Ellen Dambach wrote lyrics about Japan
using music of familiar tunes.
(tune:
B-I-N-G-O)
There’s an island
country in east Asia.
Japan is what it’s
called, Hai!
J-A-P-A-N, J-A-P-A-N,
J-A-P- A-N
I learned this about Japan.
One of our world’s most
populated countries
Most live on coastal
plains.
J- A- P- A- N, J- A- P-
A-N, J- A- P- A- N
I learned this about
Japan.
Tokyo, one of the
world’s big cities,
the capitol of Japan.
J- A- P- A- N, J- A-
P-A- N, J- A- P-A- N
I learned this about
Japan.
Gardens and shrines show
love of nature.
Tea gardens, one garden
type.
J- A- P- A- N, J- A-
P-A- N, J- A- P-A- N
I learned this about
Japan.
The main food of Japan
is rice and
It’s served at every
meal.
J- A- P- A- N, J- A-
P-A- N, J- A- P-A- N
I learned this about
Japan.
Earthquakes are so
common in Japan.
Many mountains are
volcanic.
J- A- P- A- N, J- A-
P-A- N, J- A- P-A- N
I learned this about
Japan.
(“Hai” is pronounced
“hi.” It’s “yes” in Japanese.)
(tune :Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast)
In Japan
In Japan
Factories are so
advanced.
People leave shoes in
entranceways
And go inside to dance.
Noodles, rice,
Seaweed, tea
Big cities are so busy.
Sumo wrestling, a sport
event
Without weapons will
make a dent
In Japan,
In Japan
Practice judo, karate
And do calligraphy and
origami!
In Tokyo go tour
Beautiful parks since
you’re
In Japan,
In Japan
In Japan.
In Japan,
In Japan
Most live on the coastal
plains.
The flag is a red sun on
white background.
The emperor is ruler but
Prime minister is leader
In Japan
In Japan
In Japan
Yes, in Japan!
(tune:
Heigh-ho from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Konnichiwa
Hello to you and me.
In Japanese you would
say this,
koni-chiwa, konnichiwa
when you greet a he or
she.
Take a big bow and say
this now
Oh konnichiwa,
konnichiwa
Konnichiwa, konnichiwa
Become a friend and see
Konnichiwa
Konnichiwa
Then have some tea with
me.
Hai konnichiwa
(”Konnichiwa” is
pronounced “kohn- nee- chee- wah”. It
means hello in Japanese.)
(tune:
If you’re happy and you know it…)
Who eats rice, seaweed
and noodles?
The Japanese
Who eats food in
separate dishes?
The
Japanese
If you like this
information
And you want to learn
some more
If you like this
information
Say, “Oh yah”.
Who’s the leader of
Japan?
Prime minister
What’s the capitol of
Japan?
Tokyo
If you like this
information
And you want to learn
some more
If you like this
information
Say, “Oh yah”.
What do people do a lot
of?
They all bow
What do they wear on
special days?
Kimonos
If you like this
information
And you want to learn
some more
If you like this
information
Say, “Oh yah”.
What’s the art of fine
handwriting?
Calligraphy
What is Japanese money
called?
It’s called yen.
If you like this
information
And you want to learn
some more
Read books or check the
Internet
to explore.