This page explains in detail the interactions between the Donkey Kong series and the Hamtaro series.
Donkey Konga (Japanese version)[]
December 12, 2003
The Japanese version of the game features "Hamutarou tottoko Uta", the japanese opening theme from the Hamtaro animated series as one of the playable tracks.
See here for other songs featured in the game.
License[]
The creators of Donkey Konga were licensed to use the song by its owners.