Children are much the same the whole world over - but the songs sung by the children of Japan are traditional and distinctive. Many are associated with the seasons and historical events while others are the simple type of songs associated with childhood adventures and fairy tale characters, but all have a truly Japanese character.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320297
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Japan
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Japan - Social life and customs
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Social life and customs
Music & Performing Arts → Children's songs
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)