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Rankings of Yoshinao Nakada’s Popular Songs [2026]

Yoshinao Nakada was a professional composer known as the author of children’s songs that virtually everyone in Japan has sung at least once in childhood, such as “Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa” (I Found a Little Autumn) and “Medaka no Gakkō” (The Medaka Fish School).

It’s said that he composed nearly 3,000 pieces over his lifetime, creating not only children’s songs but also school anthems, company songs, and songs for local governments.

He was also known as an educator, serving from 1953 as a lecturer in the Music Department of Ferris Junior College.

In this article, we present a ranking of Yoshinao Nakada’s most popular songs.

Why not listen with the feeling of returning to your childhood?

Nakata Yoshinao Popular Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)

Tottoko Strollsakushi: ezaki aoi / sakkyoku: nakata yoshinao43rank/position

A hand-play song that delights babies: “Tottoko Stroll”
Tottoko Strollsakushi: ezaki aoi / sakkyoku: nakata yoshinao

As your baby gradually starts to stand and cruise while holding onto things, the idea of going out for walks becomes more and more exciting, doesn’t it? “Tottoko Sampo” will make you look forward to those days even more.

You’ll go for walks in various places, but in verses 1 and 2 there are a few little mishaps! Move your baby along with those unexpected moments.

They might be startled at first, but it will become more and more fun! And at the place you visit in verse 3, a tasty reward awaits! If you sing to the rhythm and gently sway your baby in time with the actions in the lyrics, they’re sure to love it!

Even Kaze-san.Lyrics: Kaoru Shibayama ・ Libretto: Hachirō Satō / Composition: Yoshinao Nakata44rank/position

[Children's Song] Even Mr. Wind — Original Version (with Lyrics) / Lyrics by Kaoru Shibayama, Additional Lyrics by Hachiro Sato, Music by Yoshinao Nakata / February • Age 3 • Winter / Piano — Singing with Accompaniment
Even Kaze-san. Lyrics: Shibayama Kaoru / Draft: Satō Hachirō / Composition: Nakata Yoshinao

A nursery rhyme perfect for the winter season when the cold wind blows is “Even the Wind.” Set to beautiful piano tones, it sings about the wind personified.

The charming lyrics, which feel as if they spring from a child’s imagination, leave a strong impression.

It’s also recommended to express the blowing wind throughout the piece with smooth piano playing.

It’s a song that makes you want to listen while gazing at a winter scene.

Let the soft, gentle timbre—warm enough to ease the chill of the season—wash over you.

Even Kaze-san.Sakushi: Shibayama Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao45rank/position

Even the Wind-san — Lyrics by Kaoru Shibayama / Additional lyrics by Hachirō Satō, Music by Yoshinao Nakata
Even Kaze-san.Sakushi: Shibayama Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

In winter, cold winds often blow.

This song brings those winds close to home; the wind that we used to think of as howling and unpleasant might stir different feelings.

You might hear it rattling the windows, whistling, turning the pages of a book…

Perhaps that’s because Mr.

Wind uses hands, a mouth, and eyes and lives just like we do? It’s a sweet, whimsical song.

laundrySakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao46rank/position

Tactile play (clapping/interaction game): Sleepy time – Ages 0 and up
laundrySakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

This song is a nursery rhyme and one of the interactive play activities that parents and children can enjoy from infancy.

While humming the song, mothers and fathers can hold their child and play together.

As you hold your child in your arms, gently rock them or give them a warm hug.

Being close to you and hearing your gentle voice will help your child feel secure and relaxed.

It’s a highly recommended interactive play activity that has been enjoyed for generations.

Knock knock knock knock, Grandpa with a beardSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao47rank/position

It’s a hand-play song that’s super popular with kids.

Even tiny babies will laugh out loud when they see you singing with big, exaggerated facial expressions and hand movements! It’s perfect for moms and dads trying a hand-play song for the first time.

You can have fun adding variations—like making a deliberately sad face and lowering your tone of voice, or singing faster or slower to change the tempo.

Since you can move your bodies and play together, it’s perfect for enjoying at home on rainy days!