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What songs are popular among elementary schoolers? Well-known and sing-along favorites! [2026]

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

These days, you can listen to songs and watch music videos through various social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

Of course, many adults do, but I think a lot of elementary school kids watch them too.

This time, we’ll be introducing songs that are popular among elementary school students, as well as highly well-known tracks!

We’ve gathered plenty of songs that today’s elementary schoolers often hear—like dance numbers that blew up on social media and tracks used as theme songs for popular anime—so please read to the end!

If there are any songs you don’t know, be sure to give them a listen!

Now, let’s get started.

What songs are popular among elementary school kids? Popular songs everyone knows and wants to sing! [2026] (101–110)

ChopstickNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 1st Album 「Chopstick」 MV

ChopstickNiziU

This song is based on Euphémie Allen’s piano piece “The Celebrated Chop Waltz.” You can really hear its influence in the piano intro.

I’ve heard that quite a few dance schools use NiziU’s songs as practice pieces.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the kids’ dance scene is already dominated by NiziU.

Just as the “jump rope dance” drew attention in “Make you happy,” this time, in “Chopstick,” which means “ohashi,” there’s a dance part where you use your fingers to mimic chopsticks.

I bet every elementary school kid is already copying it!

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Sand Planethachi

Hachi – Sand Planet feat. Hatsune Miku, HACHI – DUNE ft. Miku Hatsune

Sand Planethachi

This is “Sand Planet,” a song by Kenshi Yonezu (aka Hachi) that became the theme for Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017.

It’s also one of the popular tracks on TikTok.

The steady rhythm and Miku’s voice are the kind that hook you after a single listen, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

It’s a cool track, so if any elementary school students haven’t heard it yet, be sure to give it a listen.

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The Farmer and the Goddoburokku

Please give me a big you-know-what / I shall grant it – Doburock (cover)

The Farmer and the Goddoburokku

The song “The Farmer and the God,” famous from the comedy duo Doburock’s musical skit, is probably hummed by many elementary school boys.

Since the lyrics include dirty jokes, it’s not a song that appeals to everyone, but I think boys around elementary school age love it.

The melody is easy to remember, and there’s a simple dance for the chorus.

If you sing it at an all-boys karaoke session, it’s sure to get the crowd going.

If you keep a perfectly straight face and don’t crack up at the lyrics, it’ll land even better! Enjoy it with friends who like comedy!

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R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

When it comes to signature songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, this track is indispensable.

Released in June 2014, it became the group’s first million seller and topped the Oricon charts.

It was also used as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba, gaining broad support across generations.

The lyrics, themed around dreams, hope, and friendship, and the sound that fuses dance music with pop are particularly appealing.

The music video was filmed in Los Angeles, and its exhilarating visual beauty drew attention as well.

It’s a popular song often played at school sports events, and the “Running Man” dance is widely loved by everyone from young children to adults.

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A chance over the shoulderKame to Yama P

[Full Lyrics] Chance Over the Shoulder (Theme Song of the Drama 'I'm Your Destiny') – Kame to YamaP (monogataru cover)

A chance over the shoulderKame to Yama P

For the first time in over ten years since Nobuta wo Produce, the two have formed a unit again.

This song is the theme for “I’m Your Destiny,” starring Kazuya Kamenashi of KAT-TUN and Tomohisa Yamashita, formerly of NEWS.

In the choreography, the two even create the word ‘suki’ (like/love) with their bodies, moving perfectly in sync.

If you’re an elementary school girl, you can’t miss their songs, right?

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What songs are popular among elementary school kids? Well-known and sing-along favorites! [2026] (111–120)

Daijoubumirage²

Girls² – Daijoubu (It’s Okay) YouTube ver. (MV/Commentary)

Daijoubumirage²

Girls² is a group formed by eight girls from the three units miracle², magical², and mirage².

Their song “Daijoubu” is Girls²’s debut track and was chosen as the opening theme for the drama Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!.

Making their first starring appearance in a drama at the same time as debuting as a girl group, they’re real-world Cinderella girls.

Be sure to give their fresh and poppy dance number a listen!

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TOKYO GIRLPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume 「TOKYO GIRL」

TOKYO GIRLPerfume

A popular Perfume song that portrays women in Tokyo, the big metropolis, pursuing their true selves.

Its polished electro sound and a melody that’s both powerful and poignant leave a strong impression.

Released in February 2017, it drew attention as the theme song for the NTV drama “Tokyo Tarareba Musume.” This work is an anthem for everyone striving in the city.

It’s sure to lift your spirits when you’re tired or feeling down.

It’s also a karaoke favorite that gets the crowd going, loved by a wide range of ages from kids to adults.

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