Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

[Tanabata Children's Songs] Fun hand-play songs and a nostalgic collection of traditional nursery rhymes and folk songs

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July 7 is Tanabata.

Every year, you see large bamboo branches beautifully decorated in various places, don’t you? Have you decided on your wish to write on a tanzaku yet? In this article, we introduce children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes perfect for Tanabata.

We’ve gathered pieces themed around Tanabata, starting with the classic “Tanabata-sama” that everyone knows.

There are also songs you can dance to at nursery and kindergarten recitals, as well as hand-play games to enjoy at Tanabata parties.

Use this as a reference and enjoy a fun time with your child!

Tanabata Children's Songs: Fun Hand-Play Songs & Nostalgic Nursery Rhymes and Folk Songs (31–40)

The Weaver Girl (Tanabata Goddess)warabeuta

Warabeuta Selection No. 79: “Tanabata no Kamisan ga” by Theater ZERO Kawabatakei

The Weaver Girl (Tanabata Goddess)warabeuta

This is the Tanabata children’s song from Hiroshima Prefecture, “Tanabata no Kamisan.” Its origins are said to be very old and trace back to China.

The lyrics are quite unique for a Tanabata song, and many people may be a little surprised.

That’s because it’s a “demon” (oni) play song: while singing, the oni dances, and the people in the circle hold hands and walk around the oni.

The oni also weaves in and out; along the way, it taps someone on the shoulder, and the person who’s tapped joins on behind the oni.

The circle gets smaller, but it’s a game of connecting to the oni.

Enjoy a fun Tanabata with your children through this connecting-play game.

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In conclusion

We introduced Tanabata children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes. There were also many lovely songs that evoke Tanabata, such as those about “stars,” “constellations,” and “wishes.” Some songs can be enjoyed with hand-play or dance while singing, so please make good use of them in childcare settings or at home!