Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of timeless tunes everyone will want to sing together

Swoooosh—pop!Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Swoooosh—pop!

From the Monthly Song of October 2014, with lyrics by Saito Inko and music by Hiroshi Hashimoto.

The theme is, surprisingly, “Elevator.” The song expresses the strong, determined feelings of an elevator that tirelessly moves up and down all day long.

In the music video, the highlight is four people in costumes performing a captivating robot dance.

Billy the Electric KidYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Electric Kid Billy - Singing Man and Woman (from “Okaasan to Issho”/“With Mother”)

In winter, when you take off a knit sweater or touch people or objects, you get that sharp little zap of static electricity.

It’s kind of scary—or at least startling, right? “Billy, the Child of Electricity” is a cute song about that very static.

Not many people actually like static electricity, but when you hear this song and think, “Oh, it’s a mischievous little child of electricity,” it somehow starts to feel a bit endearing, doesn’t it?

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Tattered RocketYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Song: “Tattered Rocket”

This is a song about the mysterious universe that fascinates everyone! The lyrics are so cute.

Both the lyrics and the music were created by CHI-MEY.

The idea behind the phrase “boroboro” is intriguing in itself, and I think both children and adults can enjoy it.

during winterYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko

During Winter, Together with Mother – January 2017 Song

It’s a song that asks things like fans and wind chimes, which we don’t use during winter, “What are you doing? Are you sleeping?” The childlike idea of “I’m sure they’re having dreams like this!” is so cute, it makes you want to listen to it over and over.

It would also be fun to make a parody version using things you actually have at home!

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Harukaze TelephoneAkihiro Sugita · Ryoko Tsunoda

Harukaze Telephone

Spring is the season of flowers… cherry blossoms, dandelions, sweet peas.

So many blooms tell us, “Spring is here.” This song likens the arrival of spring on the breeze to a phone call from spring flowers.

The lyrics are by Machi Tawara, known for Salad Anniversary.

Say “Hello?” and a child just might start singing.

Goat MailSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma

Nono-chan (Murakata Nonoka) “Yagi-san Yubin” Music Video

A very unique children’s song featuring the absent-minded White Goat and Black Goat.

The lyrics are by Michio Mado, who also wrote “Zō-san,” and the music is by Ikuma Dan.

Its charm lies in the heartwarming world where you can’t help but laugh at the endless loop of the two writing letters back and forth without ever conveying their messages.

First broadcast on NHK Radio in 1953, the song has long been beloved on programs like NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Try singing it together as a parent and child, smiling at the thought that it would be quicker if they just met and talked in person.

Shuriken NinjaTaniguchi Kunihiro

Finger Play: “Shuriken Ninja” (Kasama Tomobe Kindergarten Child-Rearing Information)

It’s a play song where you pretend to be a ninja: you jump to dodge the “foot shuriken” aimed at your feet, crouch to avoid the “head shuriken” aimed at your head, and catch the “ninja chop” with a sword-catching pose.