[Okaasan to Issho] What are Kentaro Hayami and Ayumi Shigemori’s popular songs?

Dandelion-chan and Horsetail-kunHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi8rank/position

Dandelion-chan and Horsetail-kun

When spring arrives, along come Dandelion Girl “Tanpopo-chan” and Horsetail Boy “Tsukushi-kun.” With their cute yellow petals and little brown caps, these icons of spring are celebrated in a charming melody—a song that really lets you feel the arrival of the season.

Wait a second, Fuyu!Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi9rank/position

Wait a second, Fuyu!

Autumn is a wonderful season when you can enjoy lots of delicious food and see beautiful fall foliage.

But once winter arrives, that precious autumn comes to an end, doesn’t it? This song captures the wistful feeling of holding on to autumn, set to an upbeat, lively rhythm for a fun sing-along.

Our LocomotionHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi10rank/position

Our Locomotion Kentaro Hayami / Ayumi Shigemori | Osamu Sakata | Okaasan to Issho

These days we have many ways to travel, like the Shinkansen and airplanes, but this song shines a spotlight on the SL—namely, the steam locomotive.

A train chugging along while billowing white smoke from its chimney: the song’s medium tempo and cheerful vibe perfectly match that image.

The lyrics are also great, packed with onomatopoeia that makes you want to say them out loud.

By the way, the “locomotion” in the title means “movement,” and steam locomotives are called “SL” in Japanese from the S of “steam” and the L of “locomotion.”

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Wow!! Stylish!Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi11rank/position

Wow!! So stylish

Lions combing their manes, elephants taking showers, hippos washing themselves, and crocodiles brushing their teeth.

It’s a fun song about animals grooming themselves.

Listening to this song might even make children want to imitate them and busily get themselves ready.

One apple pieHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi12rank/position

One apple pie

There’s only one apple pie, but since two of us are eating, we’ll split it in half.

Then what about sharing one chocolate among three people? Sharing snacks can be tricky, but it’s fun when everyone eats together.

This is a heartwarming piece that evokes the scene at the dining table.

Dad is always awake.Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi13rank/position

Dad is always awake.

A song from “Okaasan to Issho” that’s not so common: one with a dad theme.

Even when you wake up in the middle of the night or can’t get out of bed in the morning, Dad is always up.

Dad gently strokes your head.

Knowing their child is watching them like this would surely make dads feel, “All right, I’ll do my best!”

Pop’n PopcornHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi14rank/position

Pop'n Popcorn

It’s a call-and-response song you can enjoy singing along to with kids.

The lyrics are very cute and simple, so as long as you remember the word “popcorn,” you’re all set! But since the snack after all that fun will naturally be popcorn, you might want to be prepared, haha.