A moving song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” gently singing about the importance of friendship and a hopeful future.
Its warm melody and encouraging lyrics carry a message to children who feel lonely and isolated.
First broadcast within the program in March 1999, the piece depicts friends gathering on a green meadow, holding hands and singing together—a song that gives you the courage and energy to face forward.
It’s a heartwarming number you’ll want to hum along to with your family.
What color do you like?Sakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
You can almost picture a child cheerfully holding a crayon and saying, “This is my favorite color!” This magical song, which teaches the joy of expressing what you love out loud, was born from composer Osamu Sakata’s experience of children excitedly telling him their favorite colors one after another.
It debuted in June 1992 as NHK’s “Song of the Month” on Okaasan to Issho, and the album “Donna Iro ga Suki” was also released.
It might be fun to sing during drawing time and try to guess which crayon your child will pick up first!
Who do you think the kappa is? It’s the honorable Kappa!Sugita Akihiro, Tsunoda Ryōko
Here is a humorous song that aired on Okaasan to Issho in 2010.
It was sung by the duo of Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani.
For small children, they might not even know what a kappa is to begin with, but through this song, it’s nice to let their imaginations wander—maybe a kappa is something important or impressive?
Cat, and sometimes a lionYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
It’s an animal-themed song featuring a cat and a monkey, as well as a panda and a goldfish.
The song ends with the phrase “Pū-pu!” Songs popular with children use very funny onomatopoeia, don’t they? Both the lyrics and the music were created by Tomohiko Fujimoto.
Magical PinkYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
There are lots of little girls who love pink, right? For girls like that, make sure to let them listen to this song.
It’s perfect for girls at the age where they love anything pink.
The tongue-twister-like lyrics are fun too, and they’re sure to enjoy it.
Get excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (111–120)
March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.
Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.
You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.
It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.
It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.
Elephant ImaginationHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
The song “Zou no Souzou,” which aired in January 2020.
As the title suggests, it’s a lively tune where an elephant expands its imagination and discovers many things.
For children, seeing various things and imagining them can lead to lots of discoveries and growth.
I believe it’s a song that helps young children recognize that they are “using their imagination” with their own minds.
Whether it’s things with form or without, please enjoy letting your imagination expand infinitely!
