[Sky-Themed Nursery Rhymes and Songs] Children’s Songs Loved Across Generations
There are many nursery rhymes, school songs, and traditional children’s songs that take the sky as their theme or evoke images of the sky.
Even when we say “the sky,” the scenes vary widely—from the freshness of a clear blue sky, to the beauty of a sunset, to the mystery of a starry night.
In this article, we introduce heartwarming nursery rhymes, school songs, and traditional children’s songs that sing about the sky.
You might even find a familiar title that makes you hum the melody without thinking! Enjoy these classic songs that depict the sky as you gaze at it at different times of day.
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[Sky/Celestial Children's Songs and School Songs] Children's songs loved across generations (1–10)
I want to try going on an excursion in the sky.Sakushi: Yuuki Kazumasa / Sakkyoku: Hayakawa Shiro
This children’s song uses a bold idea—turning the entire blue sky into a field trip destination—to spark kids’ imaginations.
Riding a bus made of clouds and greeting thunder and the wind as they adventure through the sky helps children gently embrace natural phenomena they might otherwise fear.
Airplanes and hot-air balloons also make an appearance, building excitement more and more.
Sing it with preschoolers before a field trip to heighten their anticipation even further.
Add clapping and steps, and sing brightly and energetically!
Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Created in 1987 by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, this work is a modern children’s song that sings of grand hope—the smiles of children making even the sky and sea smile.
With simple, repeated phrases, it depicts a ripple of peace and smiles spreading across the world, leaving you feeling uplifted every time you sing it.
Released on CD in 1992 and broadcast on Fuji TV’s “Ponkickies 21,” it spread nationwide.
It’s a perfect song not only for graduation ceremonies and school performances, but also for singing together with family when you want an energy boost, or when you want to teach children the importance of peace.
Under the skyTomato channeru
This song is themed around free outdoor play, where children energetically have fun under the blue sky—crawling through the grass and jumping over puddles.
With its repeated calls and a rhythm that makes you want to move, you’ll find your body bouncing along just by listening.
It’s been loved on an NHK program alongside seasonal footage, and the DVD features playtime under the skies of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
It’s the perfect track for getting kids excited to play outside and for parents and children to enjoy moving together.
[Children’s Songs of the Sky] Timeless Kids’ Songs Loved Across Generations (11–20)
Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
A fun song with call-and-response and lively movements.
It carries a heartwarming message: when you forget the melody or want to remember someone you miss, try calling out toward the blue sky.
Released as a single in August 1999, sung by Kurumi Kobato, it has long been beloved on children’s programs such as NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Its structure alternates between rhythmic chants and gently bouncing singing parts, making it perfect for waving your hands and swaying your body as you sing.
Recommended for parent–child sing-alongs and for group playtime in kindergartens and nursery schools.
A Hazy Moonlit NightNatsukawa Rimi
A gentle and beautiful children’s song that symbolizes spring in Japan.
Nostalgic scenes—fields of rapeseed blossoms, a hazy moon, the croaking of frogs—are softly wrapped in a clear, transparent singing voice.
Beyond being sung in elementary and junior high schools, the fact that it has been covered by many renowned artists, including Rimi Natsukawa, shows how deeply this song is rooted in the hearts of the Japanese people.
It’s a classic that quietly colors those moments when, on a spring evening, you find yourself looking up at the sky and feeling the sudden urge to sing.
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
When you look at the clouds billowing in the bright blue summer sky, don’t they start to look like all kinds of pictures? From those clouds floating in the sky begins the heart-pounding, exciting adventure of the children’s song “Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky.” The lyrics are packed with the thrill of traveling around the world on a ship drawn by the clouds.
The lively shouts that appear in the song are sure to make kids want to imitate them! Look up at the sky and the clouds, let your dreams grow, and sing your heart out.
Seasonal constellations♪Koperu uta no oneesan
It’s a unique song that lets you learn constellations through singing! The key point is the wonderful lyrics that make you want to look up at the sky in each season and search for the constellations.
It’s perfect for sparking an interest in constellations and stars.
The lyrics tickle children’s curiosity, so it should be easy to incorporate into everyday childcare activities!