Showa period(middle)

Mikan no hana saku oka (1946) – みかんの花咲く丘

"Mikan no hana ga saite iru" - Explore the fragrant 'Mikan no Hana Saku Oka'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, about a hill where mandarin orange flowers bloom.

Early Summer SongsSummer

Amefuri kumanoko ( 1962 ) – あめふりくまのこ

"Oyamani ame ga furimashita" - Experience the playful song 'Amefuri Kuma no Ko'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, about a little bear playing in the rain.

Early Summer SongsSummer

Natsu no omoide ( 1949 ) – 夏の思い出

"Natsu ga kureba omoidasu" - Relive the fond memories of summer with 'Natsu no Omoide'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on summer days.

Early Summer SongsSummer

Chiisai aki mitsuketa – ちいさい秋みつけた

"Darekasan ga darekasan ga darekasan ga mitsuketa" Discover the small signs of autumn with 'Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa'. Explore its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the subtle changes of fall.

AutumnEarly Autumn Songs

Medaka no gakkou (1952) – めだかの学校

"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).

Mid Spring SongsSpring

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.

Old Shouwa PopsOther Specials

Omoide no Album – おもいでのアルバム

"Itsuno koto daka omoidashite goran" - Discover “Omoide no Album” (思い出のアルバム), a beloved Japanese children’s song. Explore its English lyrics, cultural background, and learn how to sing along!

Early Spring SongsSpring

Aka tombo – 赤とんぼ

"Yuuyake koyake no aka tombo" - Explore the nostalgic 'Akatombo'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, reflecting on red dragonflies and childhood memories.

AutumnMid Autumn Songs

Sato no aki – 里の秋

"Shizuka na shizuka na sato no aki" Experience the tranquility of 'Sato no Aki'. Discover its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, depicting the quiet beauty of autumn in the countryside.

AutumnLate Autumn Songs

Makka na aki – まっかな秋

"Makka dana makka dana" - Celebrate the deep red of autumn with 'Makkana Aki'. Learn its lyrics, Roman readings, and English translations, capturing the essence of a crimson fall.

AutumnMid Autumn Songs

Tombo no megane – とんぼのめがね

"Tombo no megane wa mizuiro megane" - What kind of glasses is "Dragonfly Glasses"? Enjoy this playful song. See the lyrics, romanization, and English translation of Dragonfly's Glasses.

AutumnEarly Autumn Songs

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.

Mid Winter SongsWinter