Sing and Learn Japanese Celebrations - Cherry Blossoms, Festivals, and Flying Carp - Japanese songs by Tazuko Inui and Selina Yoon.
Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Festivals and Flying Carp is a
collection of favorite Japanese songs that bring to mind images of
seasons, festivals, holidays, and the spirit of the people of Japan.
The Japanese love Japanese Festivals, known as Matsuri, and songs are
the perfect way to take part in the traditions and learn more about
this fascinating culture. Through beautiful lyrics and illustrations,
children and adults will learn more about Japanese language, customs,
crafts, games, foods, and rituals. Each of 22 traditional and
contemporary melodies and songs is written in Kana (Hiragana and
Katakana), the romaji (romanization of Japanese), and the English
translation. The book includes pronunciation guide, English-Japanese
glossary, and instructional and cultural notes. The songs are:
- Haru
ga Kita/Spring Has Come
- Ureshii
Hinamatsuri/Happy Doll Festival
- Koinobori/Flying
Carp
- Hanabi/Fireworks
- Kiku
no Hana/Chrysanthemum
- Tako
no Uta/Kite Song
- Jankenpon/Rock,
Paper, Scissor
- Oshoogatsu/New
Year's Day
- Usagi/Rabbit
- Oyakodonburi/Chicken
Egg Bowl
- Hitori
Futari/One Person, Two People
- Shabondama/Soap
Bubble
- Kata
Tataki/Shoulder Patting
- Muramatsuri/Village
Festival
- Onaka
no Heru Uta/I'm Hungry
- Seikurabe/Who's
Taller?
- Asa
wa Doko Kara/Where Does the Morning Come from?
- Momiji/Maple
Leaf
- Frusato/Home
- Shiawasenara
Te o Tatakoo/If You Are Happy
- Makkana
Ohana no Tonakaisan/The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Sakura/Cherry
Blossom
