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!

Playlist

Perfect for sports day parachute routines! Recommended J-pop songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Value your true self and keep moving forward
2	Smileyuzu		A refreshing, exhilarating song themed around yuzu’s smile
3	AdventureYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s Adventure Theme Song
4	Power of the Paradisearashi		Arashi’s 50th single, the Rio Olympics theme song
5	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that gives you the courage to face adversity
6	seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKRN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s theme song for a sports day
7	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Boost individuality and self-esteem with Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s fight song
8	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		A children's cheer song with an SDGs message
9	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song that energizes the venue with its music
10	The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari		A grand song that looks forward with hope
11	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A hand-play song the whole family can enjoy. Fosters cooperation and expressiveness.
12	Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko		A children's song themed around space and planets
13	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's cover of Picnic
14	100% CourageHikaru GENJI		Hikaru Genji's theme song for Nintama Rantarō
15	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		A signature song by V6 that stands as a Johnny’s milestone
16	Zoo ~Because You’re Here~zūtopia 2		Japanese promotional song for Zootopia 2
17	Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN		An Encouragement Song by GReeeeN
18	Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai		Pop-rock songs by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
19	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s theme song for the Doraemon movie
20	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon’s pep song suitable for a sports day
21	Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido		A cheerful song from The Little Mermaid
22	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s rock songs shine at school sports festivals
23	Kitearashi		Arashi’s song composed by Kenshi Yonezu, a sports day cheer song
24	Anywhere ~How Far I’ll Go~Yabiku Tomona		Moana theme song singer Chinatsu Yayama’s signature song
25	Become the windtsuji ayano		Tsuji Ayano The Cat Returns ending song
26	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s signature song depicts gratitude and parting
27	Otherworldly Mixed Grand BallHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's movie theme song portrays ghosts in an endearing way
28	Hakuna MatataRaion Kingu		No worries with Hakuna Matata
29	HIGH FIVETakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu's theme song
30	Thunderous applauseLiSA		LiSA's World Cup theme song
31	Hi-hoshirayukihime		A song from Snow White performed in the play. A dwarfs’ work song.
32	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A refreshing number by Ketsumeishi that depicts friendship
33	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Theme song of Naniwa Danshi
34	BOYKing Gnu		King Gnu’s dream support song
35	Colorfulyuzu		Boost teamwork at the sports day with Yuzu’s upbeat songs
36	BeautifulSuperfly		Superfly’s sports day cheering song
37	Smile, Smile ~Xiao Yi Xiao!~Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z 18th single
38	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI's “Gunjou” Perfect for Parachute Play
39	ASOBONiziU		NiziU’s “ASOBO” is a fun song themed around play.
40	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Mixed Nuts by Official HIGE DANDism
41	Galaxy Express 999Godaigo		Godiego's Galaxy Express 999 theme song
42	Try EverythingDream Ami		Dream Ami's Zootopia theme song
43	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		The exhilarating pop rock of Ryokuoushoku Shakai
44	Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko		Chibi Maruko-chan's opening theme song
45	rainbowyuzu		A refreshing Yuzu song for sports day
46	Happinessarashi		A popular single by Arashi, a fast-paced, poppy theme song
47	Swallow feat. Midories, Neru Nagahama, and Tokyo Metropolitan Katakura High School Wind EnsembleToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		YOASOBI’s “Tsubame” is optimal as a parachute-balloon song
48	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s “YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)” is a staple song at school sports festivals.
49	Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko		Smile Magic, children's dance song
50	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		LiSA's Demon Slayer theme song
51	POKÉDANCEnanahira		A Pokémon song that celebrates the joy of friendship
52	Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls		E-girls’ 10th work, the Chibi Maruko-chan opening theme
53	School HeavenFingā 5		Finger Five's school mega-hit song
54	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura to perform the new opening theme
55	paprikaFoorin		Foorin Kenshi Yonezu–produced, society-phenomenon song
56	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI's theme song for Oshi no Ko
57	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP's song that became a social phenomenon
58	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU, Doraemon theme song
59	Joyfulikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's Pocky commercial song
60	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A dance song by Sandaime J Soul Brothers for a sports day
61	magic musicKimura Kaera		Kimura Kaela’s refreshing song that brightens up the summer
62	Happy Jam JamM.S.J		Shimajiro’s Happy Dance
63	Sun KnockNogizaka 46		A Nogizaka46 song that expresses the courage to liberate an introverted heart
64	Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi		A cute dance where a child dances in a cat pose