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Hotaru koi – ほたるこい

"Hoo hoo hotaru koi " Fantastic fireflies flitting about in the tranquil streamside of early summer. Discover the enchanting song "Fireflies Come. Enjoy the lyrics, Roman readings, English translations, and the world of the song that calls fireflies.

SummerEarly Summer Songs

Tanabata sama

"Sasanoha sarasara nokibani yureru" Discover good old-fashioned Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and reflections. Experience Tanabata and take a cultural journey through the melodies of "douyo-Shoka" (Children's Songs).

SummerEarly Summer Songs

YAMADA Kousaku – 山田耕筰

YAMADA Kousaku (1886-1965) was a pioneering Japanese composer and conductor who greatly influenced modern Japanese music. He founded Japan's first symphony orchestra and composed a wide range of works, including operas, songs, and children's music.

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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.

AutumnEarly Autumn Songs

Momiji – 紅葉

"Aki no yuuhi ni teruyama 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.

AutumnMid Autumn Songs

Mushi no koe – 虫のこえ

Are Matsumushi ga naiteiru" - Experience the sounds of autumn with 'Mushi no Koe'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, celebrating the voices of insects.

AutumnEarly Autumn Songs

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.

SpringMid Spring SongsAutumn

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.

WinterMid Winter Songs

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).

SpringLate Spring Songs

Sato no aki

"Shizukana shizukana sato no aki" 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).

AutumnLate Autumn Songs

Tsuki no sabaku

"Tsuki no sabaku wo haru baruto" 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).

AutumnMid Autumn Songs

Kisha poppo

"Kisha Kisha poppo poppo" 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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