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!
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Perfect for school sports day parachute routines! Recommended J‑POP songs (41–50)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-member mixed-gender pop-rock band whose powerful yet transparent vocals and outstanding pop sensibilities have earned strong support, especially among younger listeners.
Chosen as the set piece for the TV program Sukkiri’s “Let’s Become One! Dance ONE Project,” the track has surpassed 100 million streams despite never being released as a single.
With its chorus-first opening and breezy beat, it’s a perfect fit as background music for a parachute performance.
Brimming with freshness throughout, this pop tune elevates the mood and adds vibrant color to any routine.
Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko
This is the debut single by Yumiko Seki, a Canada-born singer-songwriter who is also active as a stage actress, narrator, and milliner.
The song was used as the very first opening theme for the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan, and many people of that generation may find it irresistibly nostalgic.
Its gentle vocals and lively beat pair wonderfully with children’s performances.
It’s a number that perfectly matches the pop appeal of a parachute dance, setting a bright mood for the competition.
rainbowyuzu
This is the 29th single by Yuzu, a folk duo that has won a wide range of fans with songs that prominently feature acoustic guitar arrangements and catchy harmonies.
Used as a corporate image song for Nippon Life, the track overwhelms with its delicate guitar sound layered over rich, heavy strings.
The soaring chorus melody makes the para-balloon performances under the blue sky look even more vibrant.
It’s a refreshing number that adds color to an entire sports day, not just to specific events.
Happinessarashi
This is the 20th single by Arashi, a five-member group that, as a national idol group, has each member active in a variety of fields beyond music.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” and it has become a staple at concerts and on music shows—one of Arashi’s signature tracks.
Its driving beat and catchy pop melody boost kids’ excitement while enhancing performances.
It’s the perfect number for a sports day held under a blue sky, letting the audience get hyped as they watch the performances.
Swallow feat. Midories, Neru Nagahama, and Tokyo Metropolitan Katakura High School Wind EnsembleToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra covered YOASOBI’s hit, and with Midories gaining recognition, the song Tsubame is spreading in popularity much like Paprika.
Since it was also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” many of you may find it familiar.
In that sense, it’s a song that can unite not only the students performing the parachute dance but also the parents, bringing the entire venue together.
If you’re planning a parachute routine with clear contrasts—restrained verses in the A and B sections and a chorus where the horns joyfully ring out—this song is a perfect match.
The YOASOBI version is wonderful too—give it a listen!
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
This is the 28th single by singer Hideki Saijo, who was counted among the “New Big Three” in the pop scene of the 1970s and enjoyed popularity as a top male idol singer.
It’s an arrangement of Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” with cheer-style lyrics and a youthful kayō pop feel—a song that even generations unfamiliar with Hideki Saijo have likely heard at least once.
With its catchy phrases and melodies and an arrangement that lifts your spirits, it’s perfect as background music for a school sports day.
It’s a pop tune loved across generations that makes you want to cheer along, singing as the kids perform with a parachute.
Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko
“Egao no Mahō,” known as the opening song of the anime Hanakappa, features lyrics that make you imagine everyone smiling together and leave you with a warm, gentle feeling when you listen.
The melody is bright, and it’s also popular as a children’s dance song.
Since many childcare facilities hold sports days in the fall, how about performing a dance to this track? As you’d expect from such a popular song, there are many choreography videos available.
It’s perfect for a parachute (paraballoon) performance too, so give it a try!
