Bon Odori Song Guide

The iconic Bon Odori song of Tokyo. Created in 1933 by composer Shinpei Nakayama, this upbeat ondo has been the soundtrack of Tokyo summers for nearly a century.

Originating from the coal mines of Tagawa, Fukuoka, this folk song mimics the motion of miners digging coal. One of the most widely danced songs at Bon Odori festivals across Japan.

A lively ondo celebrating the Greater Tokyo area, created in 1979. Often danced alongside the classic Tokyo Ondo.

A spirited folk dance from the Ryōmō region (Gunma/Tochigi). Known for its call-and-response vocals and dynamic group choreography.

The hometown ondo of Edogawa City in eastern Tokyo, celebrating the Edogawa River and local community spirit.

A cheerful 1949 pop song set in Ginza, Tokyo's famous shopping district. The light, jazzy melody makes it a summer festival favorite.

Originally a 1985 J-pop hit by Anzen Chitai, this energetic song became legendary as a Bon Odori dance in Nagoya / Aichi Prefecture. It surged back to national popularity in 2018.

A lively folk song from the Kawachi region of Osaka, combining traditional ondo rhythm with modern pop sensibility.

A traditional bon dance song from the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture, with roots dating to 1937.

A 2002 enka hit by Hikawa Kiyoshi that became a nationwide Bon Odori staple. The catchy "Zun-Zun-Zun Zundoko" refrain is instantly recognizable.

A 1992 ondo celebrating the yukata (summer kimono), often performed at events where yukata-wearing is encouraged.

The beloved Doraemon character's own ondo, from the 1979 anime. A family-friendly festival staple that delights children and adults alike.

An ondo from the classic 1966 Obake no Q-tarō anime. One of the earliest anime character songs to become a bon dance standard.

A 1963 adaptation of the Yagibushi for younger audiences, with a lighter arrangement. Popular at school and community festivals.

The ondo of Minato City, Tokyo — created in 1974 for the waterfront ward that includes Roppongi, Shiodome, and Odaiba.

Originally from Yamagata Prefecture's rice-planting traditions, this song is now famous nationwide. Dancers wave straw hats (hanagasa) decorated with safflower. The call "Yassho, Makasho!" energizes the crowd.

The Anpanman hero's cheerful ondo. A children's festival essential that brings joy to the youngest bon odori dancers.

A 1957 enka song with a gentle, swaying rhythm. The title refers to the "chan-chiki" sound of small percussion instruments used in traditional performance.

A rowdy, percussive folk song from Nakasenboku, Akita Prefecture. The "Don-Don Pan-Pan Donpan-Pan" rhythm drives an energetic group dance.

From Mikasa City in Hokkaido, this folk song reflects the pioneering spirit of northern Japan. A Bon Odori classic with a distinctive upbeat melody.

Created in 2014 for the Shimokita (Shimokitazawa) neighborhood of Setagaya, Tokyo — a subculture hub known for music venues and theater.

A 2019 community ondo named after the Daidarabocchi, a giant figure from Japanese mythology associated with the Daita area of Setagaya.

A neighborhood ondo from the Asasupa community in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya, with a call-and-response chant of "Asasupa — Supatto!"