Perfect for sports day parachute routines! Recommended J-pop songs

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

[Idol] YOASOBI 'Flag × Pom-pom × Easy Dance' — Theme song of Oshi no Ko — A dance you can do at sports festivals and performances! Second installment of the easy arranged dance!

YOASOBI’s song seizes the heart with its fiery performance and powerful message.

Released digitally in April 2023 as the theme song for the anime “Oshi no Ko,” it became a global hit.

The lyrics portray the inner conflicts lurking behind an idol’s facade, poignantly expressing the pain of hiding true love and vulnerability while striving for perfection.

Over a 166 BPM uptempo track, ikura’s beautiful vocals deliver a deeply moving experience.

With both high recognition and popularity, this track is also perfect for a parachute dance.

It’s sure to energize any sports day event!

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

This is the 13th single by the dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, who have gained popularity for their emotional vocals and sophisticated dance performances.

Chosen as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba in 2014, it became a hot topic for the Running Man danced during the instrumental break.

Its mysteriously soaring melody feels perfect for a parachute performance under a clear blue sky.

With its deep, layered arrangement that draws you into the routine, this dance tune stylishly elevates any school sports day.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ParadiseNiziU

Elementary school WithU danced to NiziU’s “Paradise”! [Mai dancing as all nine members in a no-cut performance]

This is a song by NiziU written as the theme for the 2023 film Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.

Speaking of NiziU, their hit song Make you happy and its “jump-rope dance” went viral and became popular among children.

Since this is also a Doraemon song, many kids may already know it.

Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to dance to, and the lyrics about cherishing close friends are a perfect match for a parachute dance.

There’s an official dance music video, so if you want to check the choreography all the way through, be sure to use that as a reference.

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sasashina

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Joyfulikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Joyful 2015

Bursting with a bright, fun vibe, this pop tune is perfect for a school sports day.

It begins with an invitation to adventure, and its exhilarating up-tempo melody and smile-filled lyrics naturally make kids want to move.

Released in September 2009 as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate,” it became Ikimonogakari’s first No.

1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart.

It was also included on the album “Hajimari no Uta” and the best-of compilation “Ikimonobakari ~Members BEST Selection~,” and has continued to be loved by many fans.

Its light, brisk rhythm and buoyant lyrics pair perfectly with the graceful motions of a parachute (paraballoon) routine, enhancing children’s performances and getting the audience’s hearts dancing—an outstanding track.

Happy Jam JamM.S.J

Happy Jam Jam | Song tied to the Shimajiro Concert [Official Shimajiro Channel]

Packed with fun moves like clapping in rhythm, turns, and jumps, “Happy Jam Jam” is perfect for kids’ dances at sports days and school performances.

“Happy Jam Jam” is a dance number where Shimajiro—the popular character from the preschool correspondence course ‘Kodomo Challenge’—dances joyfully with his friends.

The song is also popular across a wide audience, appearing in dance cover videos and on social media.

With its easy-to-dance tempo and catchy melody, grab some friends and enjoy the parachute (paraballoon) play together with lots of energy!

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nikki

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magic musicKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Magic Music” [short ver.]

This is a vibrant summer tune by Kaela Kimura.

Created for summer festivals, its happy, positive worldview adds extra fun to children’s movements.

Set to a catchy melody, it sings about the magical power of music and the thrill of romance.

Released in June 2006, it was used as the commercial song for Toshiba’s portable media player “gigabeat” and as the ending theme for tvk’s program “sakusaku.” Although it wasn’t included on the album “Scratch,” it remains one of the artist’s most popular signature songs.

If you’re pairing it with a parachute (paraballoon) routine, this refreshing track is perfect for everyone to dance to.

Its lively, pop atmosphere will make bright, cheerful performances even more delightful.

Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi

"Nyan Para☆Dance" Choreography (for Middle Preschoolers) [Kindergarten/Nursery/Certified Childcare Center/Sports Day/Recital]

Watching little children dance with cat poses and cat choreography is just so cute.

Let me introduce a charming cat dance, “Nyan-Para☆Dance,” that will bring smiles to parents’ faces when everyone performs it together at the sports day.

As the title suggests, it’s a dance that includes para-para dance elements in the chorus and other parts.

If you arrange it to match a parachute (paraballoon), everyone can enjoy dancing together! It’s also adorable to add cat ears and tails to match the kitty dance.

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nikki

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