Perfect for sports day parachute routines! Recommended J-pop songs
Parachute performances at school sports days are so colorful and fun, aren’t they? Watching the children move with the parachute, puff it up, and hide under it always brings out so many smiles.
Here, we’re introducing recommended J-pop songs that are perfect for sports-day parachute routines! We’ve gathered a wide range—from songs actually used in kindergartens and nurseries to popular tracks kids know that make the performance even more enjoyable.
Please use these songs as a reference and create a fun routine together! We hope you make wonderful memories at your sports day!
Perfect for sports day parachute performances! Recommended J‑POP songs (1–10)
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This piece features a bright melody overflowing with smiles and hope, paired with powerful harmonies that leave a strong impression.
It celebrates the beauty of moving forward while cherishing your true self.
The beautiful choral work woven by the six voices of Little Glee Monster resonates deeply.
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was selected as the Coca-Cola summer campaign song and the theme song for the 100th National High School Baseball Championship.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart wavers, when you feel uncertain, or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
In a parachute (paraballoon) performance, the song’s refreshing quality and dynamism will make children’s smiles and movements shine even brighter.
Smileyuzu
A song by YUZU, the folk duo that many people first picture when they hear “artists who started as street musicians.” It’s included on their fourth mini-album, YUZU SMILE, which is themed around “smile.” The acoustic guitar riding a lively shuffle beat and their exquisite harmonies feel so pleasant, don’t they? The choral sections in the song can be sung along by children during performances, creating an even greater sense of unity.
It’s a refreshing number brimming with energy, perfect for a colorful parachute routine.
AdventureYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song “Adventure” is a happy tune packed with the joy of exploration! Released in February 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu” campaign.
The lyrics evoke the thrill of breaking out of everyday life and diving into the unknown, making you feel excited just by listening.
With youth as its motif, it’s perfect for sparking a sense of adventure and fun! It’s great as background music for outings and will make parachute-play time even more lively.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is a song that gently stays by your side and gives you the courage to look ahead.
Its lyrics convey a strong will to face adversity and the importance of self-acceptance, softly nudging everyone who deals with daily challenges forward.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “About Sunday Night…” it was released digitally in April 2023.
It also featured in a Spotify commercial, drawing wide attention.
The track became a massive hit, surpassing 200 million streams at the fastest pace in the band’s history, and won an Excellence Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
If you use it with a parachute (parachute dance), focus on the chorus—sing along and lighten your heart.
It’s sure to become a wonderful memory!
CharacterRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai—also known as Ryokushaka—is a pop band with a captivatingly colorful worldview, and their mid-tempo upbeat track “Character” is a standout.
Included on the album “Actor,” released in January 2022, it’s a motivational song that carries messages about the value of individuality and boosting self-esteem.
The lyrics are sprinkled with themes of the meaning of being born and the worth of one’s existence, without comparing oneself to others.
It’s a song we’d love kids who are active in school events to hear! Its bright melody and uplifting words make it approachable even for lower-grade children, and it’s a perfect fit for a kindergarten or preschool sports day’s parachute routine.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA excites fans primarily on the live circuit with a high-tension melodic hardcore sound and undeniably compelling harmonies.
This is their first digital-only single.
It’s a cover of the English folk song “Picnic,” and was featured in au’s popular “Santaro Series” commercials.
The positive lyrics set to a familiar melody could fuel the energy of children striving to perfect a performance at a school sports day.
With a driving arrangement that highlights the vivid colors of a parachute routine, it’s a solid yet pop-tinged rock tune.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
With music overflowing with smiles, the entire venue comes together in excitement.
Its positive message and heartwarming melody are sure to bring out joyful expressions in children.
Used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi 8” since May 2022 and included on the mini-album “Unity” released that July, this track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a pop tune full of vitality.
The music video features captivating dance as well, with the power to lift listeners’ spirits.
Since parachute dancing is a lively and fun performance, it pairs perfectly with this song, which highlights the cuteness of the routine.
It’s actually used for popular events at school sports days, and its distinctive sound and bright atmosphere help bring out the fun in children’s performances.