Popular Songs by Teiichi Okano [2026]

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Furusato | With Lyrics | One Hundred Selected Japanese Songs | The Mountain Where We Chased Rabbits

A classic song with a warm melody that gently comforts the heart when you suddenly feel a bit lonely thinking of your hometown.

Its lyrics depict the primal landscapes of home, like the hills where we chased rabbits and the river where we caught small crucian carp.

Released to the public in 1914 as a Ministry of Education school song, it was performed at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, moving audiences around the world.

It’s a masterpiece that even overseas groups like IL DIVO continue to sing in Japanese.

It’s the perfect piece for those striving far from home, quietly reflecting on their roots while listening to the autumn insects’ song.

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LV.5 “Furusato” Practice Video for Harmonica Beginners — Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music (Blues Harp)

This song, released in 1914 as an elementary school song, features lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano and music by Teiichi Okano.

It portrays the scenery of one’s hometown, with moving lyrics about fulfilling one’s dreams and someday returning to that wonderful home.

With its beautiful melody, it is beloved by people of all ages.

Filled with nostalgia, the song pairs perfectly with the harmonica’s wistful tone, and is sure to move listeners to tears.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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[Japanese Red Cross Society] Cross Exercises ❤ Momotaro de Rhythm Exercises

The rhythm exercise that uses the nursery rhyme “Momotaro,” which every Japanese person knows, is a seated routine that moves your body from the shoulders to the toes.

One segment consists of rotating the shoulders and hips and moving the knees up and down.

Another segment consists of moving the toes up and down, rounding your back to crouch, then extending.

The key to doing it smoothly is to practice each movement slowly and firmly one by one, then run through the whole sequence.

If you sing while you exercise, the workout becomes even more effective, so if you feel up to it, give it a try!

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Momotarō Song [Children’s Song/Anime] ~ Momotarō

This song, themed around a traditional Japanese folktale, is a lively march that instantly captivates children.

The lyrics, centered on courage and friendship, depict Momotaro and his companions joining forces to defeat the ogres.

The way they gain new allies through kibi dango (millet dumplings) teaches the importance of cooperation.

It’s perfect for everyone to sing together in classrooms or at sports festivals.

If you sing while moving energetically, it’s sure to bring out plenty of smiles from the children!

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♪Momotaro – Peach Boy | ♪Momotaro-san, Momotaro-san [Japanese Song / Shoka]

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the familiar children’s song “Momotaro” has been sung across Japan for generations.

Many of us likely remember feeling excited by Momotaro’s exploits.

However, listening to the lyrics all the way through can be startlingly eye-opening, as your impression may change completely.

Lines like “defeat all the demons” and “heave-ho, seize the loot” can be heard as the deeds of a righteous hero, yet they can also sound a bit like the actions of an aggressive invader.

Behind this jarring development lies, in fact, a deep historical background.

It might be a good opportunity to explore another side of the story by discussing it together as a parent and child.

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Oborozukiyo: Easy Two-Hand Piano with Do-Re-Mi Subtitles for Beginners

This children’s song depicts a springtime rural landscape at dusk, vividly expressing scenes like fields of canola blossoms, a hazy sky, and the soft light of the pale moon.

Created by the duo of Tatsuyuki Takano and Teiichi Okano, it was published in 1914 in “Elementary School Songs for the Sixth Grade.” Its gentle, easy-to-remember melody is one many people have found themselves humming.

If the tune is etched in your memory, it should be relatively approachable to recreate on the piano.

Try singing while playing the melody with your right hand, and as you get comfortable, gradually add the left hand.

It might also become a moment to reminisce about days gone by.

autumn leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi14rank/position

Autumn Leaves: Piano for Beginners / With Sheet Music

When it comes to autumn songs, many people probably think of “Momiji” (Autumn Leaves)! There may be many facilities where it’s always sung during recreation time in the fall.

Songs that we’ve hummed for years and are deeply etched in our memories are easier to reproduce on the piano, so this piece is recommended even for seniors trying the piano for the first time! Practice the right-hand melody while singing, and once you get used to it, start adding the left hand at about one note per measure.

Adjust the number of notes as you go so it doesn’t make people feel, “It’s surprisingly difficult on the piano.”

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