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 excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (111–120)
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.
The bell rings.Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This song, which has also been well known as the ending theme of “Okaasan to Issho” since April 2017, has apparently been improved in line with the flow of the program, with a longer instrumental break compared to when it was first released.
The full version’s lyrics are quite moving and popular among parents as well.
The songs featured on this show may resonate with memories of their own children’s growth.
Let’s search!Hanada Yuuichirou・Ono Atsuko
Sagaso!: Discover all sorts of things with binoculars made from your hands.
Have you ever made tubes with each hand and peeked through them to play? In this song, we use hand-made binoculars to search for everything from familiar items to things that will make you gasp in surprise.
What might be inside your pet dog’s mouth at home? What’s in the bathtub? Pretend you’re an adventurer and explore places beyond those that appear in the song to make all kinds of discoveries! The melody is packed with thrills and excitement, sure to spark your sense of adventure.
Hug—Professor!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
Verbal communication is important, and sometimes things are conveyed through physical touch, just like in this song! It’s a song about how you can understand your parents’ feelings by giving them a big hug.
It’s true… If you have children, you probably hug them often, right? You can gauge their mood by whether they welcome it or not.
And maybe, at that moment, your child is actually checking how you’re feeling, too.
In any case, physical contact is a chance to deepen closeness! Let’s hug along with the song!
Secret ParadeYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
It was released in 2010.
With lyrics by Junko Kudo and music by Ryo Kamomiya, it’s included as one of the tracks on “NHK Okaasan to Issho: Saishin Best Koronpa.” The lyrics have a subtle air of mystery, and their sense of style really shines!
Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou
This is the January 2023 song from “Okaasan to Issho,” featuring a friendly, energetic melody and a message to keep singing “the Earth’s loving song” forever.
“Chikyuu no Uta” (The Earth’s Song) was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the 7th “Uta no Onii-san,” and carries a warm message that children will continue to sing this love song from the Earth.
Arranged by Takeshi Ike, the bright, refreshing arrangement truly shines.
The video, set in a white studio sprinkled with colorful animation, makes it a pop masterpiece that will have both adults and children wanting to sing and dance along.
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?