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 hyped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (141–150)
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.
Hooray!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Eiei-Oh!, a popular song from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, is a fun track that energizes children.
Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, it was released in 2021.
Its bright, rhythmic melody pairs with lyrics that cheer on kids’ everyday efforts, making a strong impression.
The distinctive chant of “Eiei-Oh!” makes it easy for children to sing along.
It’s perfect for moments when everyone works together, like sports days or recitals.
Sing and dance with the whole family, and you’re sure to make wonderful memories!
Get excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (151–160)
Fu~rara Hoaloha La~Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
With a gentle melody inspired by hula dance, the song features sea creatures kids love—turtles, octopuses, and dolphins.
It’s a track that children are sure to enjoy singing along to! The song is also on the shorter side, which makes it easy to remember.
The lyrics are funny and fun in a way that will delight kids, making it a tune you’ll find yourself humming.
It’s also enjoyable to sing while pretending to do hula moves and dancing as a turtle or an octopus.
Be sure to try singing it together with the children!
Pawawapu ExerciseKageyama Hironobu, Kimura Maki
This is a song that was used in the exercise segment of “Okaasan to Issho.” It was also used as the entrance song at Seibu Dome during Kazuhiro Wada’s time with the Seibu Lions in his professional baseball career.
It’s such a fun, jump-inducing tune that I recommend it as a wake-up song!
Bologutsu bgi ♪♪Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Unusually for a children’s song, this piece has a boogie-woogie style.
It’s a tune that lifts the spirits not only of children but also adults, so you can enjoy it together.
I hope it inspires a sense of cherishing things.
Advance! Sutten Sukk!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
The May 2020 “Song of the Month,” “Susume! Suttenssukku!” It’s a song that portrays “Suttenssukku,” who keeps moving forward no matter if there are mountains or walls in the way.
Failure is proof that you tried.
It’s far cooler to take on a challenge and fail than to do nothing out of fear of failing.
It’s a song that gives courage to children who are about to experience many things.
I hope they’ll try anything, just like in this song.
The melody has a cool vibe, but it’s also easy for women to sing.
