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100 Best Japanese Songs

Summer

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.
Spring

Cha tsumi – 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.
Spring

Aoge ba toutoshi – 仰げば尊し

"Aoge ba toutoshi waga shi no on" - Reflect on the memories of school days with 'Aogeba Toutoshi'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, a beloved graduation song in Japan.
Across the Seasons

Fuji no yama – ふじの山

"Atama wo kumo no ue ni dashi" - Discover the iconic Japanese nursery rhyme "Fuji no yama". Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of traditional Japanese music.
Across the Seasons

Kisha – 汽車

"Ima wa yamanaka, ima wa hama" - Experience the journey with 'Kisha'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on a train ride through Japan.
Spring

Omoide no Album – おもいでのアルバム

"Ituno koto daka omoidashite goran" - Relive precious memories with the song 'Omoide no Album'. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing moments from the past.
Spring

Sakura sakura – さくらさくら

"Sakura sakura noyama mo sato mo" - Experience the iconic Japanese song 'Sakura Sakura', celebrating cherry blossoms. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations.
Spring

Hana – 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.
Winter

Kaasan no uta – かあさんの歌

Kaasan ga yonabe wo shite tebukuro ande kureta" - Experience "Kaasan no Uta," a song that will make all Japanese cry and touch their hearts. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, a touching song about a mother's love.
Spring

Oboro zukiyo

"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).
Spring

Koinobori (Yaneyoritakai)

"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).
Spring

Seikurabe

"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).
Spring

Haru ga kita

"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 "Doyo Shoka" (Children's Songs).
Spring

Haru no ogawa

"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).
Spring

Medaka no gakkou

"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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