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Meiji period(middle)

Composer

TAKI Rentarou – 滝廉太郎

TAKI Rentarou (1879-1903) was a Japanese composer who is considered one of the fathers of Japanese art music. He is best known for his songs, including "Koujou no Tsuki" (Moonlight on the Ruined Castle) and "Sakura Sakura."
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.
Winter

Ichigatsu ichijitsu – 一月一日

"Toshi no hajime no tameshi tote" - Welcome the New Year with 'Ichigatsu Tsuitachi = Ichijitsu '. - Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, celebrating the first day of January "Ganjitsu".
Spring

Aogeba toutoshi – 仰げば尊し

"Aogeba toutoshi waga shi no on" - Discover this cherished graduation song that helps Japanese students reflect on their school memories. Find lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations of this beloved ceremonial piece.
Spring

Koujyou no tsuki (1901) – 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.
Spring

Hana (1900) – 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.
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