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100 Best Japanese Songs

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.
Winter

Takibi – たきび

Kakine no kakine no magarikado" - Experience the warmth of 'Takibi'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the cozy feeling of gathering around a bonfire.
Spring

Koujyou no tsuki – 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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Autumn

Momiji – 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.
Autumn

Sato no aki – 里の秋

"Shizuka na shizuka na sato no aki" Experience the tranquility of 'Sato no Aki'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the quiet beauty of autumn in the countryside.
Autumn

Ryoshuu- 旅愁

"Fukeyuku aki no yo tabi no sora no" - Experience the melancholic 'Ryoshuu'. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the sentiment of travel and homesickness.
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Furusato – 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.
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.
Autumn

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.
Autumn

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

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

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

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

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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