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100 Best Japanese Songs

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.
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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.
Summer

Hamabe no uta – 浜辺の歌

"Ashita hamabe wo samayoeba" - Listening to "Song of the Beach" is a sentimental experience. See the lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations that capture the serene beauty of the beach.
Summer

Yashi no mi – 椰子の実

"Namo shiranu tooki shima yori" - Experience the tropical ambiance of 'Yashi no Mi'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on a palm fruit drifting ashore.
Summer

Ware wa umi no ko – われは海の子

"Ware wa umi no ko, shiranami no" Celebrate maritime heritage with 'Ware wa Umi no Ko'. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the life of a child of the sea.
Summer

Umi -海 (Umi wa hiroi na)

"Umi wa hiroi na, ookii na Tsuki ga noboru shi, hi ga shizumu" Explore the vastness of the sea with the song 'Umi' (Umi wa Hiroi na). Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, celebrating the expanse of the ocean.
Summer

Natsu no omoide – 夏の思い出

"Natsu ga kureba omoidasu" - Relive the fond memories of summer with 'Natsu no Omoide'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on summer days.
Summer

Mikan no hana saku oka – 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.
Summer

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.
Summer

Amefuri – あめふり

"Ame ame fure fure kaasan ga" - Enjoy the soothing rhythm of the song 'Amefuri'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on rainy days.
Summer

Shabon dama – 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.
Summer

Amefuri kumanoko – あめふりくまのこ

"Oyamani ame ga furimashita" - Experience the playful song 'Amefuri Kuma no Ko'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, about a little bear playing in the rain.
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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.
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