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)
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.
Get hyped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classics everyone wants to sing together (121–130)
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!
Kakkun the CrowYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Kakkun the crow can talk with all sorts of animals.
But as for what they talk about…
As you listen, you can’t help but break into a gentle smile—it’s a heartwarming, fun song.
The melody is easy to remember, so it’s a favorite among little children too.
Lingon tōYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Once you hear it, “Lingontou” is a slightly mysterious melody that sticks in your head forever.
It’s a cute song about apples that children love.
It’s such a fun tune that you’ll want to hum along, singing, “Ringo, ringo♪.”
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!
Bunbun Rainbow CarHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
“Bunbun Niji-iro Car” was released as the song for January 2022.
The lyrics are by Kanako Suzuki, and the music is by Tetsuro Oda.
Set to an upbeat, catchy rhythm, this song takes you to all sorts of places by car.
You’ll even meet creatures that are a little scary but make your heart race! Wouldn’t you love to ride in such a mysterious and wonderful car and go exploring at least once? It’s perfect as background music for a family drive, and it also works great for preschool recitals or as a dance tune!
Taiko MoonHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This is the September 2019 song “Taiko Moon.” The lyrics are by Yayako Uchida.
It’s a song created with September’s harvest moon and moon-viewing in mind.
A cute character called Taiko Moon—like a drum and like a full moon—appears and instantly captivates the children.
It’s a very charming song in which the character discovers round things just like itself.
