Japanese dance with kimono at Asakusa (lyrics below)
Nihon buyo is a type of traditional Japanese dance that has a history of nearly 400 years. It is characterized by uniquely Japanese qualities of elegance and grace.
Performed at Traditional Culture Experience Programs, Tokyo, Japan.
===Lyrics===
Hiragana Romaji Translation
さくら さくら | sakura sakura | Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
のやま も さと も | noyama mo sato mo | In fields, mountains and villages
みわたす かぎり | mi-watasu kagiri | As far as the eye can see.
かすみ か くも か | kasumi ka kumo ka | Is it mist, or clouds?
あさひ に におう | sahi ni niou | Fragrant in the rising sun.
さくら さくら | sakura sakura | Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
はな ざかり | hana zakari | Flowers in full bloom.
さくら さくら |sakura sakura | Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
やよい の そら は | yayoi no sora wa | Across the spring sky,
みわたす かぎり | mi-watasu kagiri | As far as the eye can see.
かすみ か くも か | kasumi ka kumo ka | Is it mist, or clouds?
におい ぞ いずる | nioi zo izuru | Fragrant in the air.
いざや いざや | izaya izaya | Come now, come now,
みに ゆかん | mini yukan | Let's go and see them.
10 сен 2024