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