Japanese folk music

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  1. Furusato 故郷 (My Country Home) (1914)
    Japanese school song (shōka 唱歌) that became a standard because of its romanticization of childhood memories.
  2. Oshōgatu お正月 (Neujahr) (1901)
    The most popular Japanese New Year's song; Melody: Takii Rentarō, text: Higashi Kume.
  3. Sakura 桜 (Cherry Blossom) (1600–1868)
    Japanese folk song about the cherry blossom.