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[Sea Nursery Rhymes] Fun children's songs themed around the sea
During summer vacation, many families probably go to the beach with their children, don’t they? There are so many ways to play at the beach that you can enjoy yourself all day without getting bored.
In this article, we introduce children’s songs and nursery rhymes related to the sea.
In addition to classics like “Umi” and “Ware wa Umi no Ko,” we’ve gathered sea-themed songs that kids are sure to love.
It’s perfect for when you want to listen to summery nursery rhymes or discover various songs about the ocean.
Some songs are great for singing and dancing, so on days that are too hot, try having fun moving your body indoors at home!
[Sea Nursery Rhymes] Fun children’s songs with an ocean theme (1–10)
The Little BoatFukuda Wakako
This work features a gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics.
Centered on the theme of the parent-child bond, it was created for NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” It expresses the wonders of the world as seen through a child’s eyes and the kindness of a parent who answers those curiosities, leaving listeners with a warm, cozy feeling.
Sung over the years by successive “big brother” and “big sister” singers on “Okaasan to Issho,” the song stimulates children’s imagination and helps foster communication between parents and children.
It’s a perfect track for a family trip to the seaside in summer or for relaxing time at home.
Fish HeavenShibaya Hiromi
Created to promote eating fish, this piece is a familiar tune from the fresh seafood section at supermarkets.
The lyrics feature 31 types of seafood, including Pacific saury and scallops, and convey the fun of eating fish.
It’s perfect for sparking children’s interest in fish and marine life.
After its debut in 1991, the CD release in March 2002 became a major hit, making the song widely known across generations.
Singing and dancing to it with your kids might make your time at home even more enjoyable.
Let’s invite that girl and go to the beach.Sakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
It’s a song that makes your heart dance, like setting off on an adventure to the sea with friends.
The lyrics are wonderfully charming, expanding children’s rich imaginations with images of daydreaming about mermaids and pretending to be pirates! This piece was performed on NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho,” with the audio released in March 2015, and it’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Special Stage: Welcome to the Midsummer Party.” With its light, danceable rhythm, it might be perfect for lively playtime where kids can move their bodies energetically with their friends.
Under the SeaDizunī
The Little Mermaid, a film featuring Ariel, the beloved Disney character and mermaid princess.
Set in an underwater world, just watching this movie gives you a summery vibe! From this film, we’re introducing Under the Sea, sung by the red crab Sebastian.
It’s a song that tries to stop Ariel, who longs for the human world, by telling her that life on land is the worst.
How about spending a delightful summer moment with this bright, lively song and the cool, refreshing world under the sea?
We are little pirates!hiromichi & tanizou
This is a lively dance song that’s also used at nursery and kindergarten sports festivals.
It was first introduced on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s It’s Sports Day—Let’s Go Big!” released in March 2011.
The lyrics, about becoming little pirates and setting off on adventures with your friends, are wonderfully bold! Along with the comical and easy-to-learn choreography, dance as if you’re the hero of the story! Move your bodies together as parent and child, and nurture cooperation and a spirit of challenge.
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaLyrics: Hisashi Inoue / Morihisa Yamamoto ・ Music: Seiichirō Uno
It’s an exhilarating song for setting off on an adventure, with lyrics by playwrights Hisashi Inoue and Morihisa Yamamoto and music by composer Seiichirō Uno.
Its buoyant melody carries a powerful message about overcoming any hardship together with your friends.
This track is famously known as the theme song for an NHK puppet show that began airing in April 1964—some of you may have been hooked on it back then! There are many videos available with choreography, so why not use them as a reference and get moving energetically with the kids?
Whale BusSakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Tsuyoshi
A giant sea creature transforms into a bus and sets off on a grand adventure to Antarctica, carrying fish passengers on board! This song, which unfolds in such a playful world, is a work by the renowned duo of lyricist Takao Ide and composer Takeshi Shibuya.
Since its debut on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in June 2006, it has been lovingly passed down and sung by many performers.
If children sing while pretending to be the driver or the passengers, they can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of traveling through the sea, while also expanding their imaginations even further.