About 2.5 hours by train from Tokyo Station

Jyuugoya otsukisan – 十五夜お月さん

"Juugoya" is said to be "the night to appreciate the harvest" in Japan, and there is a custom to celebrate while looking at the moon since ancient times. "Otsuki-san" is used when referring to the moon in a friendly way.

AutumnEarly Autumn Songs

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.

SummerMid Summer Songs

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.

SummerEarly Summer Songs

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.

SummerEarly Summer Songs

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.

SpringLate Spring Songs

Haru yo koi – 春よ来い

Haru yo koi, hayaku koi" - Anticipate the arrival of spring with 'Haru yo Koi'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the tender feelings of a child longing for spring and its gentle melody.

WinterLate Winter Songs

Sunayama – 砂山

"Umi wa araumi Mukou wa sado yo" - Experience the serene beauty of "Sunayama" and the harsh winter cold that will soon come. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on a Sand dunes."

WinterEarly Winter Songs

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).

SpringMid Spring Songs

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).

SpringMid Spring Songs