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Morning Radio Calisthenics Routine for Students

A traditional Japanese Rajio Taiso morning exercise script for Class 1-5 students with short, standard, and long routines.

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Lengths
3 min · 5 min · 10 min
Lines to lead
14 in the standard run
Breathing
4 in · 4 hold · 4 out
The words
Official text, as issued
Radio Calisthenics Japan: Millions of people across Japan, including schoolchildren, office workers, and seniors, perform Rajio Taiso daily, often in groups in parks, schools, or workplaces. The routine is broadcast on public radio and television, and participants follow the rhythmic movements to piano music and spoken instructions.
Before anyone moves
  • Stop and sit if you feel dizzy.
Run
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Line 1 of 14

Good morning everyone, let us begin our morning radio calisthenics routine.

Stand tall with feet side by side.

Next: Stretch your arms up high toward the sky.

Breathe with the room

The 4-4-4 breath

In for 4, hold for 4, out for 4. 4 rounds. Focus on smooth, steady breathing through the nose during the exercises.

Ready
  1. Breathe in4s
  2. Hold4s
  3. Breathe out4s
Round 0 of 4
On paper

The whole script, with the seconds

Hand this to whoever leads tomorrow. The left column is said aloud, the right is what the room does. A number is the seconds that line takes, silence included.

3 minute run11 lines · runs 3:10

Before you begin: Good morning everyone, let us begin our morning radio calisthenics routine.

  1. 5s Please stand straight with your feet together.🤫 Check room posture Stand tall with feet side by side.
  2. 15s Stretch your arms up high toward the sky.🤫 Keep arms straight Reach both arms up overhead gently.
  3. 20s Bend your knees soft and swing your arms.🤫 Rhythmic movement Bend knees gently and swing arms up.
  4. 25s Circle your arms wide to open your chest.🤫 Breathe smoothly Make large arm circles sideways.
  5. 20s Bend your torso softly to the left side.🤫 Keep feet planted Reach overhead arm to the left.
  6. 20s Now bend gently to the right side too.🤫 Control the lean Reach overhead arm to the right.
  7. 25s Bend forward three times then lean slightly back.🤫 Hands on hips for support Bounce forward gently three times and arch back.
  8. 20s Twist your body left and right with ease.🤫 Keep knees relaxed Swing arms across while twisting torso.
  9. 15s Hop lightly on the spot four quick times.🤫 Land softly on toes Hop softly four times in place.
  10. 15s Take deep breaths in and bring arms high.🤫 Inhale and exhale Raise arms wide and lower them slowly.
  11. 10s (silence)🤫 Pause room Stand quietly and feel your heart calm.

The room repeats: Thank you everyone, let us have a bright and energetic day.

5 minute run14 lines · runs 5:00

Before you begin: Good morning everyone, let us begin our morning radio calisthenics routine.

  1. 5s Please stand straight with your feet together.🤫 Check room posture Stand tall with feet side by side.
  2. 20s Stretch your arms up high toward the sky.🤫 Keep arms straight Reach both arms up overhead gently.
  3. 25s Bend your knees soft and swing your arms.🤫 Maintain steady rhythm Bend knees gently and swing arms up.
  4. 25s Circle your arms wide to open your chest.🤫 Breathe in deeply Make large arm circles sideways.
  5. 20s Expand your chest wide to breathe in air.🤫 Open palms outward Pull elbows back to open chest wide.
  6. 25s Bend your torso softly to the left side.🤫 Feel side stretch Reach overhead arm to the left.
  7. 25s Now bend gently to the right side too.🤫 Keep movements soft Reach overhead arm to the right.
  8. 30s Bend forward three times then lean slightly back.🤫 Support low back Bounce forward gently three times and arch back.
  9. 25s Twist your body left and right with ease.🤫 Keep shoulders relaxed Swing arms across while twisting torso.
  10. 25s Step out wide and lift up your heels.🤫 Balance carefully Step feet wide, press to toes and raise hands.
  11. 20s Hop lightly on the spot four quick times.🤫 Light jump on toes Hop softly four times in place.
  12. 20s Bend knees again to slow your heart down.🤫 Slowing down movement Gentle knee dips with arm swings.
  13. 20s Take deep breaths in and bring arms high.🤫 Deep slow breaths Raise arms wide and lower them slowly.
  14. 15s (silence)🤫 Pause room Stand peacefully with eyes forward.

The room repeats: Thank you everyone, let us have a bright and energetic day.

10 minute run16 lines · runs 8:00

Before you begin: Good morning everyone, let us begin our morning radio calisthenics routine.

