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 classics everyone wants to sing together (251–260)
A Round WorldYokoyama Daisuke / Ono Atsuko
A very gentle song that resonates even with adults.
In this song, the moon gives a gift to a crying boy, easing his sadness and turning it into a joyful time.
It seems even tears can turn into candy, so the tears you shed become sweet memories!
Get pumped with popular songs from 'Okaasan to Issho'! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (261–270)
Kirarara DanceHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
As we grow up, we tend to forget the feeling that rain sparkles beautifully and that splashing around is so much fun! For children, wearing rain boots and stepping into puddles is one of the most enjoyable games.
This is a song that captures the cheerful, excited feeling that only a rainy day can bring.
Wrinkle-wrinkle-wrinklyYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
“Shiwa shiwa shiwa wa ~ shiwa shiwa shiwa wa ~” — the title might make your heart skip a beat a little, but the catchy, lingering lyrics make this song addictive.
Lyrics and music by Ayano Tsuji.
It’s also the punchline of the song, but be sure not to go counting Mom’s wrinkles.
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!
The whale is listening.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
https://www.tiktok.com/@okaitsu0936/video/7367962907637796104A gentle ballad that feels very soothing, NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” Song of May 2024, “Kujira ga Kiiteiru” (The Whale Is Listening), is written and composed by Beautiful Hummingbird.
Beautiful Hummingbird is a duo consisting of vocalist Mitsuko Koike and guitarist Nobuaki Tabata.
With lyrics that depict the way sounds of nature connect—such as “the whale, the frog, and the wind are listening”—and a tender melody, the song gives a sense that everyone is connected.
The animation is by picture-book and animation artist Osamu Sakai, whose warm, picture-book-like visuals further enhance the song’s world.
Sticky SambaHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A song beloved by parents and children for its unique lyrics and rhythm: “Neba Neba Samba,” which appeared as the Song of the Month on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in July 2024.
The lyrics were written by Masahiko Sato, an advertising creator and media artist, together with Tomoko Kaizuka, known for the E-TV program “PythagoraSwitch.” The composition was jointly done by Masaki Kurihara, who has worked on songs for E-TV’s “Inai Inai Baa!,” and Masahiko Sato.
“Neba Neba Samba” is characterized by a clip composed entirely of animation.
It’s fun to watch, making it a great recommendation for parents and children to enjoy together!
Under the Big Chestnut TreeSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko
It’s a classic hand-play song that kids sing and dance to at nursery schools and kindergartens.
Since it’s been passed down for generations, many people probably listened to it as children and now sing and play it with their own kids.
It’s a very short song, but by changing the speed and repeating it, you can enjoy it over and over.