Donpan-bushi: The Heart of Japan Passed Down in Song
Here are some standout and popular songs recommended by our studio staff from Donpan-bushi, a folk song tradition from Akita Prefecture.
This is a traditional playlist that carries on the heart of Japan in song.
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Donpan Bushi: The Japanese Spirit Passed Down in Song (21–30)
Donpan-bushiKakunodate
In Kakunodate, it seems the Donpan Bushi is danced during the cherry blossom festival in May.
It’s nice to get familiar with folk songs through hand dances.
For the children, it will surely become an unforgettable memory.
As for the Donpan Bushi lyrics, which can be arranged in many ways, you can’t leave out the parts about the song itself and the Akita beauties.
Donpan-bushiShigematsu Hirano
It is said to have been recorded in the 1950s.
It feels like the basic tune of the Donpan-bushi as a folk song.
With the Akita accent just as it is, it’s great for dancing and great for singing—full of warmth and local pride.
It conveys the charm of Akita to the fullest.
It’s a simple singing voice that evokes nostalgia.