  1. 5s Please stand straight with your feet together.🤫 Check line order Stand tall with feet side by side.
  2. 25s Stretch your arms up high toward the sky.🤫 Focus on balance Reach both arms up overhead gently.
  3. 30s Bend your knees soft and swing your arms.🤫 Rhythmic bending Bend knees gently and swing arms up.
  4. 30s Circle your arms wide to open your chest.🤫 Full shoulder circle Make large arm circles sideways.
  5. 25s Expand your chest wide to breathe in air.🤫 Inhale fully Pull elbows back to open chest wide.
  6. 30s Bend your torso softly to the left side.🤫 Hold light stretch Reach overhead arm to the left.
  7. 30s Now bend gently to the right side too.🤫 Maintain balance Reach overhead arm to the right.
  8. 35s Bend forward three times then lean slightly back.🤫 Slow rhythm Bounce forward gently three times and arch back.
  9. 30s Twist your body left and right with ease.🤫 Follow hands with eyes Swing arms across while twisting torso.
  10. 30s Step out wide and lift up your heels.🤫 Stay steady Step feet wide, press to toes and raise hands.
  11. 30s Reach across your body to stretch your back.🤫 Keep knees soft Reach right arm toward left foot and reverse.
  12. 35s Circle your arms around like a large wheel.🤫 Smooth motion Rotate torso and arms in a wide sweeping circle.
  13. 25s Hop lightly on the spot four quick times.🤫 Light feet Hop softly four times in place.
  14. 30s Repeat knee bends soft to relax your legs.🤫 Cooling down Gentle knee bends with relaxed arms.
  15. 30s Take deep breaths in and bring arms high.🤫 Deep recovery breathing Raise arms wide and lower them slowly.
  16. 60s (silence)🤫 Hold stillness Stand motionless and let energy settle.

The room repeats: Thank you everyone, let us have a bright and energetic day.

The words

In its own language, and what it means

Original

おはようございます。ラジオ体操第一をはじめます。

Ohayou gozaimasu. Rajio taisou dai-ichi o hajimemasu.

What it means

Rajio Taiso is a traditional Japanese daily exercise routine performed to piano music. It builds warm physical energy, good posture, and group unity to start the school day.

Where it comes from

Official reprinted unaltered Source ↗

The body

How to stand, and when to stop

Posture

  • Stand straight with heels together and toes slightly apart.
  • Keep shoulders back, posture upright, and arms hanging naturally.
Leading it

So the room follows you

Worth knowing before you lead

  1. Rajio Taiso (Radio Calisthenics) is a warm-up exercise routine practiced daily across Japan.
  2. The full routine features 13 rhythmic, full-body movements set to traditional piano music.
  3. It gently activates major joints and muscles to improve balance, flexibility, and circulation.
  4. Exercises can be performed either standing up or seated, making them fully accessible.
  5. Daily morning practice promotes physical health and builds a sense of shared community.
Greeting おはようございます Ohayou gozaimasu Good morning
Thanks ありがとうございました Arigatou gozaimashita Thank you very much
Closing 今日も一日頑張りましょう Kyou mo ichinichi gambarimashou Let us do our best today as well
Say it right

Words in the script

Rajio Taiso
rah-jee-oh tie-soh

Radio Calisthenics; a short, rhythmic exercise routine set to music.

Ohayou gozaimasu
oh-hah-yoo goh-zah-ee-mas

A polite way to say 'Good morning' in Japanese.

Arigatou gozaimasu
ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee-mas

A polite way to say 'Thank you very much' in Japanese.

About this piece

Why this, and how it is done

Leading morning radio calisthenics helps your school start the day with focus, rhythm, and warm energy. Rajio Taiso is a famous Japanese routine practiced daily by millions of students, workers, and families. As the leader, your job is to guide the room through gentle, rhythmic movements that wake up major joints and muscles safely.

You can choose between three version lengths based on your morning schedule. The short version takes about 3 minutes, the standard version runs for 5 minutes, and the long version gives a deep 10-minute session. Speak your lines clearly, follow the cues for each move, and maintain a calm, steady rhythm.

About this piece

  • Rajio Taiso (Radio Calisthenics) has been practiced across Japan for nearly a century, starting in 1928.
  • The current movement sequence (Rajio Taiso Dai Ichi) was updated in 1951 with music composed by Tadashi Hattori.
  • The full routine consists of simple, rhythmic exercises designed to improve balance, flexibility, and blood circulation.
  • It is broadcast daily on public radio and television by NHK at 6:30 AM across Japan.
  • Exercises can be adapted easily for both standing and seated positions, making them accessible to everyone.

How it is done

  • Japan: Millions of students, office workers, and older adults practice Rajio Taiso together in schoolyards, parks, and offices every morning to upbeat piano music.

Sources: Rajio Taiso - Radio Calisthenics - Samurai Tours · Radio Taiso: Benefits & Exercise - Japan Avenue

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