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This is a typical Japanese song of the New Year. Various types of games that children used to play on New Year’s Day are introduced. Composer: Rentaro Taki ／ 作曲：滝廉太郎 Lyricist: Kume ┌─────── ∘° °∘ ───────┐ Thank you for watching!└─────── °∘ ∘° ───────┘Please click Show More read description for On New Year's, we shall play ball bouncing And a battledore and shuttlecock game Come hurry, come I can't wait for New Year's ───────────────────── The Japanese Song Academy publishes Japanese New Year/Oshogatsu Song. During Japan’s year-end celebration, the song “Haru no Umi” ((春の海) is played in shops, restaurants, TV, radio stations, and many more. The song translates to “Spring Sea” and is composed by famous Japanese composer Michio Miyagi. ┌─────── ∘° °∘ ───────┐ Thank you for watching! └─────── °∘ ∘° ───────┘ Please click Show More read description for important info: ※Akito While the United States watches events like “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” Japan has “NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.” Kouhaku (meaning red and white) is a song contest held on New Year’s Eve and people tune in to watch the competition as a popular New Years tradition in Japan. Here is our annual guide to help you understand New Year customs in Japan. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. New Year’s Eve - Omisoka (大晦日) Omisoka is the Japanese expression for New Year’s Eve. A day after tomorrow will be a New Year’s day. Today’s children song is called [Oshogatsu]. This is the song waiting for a new year to come. Oshogatsu (A New Year) It is very simple melody. Hope you look forward to a new year 2022. It seems to be the same as or similar to people who celebrate Christmas.”♪もう、いくつねるとお正月♪How many more times do we have to go to bed before New Year's Day?” These are the lyrics of a famous nursery song,which has kept singing for a long time in Japan.This song expresses that children are eager to wai “ Haru no umi (春の海) ” is a traditional music piece that is played on the New Year’s Day in Japan. You will hear it everywhere – in shops and restaurants, as well as on radio and TV. This may sound like just an ordinary music piece to you, but the locals would instantly associate this with the New Year. Japanese kids sing this song toward the end of the year in anticipation of the New Year.English Version: New Japan Music 2025 ♫ Top Japan Songs 2025 If you liked this playlist, we recommend you also listen to these music lists: 1. New Japanese Songs 2025 ♫ Lates By Sandra in Culture and Society — Dec 23, 2021 An introduction to Japan's New Year's Eve Show: Kohaku Uta Gassen. Kohaku Uta Gassen 紅白歌合戦, NHK’s annual new years' singing competition show. Learn about some of the customs and traditions of the New Year holiday in in Japan. The Japanese New Year (正月, Shōgatsu) is an annual festival that takes place in Japan.Since 1873, the official Japanese New Year has been celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, on January 1 of each year, New Year's Day (元日, Ganjitsu). New Year’s Day Meal: On New Year’s Day, the often quiet house comes to life with nostalgic laughter, swift cutting of the vegetables, and the aroma of warm fish broth. Elder cousins and uncles catch up over drinks while the young entertain the younger with a game of sugoroku (双六) or some tender teasing. New Japanese Songs 2024 ♫ Latest Japanese Music 2024 (Japan Songs Releases Playlist) If you enjoyed listening to this playlist, we recommend you to check: 1. Sing along with Courtney to this traditional Japanese New Year song, Oshogatsu! Gambatte ne! ↓↓↓ More info below! ↓↓↓WEBSITE: Lyrics and Translation in Description!Many Japanese kids look forward to New Years Day. This song shares the excitement kids are feeling as they count days New Year Song in Japanese kindergarten (Hoikuen), performed by 3 years old kidsLyrics:
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