Osamu Sakata Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

[Song] Because I Met YouSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu11rank/position

Senior Class “Because I Could Meet You” « Life Presentation « Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University Affiliated Kindergarten

At recitals, it’s common to perform songs, right? One I highly recommend is “Because I Met You.” It was sung on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” and it conveys the joy of laughing together with friends and the bright feeling that tomorrow will be a good day.

The lyrics are short and the melody is simple, so it should be easy for children to learn.

It might sound a bit bittersweet if sung at a graduation ceremony, but the lyrics are positive and the tune is cheerful, so why not give it a try?

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It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu12rank/position

Ashita wa Hareru [Piano Sheet Music] Okaasan to Issho

First broadcast in March 1999 on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” as the monthly song, this has become a classic graduation tune still sung at many preschools today.

Even on days when you cry or things don’t go well, it carries a positive message that tomorrow will surely be sunny.

Its lyrics use words that are easy for children to understand, and the bright melody feels like a gentle push forward every time you hear it.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step while remembering the days spent with friends.

The lyrics are short and easy to memorize, so you can easily imagine children singing it energetically with piano accompaniment.

Highly recommended for those who want to warmly color the entrance scene of a graduation ceremony or to convey their support for children setting off on a new journey.

Because I was able to meet youSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu13rank/position

Because I Was Able to Meet You (Okaasan to Issho) - Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

Sung by Osamu Sakata, this song wraps children’s hearts in a warm, heartfelt melody and gentle words.

It celebrates the joy of meeting someone special, and singing it brings a smile to your face.

Since it aired on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2008, it has been loved by many children.

With bright, energetic vocals, Yuzo Imai and Shoko Haida perform the song.

When sung at graduation ceremonies or recitals, it brings everyone’s hearts together and is sure to become a wonderful memory!

Mom’s MarriageSakata Osamu14rank/position

A tear-jerking song: 'Mom's Wedding' ~English ver~ Osamu Sakata wedding song

This song is about a child who grew up in a single-mother household, always protected by their mother, and who, upon becoming an adult, begins to wish for their mother’s happiness.

In the lyrics, the mother apologizes out of guilt for raising the child alone, but the child responds, “You’ve done enough.” Just that alone is enough to bring me to tears.

For those who grew up in similar circumstances, it may be a song you can’t listen to without crying.

I hope mothers and fathers who are raising children on their own right now will listen to it too—it’s a heartwarming parent–child song.

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Beyond the rainbowSakata Osamu15rank/position

Ensemble: "Beyond the Rainbow" (5-year-old class)

Osamu Sakata’s songs bring dreams and hope to children.

This piece is a lovely song that conveys a spirit of adventure in searching for a rainbow and the warmth of holding hands with friends.

Its simple, approachable melody is sure to resonate with children.

Released in November 1996, this song has long been cherished as a warm, family-friendly work.

How about including it as an ensemble piece for the senior kindergarten class? Singing and playing it together with the children will surely become a wonderful memory.

Hearing the gentle performance will surely move the parents as well.

Under the Big Chestnut TreeSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko16rank/position

Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree (with gestures)

It’s a classic hand-play song that kids sing and dance to at nursery schools and kindergartens.

Since it’s been passed down for generations, many people probably listened to it as children and now sing and play it with their own kids.

It’s a very short song, but by changing the speed and repeating it, you can enjoy it over and over.

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bento boxSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko17rank/position

[Hand Play] The Bento Lunch Box Song♪

We’ll pack rice balls and side dishes into a bento box.

If you sing it in modern times, you might find yourself wondering a bit about the contents of the bento, but it could be fun to actually make a bento exactly as described in the song.

Try changing the size depending on whose bento box it is, and experiment with singing in a soft voice.

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The Colors of the Rainbow and the Little StarSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko18rank/position

Rainbow Colors and the Little Stars by Himawari x2 (♪ Long ago, the colors of the rainbow ~) With Lyrics | Children's Song, Okaasan to Issho | Rainbow Colors and Stars

It’s a gentle, ballad-style song that sings, “There used to be white in the rainbow, and the stars were in the sky at noon.” As for why the white disappeared—listen and find out.

And guess what: the composer is none other than the world-renowned drummer Akira Jimbo.

They are good friends.Sakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko19rank/position

♪ The two are good friends, 24.4.27

This is the song from the short animated series “Futari wa Nakayoshi,” which aired on Okaasan to Issho and features the sibling duo Goo and Sue as the main characters.

Even after the series ended, it has remained a popular song performed by the show’s singing hosts.

Starry Sky CarnivalSakata Osamu, Kanzaki Yūko20rank/position

Starry Sky Carnival (Dance for Younger Children)

This is “Hoshizora Carnival,” the monthly song from September 1990, sung by Osamu Sakata and Yuko Kanzaki.

It’s a popular number often used in school performances.

The lively sound has a tropical vibe, and it’s absolutely adorable when children dance to it.

It also feels like a nighttime party, so it could work well for a Christmas event.

Since various animals appear in the song, dressing the kids in animal costumes would be cute too.

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