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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.
music writerKOH-1
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? Well-known and sing-along favorites! [2026] (111–120)

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DISH// (Takumi Kitamura) – Neko / THE FIRST TAKE

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“Neko,” a tear-jerking love song by DISH// that has also drawn attention for being written and composed by Aimyon—who is known for the hit song “Marigold.” The track was originally a B-side on the 2017 single “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita.” While it had been regarded as a hidden gem among fans since then, it gained wide recognition and joined the ranks of popular songs in 2020.

Could trend-savvy elementary schoolers already know it by now?

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I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Sachi Are [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

A refreshing song has been born, one that colors the morning air with the voices of Naniwa Danshi! It’s one of the double A-side singles released on April 27, 2022, as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Written specifically for the group by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa, it features a melody that gently soaks into the heart like the morning sun.

Carrying a positive message that “an ordinary today will surely lead to a shining future,” it’s a track that lifts your spirits just by listening.

It’s perfect for elementary school students too, bringing a bright, forward-looking feeling.

If you listen to it when you wake up or before heading to school, you’re sure to start your day off wonderfully!

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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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A Tiny Love SongŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara as Riko Koeda – A Tiny Love Song (Short ver.) <Film: The Liar and His Lover>

A Tiny Love SongŌhara Sakurako

This song, which expresses feelings for a loved one, was used as an insert song in the film The Liar and His Lover.

It depicts pure affection, the fear of losing someone, and the desire to show one’s true self to the other person, with Sakurako Ohara’s clear, translucent vocals further enhancing the song’s atmosphere.

Released in December 2013, it marked her CD debut alongside the film’s premiere.

At the 2019 Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC), she delivered a stunning live performance that became a hot topic.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or wanting to convey their feelings to someone special.

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Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki

Masaki Suda, highly supported by the younger generation as both an actor and a singer, released the song “Sayonara Elegy.” It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama ‘Kiss That Kills.’ It’s popular as a karaoke song, consistently ranking high regardless of gender, and remains a favorite to this day.

Any elementary schooler who says, “I’ve been keeping up with the trendy songs!” would know it, right?

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Hinatazaka46 “Kyun”

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Hinatazaka46 is an idol group that was active under the name Keyakizaka46 (Hiragana Keyakizaka46) until February 11, 2019.

If you’re elementary school students, you probably know them! “Kyun” is their debut single as Hinatazaka46.

Although it’s a love song written from a male perspective, it’s a cute track that conveys a very pure feeling.

The dance is adorable too—you’ll want to copy it!

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PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

【MV】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

This is a group formed by the Japanese comedy duo Oriental Radio and the dance group RADIO FISH.

They have received various awards, including the 49th Japan Cable Awards’ Cable Topic Award and the 58th Japan Record Awards’ Planning Award.

Their songs are great for getting a crowd excited and are very popular choices for karaoke.

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