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 classics everyone wants to sing together (21–30)
Song of CourageOno Atsuko
It’s a song that gently yet powerfully encourages children as they leap into a new world.
Created as the theme song for the movie Shimajiro: “Shimajiro to Yuuki no Uta,” released in March 2025, “Yuuki no Uta” is a track filled with the importance of trusting your friends and the courage to take a step forward.
The vocalist is Atsuko Ono, beloved by many parents and children from NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho.” She drew attention for not only singing the song but also making her first attempt at voice acting in the film.
Just as the audience joins together in song during a scene in the movie, the melody is designed to make it easy for everyone to sing along.
As a pep song to blow away anxious feelings, it’s recommended for teachers and children to sing together at entrance ceremonies and advancement gatherings!
Starry Sky CarnivalSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko
This is “Hoshizora Carnival,” the monthly song from September 1990, sung by Osamu Sakata and Yuko Kanzaki.
It’s a popular number often used in school performances.
The lively sound has a tropical vibe, and it’s absolutely adorable when children dance to it.
It also feels like a nighttime party, so it could work well for a Christmas event.
Since various animals appear in the song, dressing the kids in animal costumes would be cute too.
Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone will want to sing together (31–40)
Our SongYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
This song carries a lovely message: no matter when, singing can lift your spirits and make you happy.
Lots of adults love karaoke, too, right? In other words, singing can change your mood.
And that’s true for children as well.
That might be why there are so many singing segments on “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother).
Let’s enjoy a fun time together by singing along with the show—songs about food, brushing teeth, bedtime, and more!
Magic DoorYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Is it perhaps inspired by the land of dreams? The song cheerfully sings about scenes like amusement parks and theme parks—what could be called a paradise for children.
The lyrics were written by Amemori Nemuri and Yuu Sawamura, and the music was composed by Yasuhiro Takano; the song was created in 2010.
Laughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu
When everyone laughs together, it warms both the heart and the body, doesn’t it? There’s a song themed around that wonderful “sound of laughter,” written and composed by Masamitsu Tayama.
Beloved on the NHK program Okaasan to Issho, this song is included on releases such as the 1990 album NHK Okaasan to Issho Best 35.
Just mimicking the unique laughs to the rhythm can fill the whole classroom with a bright atmosphere.
If teachers sing it with gestures during entrance ceremonies or class advancement periods, it quickly eases the children’s nerves and spreads a circle of smiles.
With its comical movements and the chance for everyone to burst into laughter together, this piece is perfect for bringing new friends closer!
Number SongSakata Osamu. Kanzaki Yuko
I bet there are kids who got interested in numbers after listening to this song! While listening to “The Numbers Song,” let’s have fun learning the numbers, too.
It’s a very cheerful tune, so even little children are sure to enjoy it.
Bean Squad Bibin-BiinHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
The October 2017 song “Omame Sentai Bibinbiin.” Since they’re beans, it’s “bean,” of course.
From the title alone it sounds fun, and when you listen, it definitely lives up to expectations—a delightful song.
The singing big brother and big sister, along with the exercise big brother and big sister, become a superhero squad—the Bean Sentai—and sing and dance joyfully.
It’s a track that both adults and children can enjoy together.
