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 wants to sing together (51–60)
Ta-da-da-da-daaa!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
It takes courage to try something you’ve never done before—even for adults.
All the more so for little kids who don’t have much experience in the world yet.
But maybe this upbeat song will help lift their spirits.
There are surely many parents who want their children to take on all kinds of challenges with the attitude this song conveys.
Sometimes they’ll fail.
But if they succeed, let’s celebrate with a big “Panpaka-paan!”—just like the song’s title!
One, two, three!Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This is the July 2019 song “One-Two-Three!” The composer is Osamu Sakata, who served as the 7th “Uta no Onii-san” on Okaasan to Issho, and the lyricist is his daughter, Megumi Sakata, who is also a children’s song singer—making it a parent–child collaboration.
It’s also a message song that serves as a cheer for children: capturing animals as they hop and leap, and encouraging everyone to do their best and jump together.
PocopotteitoMutekichi, Mīnya, Mēkobu
This is the opening theme song for the puppet show “Poco Potteito” from “Okaasan to Issho.” It’s sung by the characters: Mute-kichi played by Motoko Kumai, Mīnya played by Emiri Katō, and Mēkobu played by Osamu Hinata.
It’s a cute song about potatoes that kids love.
Banana Parent and Childkashiwa tetsu · hayashi akira · shuu saeko
Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head—the song “Banana no Oyako” (“Banana Family”).
The tempo speeds up in the first and second verses, and keeping up with the tongue-twister chorus gets progressively harder.
That challenge is part of the fun, and you’ll find yourself humming along before you know it.
It’s a song that’s been performed on Okaasan to Issho since the 1980s, so I think people of many ages know it.
With its tropical vibe, it conjures images of blue skies and the sea.
It might be even better to belt it out freely outdoors on a sunny day than just listen to it indoors.
Get excited with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone wants to sing together (61–70)
Gather! SmilesHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi
Atsumare! Egao (Gather, Smiles!) was released as the song for February 1999.
The lyrics and music were written by Kentaro Hayami, who was serving as the “Uta no Onii-san” at the time.
It’s such an uplifting tune that makes you want to grab a friend’s hand and start running! Children have all kinds of personalities—some can play with friends right away, while others have a hard time joining in or speaking up.
At times like that, how about singing this song together? It might be a chance to start caring more about other friends.
Hikaru MiraiYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
It’s an exciting, up-tempo song that carries the message, “If you bravely take the first step, a bright future awaits.” It gives courage not only to children but also to adults, leaving you feeling somehow positive and forward-looking.
treasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A heartwarming song brimming with warmth has been born from “Okaasan to Issho.” Gently resonating with the harmonies of Yuuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece tenderly explores the theme of the precious happiness found close to home.
Their clear, expansive vocals vividly paint the joyful moments nestled in everyday life.
Digitally released on October 9, 2024, the song has also been featured on the “Okaasan to Issho” program and is included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Best Hyurara Bunbun!” It’s perfect not only for parents and children to enjoy together, but also for shared moments with kids in nursery schools and kindergartens.