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 (241–250)
Lots of heartsYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

It’s a song about the heartbeat.
The constant “thump-thump” might be a simple question for children: when can you hear it? And when does it start racing? For children, that might feel mysterious.
Go! Go! Explorersyume, taisei, shusshu, poppo, pantan-eki-cho

It’s a fun song that sparks children’s sense of adventure.
Featuring a rhythmic melody and lively lyrics, it depicts a quest to uncover seven mysteries as a member of an expedition team.
The song celebrates the joy of moving forward together with friends and the start of a journey full of surprises and discoveries, encouraging kids to take on new challenges.
It’s a tie-in song with the NHK program “With Dad,” and is included on the album “With Dad: Song Album Go! Go! Explorers.” This track is perfect for family time, as parents and children can enjoy singing and dancing together.
Let’s go out!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

It’s the song that was used on “Okaasan to Issho: Atsumare! Doyoubi” when the children danced together with the Taiso big brother and big sister.
Set to a hip-hop-style track, it seems like they make a bento with rice balls, rolled omelet, and fried shrimp and then head out.
The Banana That Flew AwayMori Miyuki

It’s a song about a banana that two children were fighting over; it slips—whoosh!—and flies off, travels through all sorts of places, and ultimately leaps into the mouth of a ship’s captain who’s napping on deck.
It’s a popular children’s song that has been sung for many years on the TV show “Okaasan to Issho.”
Kantarō the North Wind KidYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

I’m sure everyone has heard this song at least once, right? It’s so popular that you always hear it in winter, or a family member hums it.
If Dad and Mom sing it, it seems like it would really capture their interest.
Get excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classics everyone wants to sing together (251–260)
mugya mugyaHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

The song title uses a uniquely expressive phrase, “Mugya Mugya.” It was the Monthly Song for September 2021.
Written and composed by Satoko Shibata, its TV visuals featured a striking animation drawn with simple black lines to match the music.
The word “mugya mugya” probably expresses the feeling of not being able to be straightforward.
I really hope you’ll let children listen to it, as it says, “Yes, that happens,” in a gentle way.
It beautifully sings, from a child’s perspective, about the emotions we all have when we can’t be honest with our feelings.
It’s a wonderful song.
Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

Introducing the lively “Norinori Norimono Dance Medley,” a popular song from NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho.
It’s a perfect medley for kids who love vehicles, featuring lots of cars, airplanes, trains, boats, and more.
Move your body to the music, strike poses, and imitate the motions of different vehicles with big, energetic actions.
With its rhythmic sound and lyrics that keep interest high until the end, children may find themselves completely absorbed.
Prepare a spacious area so kids can move freely and enjoy it to the fullest!



