The Magical Pocket: A Japanese Song Full of Surprises

Japanese children’s songs often celebrate everyday wonders with a sense of joy and curiosity. Fushigina Poketto (ふしぎなポケット), which means “The Magical Pocket,” is a delightful example of this. It tells the whimsical story of a pocket that creates more biscuits every time you tap it — a dream come true for any child!

This playful tune is easy to sing, repetitive enough for language learners, and filled with imagination, making it a favorite in kindergartens and early language classrooms across Japan.

Japanese Lyrics

ぽけっとの　なかには
びすけっとが　ひとつ
ぽけっとを　たたくと
びすけっとは　ふたつ

もひとつ　たたくと
びすけっとは　みっつ
たたいて　みるたび
びすけっとは　ふえる

そんな　ふしぎな
ぽけっとが　ほしい
そんな　ふしぎな
ぽけっとが　ほしい

Romaji (Latin Alphabet)

poketto no naka ni wa
bisuketto ga hitotsu
poketto wo tataku to
bisuketto wa futatsu

mou hitotsu tataku to
bisuketto wa mittsu
tataite miru tabi
bisuketto wa fueru

sonna fushigina
poketto ga hoshii
sonna fushigina
poketto ga hoshii

English Translation (Simple Interpretation)

There is one biscuit in my pocket
When I tap my pocket — it becomes two

Tap again — now there are three!
Each time I tap, the number grows

Oh, I wish I had
Such a magical pocket
Yes, I wish I had
Such a magical pocket

Why Children Love This Song

Children are naturally drawn to songs that involve counting, repetition, and a bit of magic. Fushigina Poketto offers all three, wrapped in a gentle melody that makes it fun to sing. It encourages basic counting skills (1–2–3), introduces verbs like tataku (to tap), and sparks imaginative thinking.

This song is especially great for language learners, as it reinforces key vocabulary through melody and movement — children often tap along while singing!

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