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Oboro zukiyo (1914) – 朧月夜

"Nanohana batake ni irihi usure" Discover good old-fashioned Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and reflections. Take a cultural journey through the melodies of "Doyo Shoka" (Children's Songs).

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Medaka no gakkou (1952) – めだかの学校

"Medaka no gakkou wa kawa no naka" Discover good old-fashioned Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and reflections. Take a cultural journey through the melodies of "Doyo Shoka" (Children's Songs).

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Omatsuri mambo – お祭りマンボ

"Watashi no tonari no ojisan wa" - A typical Japanese festival song that lifts the mood. The song's tune and tempo are perfectly suited to the rhythm of the festival, and the lyrics are delivered in romaji and English translation.

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Mikan no hana saku oka (1946) – みかんの花咲く丘

"Mikan no hana ga saite iru" - Explore the fragrant 'Mikan no Hana Saku Oka'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, about a hill where mandarin orange flowers bloom.

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Tanabata sama (1941) – たなばたさま

"Sasanoha sarasara nokibani yureru" Discover good old-fashioned Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and reflections. Experience Tanabata and take a cultural journey through the melodies of "douyo-Shoka" (Children's Songs).

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Furusato (1914) – ふるさと

"Usagi oishi kano yama" Experience the nostalgic 'Furusato'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on one's hometown. This song is the evergreen that represents Japan.

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Momiji (1911)- 紅葉

"Aki no yuuhi ni teru yama 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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Soushunfu (1913) – 早春賦

"Haru wa nanomi no kaze no samusa yo" - Welcome the early signs of spring with 'Soushunfu'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the gentle onset of spring.

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Ureshii Hinamatsuri (1935) – うれしいひなまつり

"Akariwo tsukemasho bonborini" - Celebrate the Doll Festival with 'Ureshii Hina Matsuri'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, marking this traditional Japanese event.

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Hana (1900) – 花

"Haru no urara no Sumida-gawa" - Experience the beauty of spring with 'Hana'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, celebrating the blooming flowers and the joy of the season.

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Sakura sakura (1888) – さくらさくら

"Sakura sakura yayoi no sora wa" - Experience the iconic Japanese song 'Sakura Sakura', celebrating cherry blossoms. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations.

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Natsu wa kinu – 夏は来ぬ

"Unohana no niou kakine ni" - Celebrate the arrival of summer with "Summer is Not Coming". Learn the lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, and welcome the summer season with a melody that seems to point to light and prestigious ancient lyrics.

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Umi（matsubara tooku) – 海

"Matsubara tooku kiyuru tokoro" Explore the coastal beauty with the song 'Umi' (Matsubara Tooku). Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the essence of the sea.

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Amefuri otsukisan – 雨降りお月さん

"Amefuri otsukisan kumo no kage" - Experience the poetic beauty of 'Amefuri Otsukisan'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting a rainy night with a visible moon.

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Hotaru no hikari – 蛍の光

"Hotaru no hikari, Mado no yuki" this song is a popular Japanese song played at graduation ceremonies. It is loved for its gentle, moving melody, which is woven with images of fireflies and snow and has themes of hard work and friendship.

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