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

Collection of winter nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs. Includes fun winter hand-play songs too.

Do you like winter?Although winter is very cold, there are many unique ways to enjoy it: you can see a beautiful silver world created by pure white snow, and you can feel a special kind of warmth you can only experience in winter, like hot pot dishes or sitting in a kamakura snow hut.There are also lots of fun events like Christmas and New Year’s!Children are probably looking forward to making snowmen, having snowball fights, and enjoying Christmas presents and cakes, aren’t they?In this article, we’ll introduce nursery rhymes, folk songs, traditional children’s songs, and hand-play songs themed around various aspects of “winter.”There are many songs that will turn a winter that’s “just cold” into wonderful memories, so please give them a listen!

Collection of winter children's songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes. Fun winter hand-play songs too (101–110)

pine coneSakkyoku: Kobayashi Tsuyae

It’s a singable song with lyrics that go, “There was a pine cone on a tall mountain, and a little monkey ate it.” It’s a simple song where the first verse is repeated twice, so you can sing it with small children.

It’s short, but it’s the kind of song that makes you feel at ease when you listen to it.

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The Song of KonkonshyanSakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

[Children’s Song] “Kon Kon Kushan no Uta” (full ver) ~Daily Habits / Cold Prevention~
The Song of KonkonshyanSakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

Colds tend to go around in winter, don’t they? Were these made so that children would be more willing to wear masks when they catch a cold? Various popular animals for children who have caught colds wear masks and sneeze a lot.

The characteristics of each animal are also depicted, so kids can have fun while learning.

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Daikoku-sama

Nursery Rhyme / Children's Song: ♪ Daikoku-sama Song: beni9jyaku (Red Peacock)
Daikoku-sama

“Daikoku-sama” may be the spark that inspires interest in various aspects of Japanese culture.

The lyrics were written by Wasaburo Ishihara and the music composed by Torazo Tamura, and the song was already widely known by 1905.

The story depicts the meeting between Daikokuten, a deity believed to preside over fortune and industry, and the White Hare of Inaba, a rabbit that appears in Japanese mythology.

Learning about each of their backgrounds and stories will deepen your appreciation of the song.

It’s also recommended because its structure makes it easy to sing—so much so that it has been adopted in school lessons.

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chocolate

Hand Play 'Chocolate' — Hand Game Taught by an Active Teacher
chocolate

Sweet and delicious chocolate that everyone loves.

Let’s make chocolate through a song and hand play.

As you sing “choko choko,” the cute combination of sounds somehow lifts your mood! It’s a perfect song for everyone to sing together before a fun snack time.

Be sure to learn it and sing it with the kids! You’ll surely get hooked!

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In conclusion

We introduced winter nursery rhymes, folk songs, children’s songs, and hand-play songs! Even among winter songs, there were many kinds—songs about winter scenery and fun events, and songs that express the feeling of eagerly awaiting spring.

When the thought of winter’s chill makes you feel a bit down, try listening to some music and feel the joy and wonder of the season!