Kentaro Hayami Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Here and thereHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi11rank/position

Here and there

Holding hands is fun, and when our shoulders touch, it makes me happy.

If we fight, it makes me very sad, but when our eyes meet, we make up.

Listening to it as an adult, it starts to feel like it might actually be a song about first love—a gentle, tender-sounding piece.

Dandelion-chan and Horsetail-kunHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi12rank/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.

Dango Three BrothersHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi13rank/position

With Mother / Dango Three Brothers

This song is a tango-style children’s tune released in 1999 as an original piece for NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho.” A song about a trio of skewered dumpling siblings, it became a big hit along with its adorable characters.

The Sato–Uchino duo who created this song have also written and composed many songs for “PythagoraSwitch.”

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Wait a second, Fuyu!Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi14rank/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.

Beyond the rainbowHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi15rank/position

Beyond the Rainbow — Together with Mother, April 1996 Song

A rainbow arches across the sky after the rain.

“I wonder what lies beyond it?”—that’s exactly the kind of question every child can’t help but ask, isn’t it? Listening to this song, which sings of the sun after the rain and the warmth of a friend’s hand in yours, somehow makes your spirits feel brighter too.

Our LocomotionHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi16rank/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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Araki Jakkan

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Wow!! Stylish!Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi17rank/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 Ayumi18rank/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.

Pop’n PopcornHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi19rank/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.

Let’s go to the park.Hayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi20rank/position

[Song♫] Let's Go to the Park / With Mother (Covered by UtaSta) [Animated PV]

Osamu Sakata, affectionately known as a former “Uta no Onii-san” (the big brother who sings), has created many songs, and one of his most popular is “Let’s Go to the Park.” Since it was performed on the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho,” it has been sung at kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan.

The song captures the excitement of going out to the park.

There’s a call-and-response section in the middle, so it’s sure to get everyone energized when sung together.

It’s also fun to sing before heading out to the park.

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yamamoto

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