Seasonal events

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

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

Omatsuri mambo – お祭りマンボ

"Watashi no tonari no ojisan wa" - A typical Japanese festival song that lifts the mood. The song's tune and tempo are perfectly suited to the rhythm of the festival, and the lyrics are delivered in romaji and English translation.

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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

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.

SpringEarly Spring Songs

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.

SpringMid Spring Songs

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".

WinterMid Winter Songs

Mamemaki – まめまき

Oni wa soto Fuku wa uchi" Celebrate Setsubun with 'Mamemaki'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, marking the bean-throwing festival.

WinterLate Winter Songs

Itsuki no komoriuta

"Odoma bon giri bon giri Bon kara sakikya oran to" Discover good old Japan through lyrics and images: Roman readings, English translations, and discussions. Take a cultural journey through the melodies of "Doyo Shoka" (children's songs).

SummerLate Summer Songs