Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers

Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi78rank/position

Fusadai Kindergarten Chorus, Middle Class (4-year-olds): 'Friends Are Wonderful'

Written by Tokiko Iwatani, this song features warm lyrics that convey the importance of friendship.

It portrays a wonderful bond where friends can communicate just by looking into each other’s eyes and help one another in times of trouble.

The song was first performed in 1977 in the Shiki Theatre Company musical “Yuta to Fushigi na Nakamatachi” (Yuta and the Strange Companions), and it was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” the same year.

With its rich, varied melodies and easy-to-remember chorus, it’s also popular as a choral piece.

It’s recommended for performances and events by four-year-olds as well.

It would be lovely if the song helps deepen the bonds between friends.

It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakata Osamu79rank/position

Ashita wa Hareru (Okaasan to Issho) / Osamu Sakata

This is “Ashita wa Hareru,” a staple song for graduation season written and composed by singer-songwriter Osamu Sakata.

Its lyrics are memorable for gently supporting the wavering hearts of children about to graduate, encouraging them to remember their friends especially when they feel sad or want to cry.

Broadcast in March 1999 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, the piece was created to coincide with the graduation of the show’s then “big brother” and “big sister” singers.

The message that hearts remain connected even when apart warmly encourages children as they set out into a new world.

Why not sing it together with teachers and parents at the graduation ceremony or thank-you party, cherishing those precious memories?

Goodbye MarchSakata Osamu, Mori Miyuki80rank/position

Goodbye March (Okaasan to Issho) / Osamu Sakata, Yuko Kanzaki, Katsuhiro Amano, Chi-ei Hyou, Jarujaru, Pikkoro, Porori

Sayonara March is the song that took over the ending theme from Manekko Pun, which had been used since the start of the puppet show Niko Niko Pun.

This was the first time the ending theme had changed within the same puppet show, and it continued to be used for the following eight years.

The hand gate at the end of the program, which is now a standard feature, is said to have started with Sayonara March.

It wonderfully captures the scene of children cheerfully heading home, and it’s heartwarming to see them still playfully having fun right up to the very end as they leave.

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Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~Matsu Takako81rank/position

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)

Known as the theme song of the film Frozen, this piece is a masterpiece that fully showcases Takako Matsu’s vocal prowess.

The lyrics, which sing of the resolve to accept one’s true self, resonated with many people.

Upon its release in March 2014, it held the No.

1 spot on RecoChoku’s rankings for 28 consecutive days.

It topped the chart a total of 13 times, setting a new all-time record.

It’s a song that gives you courage when you lack confidence or want to take a new step forward.

rainbowtsuji ayano82rank/position

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Niji by Ayano Tsuji is a song about the feeling that no matter how tough things get, just having your child there makes you happy.

It’s included on the 2022 album HELLO WOMAN.

The lyrics depict how a child’s expressions and form change by the minute and second, filling each day with happiness.

The catchy melody, which conveys the everyday joys and the sense of a child growing step by step, is another highlight.

After listening, you’ll definitely want to give your child a big hug!

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SAKI

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LullabySakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin83rank/position

Lullaby

This song, which was selected for the 2007 Japan’s Top 100 Songs, is a children’s song with lyrics by Hakushū Kitahara and music by Shin Kusakawa.

In Japan, it is cherished as a lullaby and is often heard as a music box tune inside toys for babies.

The sound of a music box is said to be good for prenatal education, so this song played on a music box could be considered the best.

In addition, this video features the sound inside a mother’s womb in the background, which is said to have a calming effect on babies.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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From MotherKasai Shunsuke84rank/position

Shunsuke Kasai / From Mother

The timing of a child’s first birthday is a perfect opportunity to look back on their growth so far, isn’t it? This is a piece by Shunsuke Kasai that reflects, from a mother’s perspective, on various memories related to the child’s birth and watching them grow.

The piano-centered sound conveys a strong sense of warmth, and its gentle atmosphere communicates a deep affection.

It depicts the joy of a child’s birth and growth, while also impressively expressing the mother’s happiness at being by the child’s side and her gratitude toward the child.

It’s a powerful yet tender composition that evokes a sense of hope as we move forward into the future.

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kappamaki

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