Early Summer Songs

Amefuri otsukisan ( 1925 ) – 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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Early Summer Songs

Shabon dama ( 1923 ) – シャボン玉

"Shabon dama tonda" - Explore the timeless nursery rhyme 'Shabon Dama'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the ephemeral beauty and profound emotions behind the beloved Japanese song.
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Spring

Koinobori / irakanonamito (1913) – 鯉のぼり

"Iraka no nami to kumo no nami" 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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Spring

Koinobori / Yaneyoritakai (1931) – こいのぼり

"yaneyori takai koinobori" 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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Composer

TAKI Rentarou – 滝廉太郎

TAKI Rentarou (1879-1903) was a Japanese composer who is considered one of the fathers of Japanese art music. He is best known for his songs, including "Koujou no Tsuki" (Moonlight on the Ruined Castle) and "Sakura Sakura."
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Autumn

Koujyou no tsuki (1901) – 荒城の月

"Haru kourou no hana no en" - Explore the hauntingly beautiful song 'Koujou no tsuki'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, think of the rise and fall, the ruins of old castles.
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Other Specials

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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Early Autumn Songs

Chiisai aki mitsuketa – ちいさい秋みつけた

"Darekasan ga darekasan ga darekasan ga mitsuketa" Discover the small signs of autumn with 'Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa'. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the subtle changes of fall.
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Spring

Cha tsumi (1912) – 茶摘み

"Natsu mo chikazuku hachijyu hachiya" - Experience the vibrant season of tea picking with the song 'Cha tsumi'. Learn the lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations of this classic Japanese song.
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About Japan

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.
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Lyricist

KITAHARA Hakusyuu (1885-1942)- 北原白秋

KITAHARA Hakusyuu (1885-1942) was a Japanese poet and literary critic who played a key role in the Romantic movement of Japanese poetry. His works are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
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Spring

Haru ga kita (1910) – 春が来た

"Haru ga kita, haru ga kita, doko ni kita" Discover good old-fashioned Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and reflections. Take a cultural journey through the melodies of "Duoyo Shoka".
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Spring

Seikurabe (1923) – 背くらべ

"Hashira no kizu wa ototoshi no" 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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Spring

Haru no ogawa (1912) – 春の小川

"Haru no ogawa wa sarasara yuku yo" 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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Spring

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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