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100 Best Japanese Songs – 日本の歌百選

In 2006, the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan and the National PTA Council of Japan selected 101 songs of lyrical and beloved genres, including nursery rhymes, school songs, and popular songs, with the aim of encouraging families to sing and pass them down through generations. On this website, we primarily introduce nursery rhymes and school songs with accompanying videos, explanations, and details about places associated with them, serving as hints for journeys.
Autumn

Momiji – 紅葉

"Aki no yuuhi ni teruyama momiji" - Enjoy the colorful "maple leaves" that color the autumn with emotional melodies. Let's learn the lyrics, Roman readings and English translations, and talk about autumn leaves.
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Mura no kajiya – 村の鍛冶屋

Shibashi mo yasumanzu tsuchi utsu hibiki" Discover the hardworking 'Mura no Kajiya'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting a village blacksmith.
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Autumn

Tsuki no sabaku – 月の沙漠

"Tsuki no sabaku wo haru baruto" Discover the poetic 'Tsuki no Sabaku'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on a moonlit desert.
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Kono michi – この道

"Kono michi wa itsuka kita michi" - Explore the nostalgic path of 'Kono Michi'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on a beloved road.
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Nanatsu no ko – 七つの子

"Karasu naze nakuno" - Enjoy the heartfelt song 'Nanatsu no Ko'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, about a mother's love for her seven children.
Winter

Ichigatsu ichijitsu – 一月一日

"Toshi no hajime no tameshi tote" - Welcome the New Year with 'Ichigatsu Tsuitachi = Ichijitsu '. - Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, celebrating the first day of January "Ganjitsu".
Early Spring Songs

Mamemaki – まめまき

Oni wa soto Fuku wa uchi" Celebrate Setsubun with 'Mamemaki'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, marking the bean-throwing festival.
Winter

Oshougatsu – お正月

Mou ikutsu neruto Oshougatsu" - Celebrate the New Year with 'Oshogatsu'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, marking the Japanese New Year festivities.
Autumn

Yuuhi – 夕日

"Ging-Ging-Gira-Gira, Yuuhi ga shizumu" Enjoy the calming song 'Yuuhi'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the setting sun.
Autumn

Makka na aki – まっかな秋

"Makka dana makka dana" - Celebrate the deep red of autumn with 'Makkana Aki'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the essence of a crimson fall.
Autumn

Yuuyake koyake – 夕焼小焼

"Yuuyake koyake de higa kure te" - Experience the serene beauty of 'Yuyake Koyake'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the evening glow.
Autumn

Aka tombo – 赤とんぼ

"Yuuyake koyake no aka tombo" - Explore the nostalgic 'Akatombo'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on red dragonflies and childhood memories.
Autumn

Tombo no megane – とんぼのめがね

"Tombo no megane wa mizuiro megane" - What kind of glasses is "Dragonfly Glasses"? Enjoy this playful song. See the lyrics, romanization, and English translation of Dragonfly's Glasses.
Autumn

Jyuugoya otsukisan – 十五夜お月さん

"Juugoya" is said to be "the night to appreciate the harvest" in Japan, and there is a custom to celebrate while looking at the moon since ancient times. "Otsuki-san" is used when referring to the moon in a friendly way.
Autumn

Kakashi – かかし

"Yamada no naka no ippon ashi no kakashi" - Discover the deeper meaning behind the Japanese song "Kakashi." Explore its lyrics, Romanized readings, and English translations, unveiling the cultural and spiritual symbolism of the scarecrow in Japan’s agricultural heritage.
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