From Japan with Love: Hato Poppo – A Song About Pigeons

Another popular Japanese children’s song is はとぽっぽ (Hato Poppo), a cheerful tune that children love to sing, especially when learning about birds, animals, or nature.

ぽっ　ぽっ　ぽ
はと　ぽっぽ
まめが　ほしいか
そら　やるぞ
みんなで　なかよく
たべにこい

ぽっ　ぽっ　ぽ
はと　ぽっぽ
まめは　うまいか
たべたなら
いちどに　そろって
とんでゆけ

pop pop po
hato poppo
mame ga hoshiika
sora yaruzo
minna de nakayoku
tabe ni koi

pop pop po
hato poppo
mame wa umaika
tabeta nara
ichido ni sorotte
tonde yuke

Coo, coo, coo —
Pigeon coo, coo
Do you want some beans?
Here, take them!
Come and eat together with everyone

Coo, coo, coo —
Pigeon coo, coo
Are the beans tasty?
If you’ve eaten enough
Fly away together in unison

Hato Poppo is lighthearted and easy to sing, making it perfect for younger learners. It features repetition, animal sounds, and familiar concepts like food and sharing — all ideal for early language development.

With Dinolingo’s immersive program, songs like Hato Poppo come alive through interactive storytelling, video animations, and fun games. Kids not only hear and sing along, but also see the birds and actions in visual context, making it easier to understand and remember the lyrics.

Whether used in a classroom or at home, these traditional songs are more than just music they are fun and meaningful tools for connecting kids to Japanese language and culture through joyful experiences.

Traditional songs like Sakura Sakura and Hato Poppo are wonderful starting points for children beginning their journey into the Japanese language. Through melody and rhythm, kids absorb new vocabulary and experience Japanese culture in an engaging and memorable way. And with platforms like Dinolingo, families and educators can make learning both effective and enjoyable anytime, anywhere.