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Shimajiro songs: Popular tracks from the anime, movies, and concerts

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Shimajiro, the beloved character from Benesse who’s super popular with kids!

He’s also a hit for helping children learn how to get along with friends and develop kindness.

Here, we introduce a variety of songs—from Shimajiro’s pop and cute tunes to moving ballads.

Sing fun songs and dance along with Shimajiro and friends, and let both adults and children enjoy a wonderful time together.

Through Shimajiro’s stories, we hope you savor those smile-filled moments!

Shimajiro Songs: Popular Tracks from the Anime, Movies, and Concerts (31–40)

Happy Lucky Christmas

Happy Lucky Christmas [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Happy Lucky Christmas

Perfect for Christmas parties with family and friends is “Happy Lucky Christmas.” The song says, “Let’s all sing on Christmas Day and make it a wonderful day.” The lyrics include number-based wordplay, making it fun to say and easy for children to sing.

There are many call-and-response parts, making it ideal for Christmas parties and other gatherings with multiple children.

There’s also a dance that goes with the song, so it’s recommended as a performance piece for nursery school and kindergarten Christmas parties!

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I’ve grown up—I’m off!

Enrollment Support Song: “I’ve Grown Up—Off I Go!” [Shimajiro Channel Official]

I've grown up—I'm off!

This is a cheer song that gently sings, over a tender melody, the mix of excitement and anxiety children feel as they step into a new environment.

Produced by the Shimajiro Channel, well known from the early childhood program “Kodomo Challenge,” it vividly portrays the scene of starting preschool with shiny yellow school bags and brand-new uniforms.

It warmly expresses both a sense of self-affirmation—children feeling glad to have been born—and gratitude toward those who have supported them so far.

Popular not only for entrance ceremonies but also for practice during school events in early childhood settings, it’s a song that naturally invites children to sing together.

Sing it with your kids and make your send-off moment a cherished memory.

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HERO

Video released of the movie Shimajiro theme song “HERO” sung by Momokuro-chan Z! [Official Shimajiro Channel]

HERO

HERO, sung by the hugely popular idol group Momoiro Clover Z under the name Momoclo-chan Z.

This song was chosen as the theme for the Shimajiro movie “Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land,” in which the members of Momoclo also appeared as voice actors.

The lyrics express a desire to become a hero who can help others and bring smiles to their faces.

While Momoclo often performs intense dance tracks, this song features simple and cute choreography that’s easy for children to dance to.

Become Momoclo-chan Z with your friends and give the dance a try!

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I love squid ~Beloved Squid~

I love squid ~Beloved Squid~ (Aki Yashiro × Shimajiro) [Shimajiro Channel Official]

I love squid ~Beloved Squid~

A lavish track featuring the grand dame of the enka world, Aki Yashiro, as a vocalist.

It’s brimming with the uniquely Japanese culture and the intimate, melancholic atmosphere of enka—simply irresistible.

We often hear that it’s important to be exposed to the real thing from childhood, and the same goes for music: enjoying playful, quirky lyrics while also encountering authentic singing and composition can nurture one’s listening skills.

With visuals and lyrics that cheekily riff on the squid—one of the sake snacks mentioned in the lyrics of her signature song “Funauta”—this is a tune that adults can enjoy too.

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Song of Shadows

Shadow Song [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Song of Shadows

Kage no Uta, a song about the shadow that’s always by your side.

Shadows are such mysterious things—on sunny days, they follow you wherever you go.

No matter how you run or dance, they move just the same; their size changes with time and place, and many children have probably wondered, “What are you?” In a way, shadows feel like friends who stay close by, and this song carries that warm, homely, and gentle moment.

Try singing it as you chase your own shadow.

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