Sakura, Sakura is a traditional Japanese folk song depicting the cherry blossom season in spring. It was a popular melody during the Edo period and was later adopted as a beginning piece for koto students at the Tokyo Academy of Music in 1888. The song honors the Japanese tradition of hanami, or flower viewing under cherry blossom trees.

1. SAKURA, SAKURA
桜 (さくら)

2. “Cherry Blossoms”

3. Sakura, Sakura
It is a traditional Japanese
folk song depicting spring, the
season of cherry blossoms.
it was a popular, urban
melody of the Edo period
and;
It was adopted as a piece for
beginning koto students in
the Tokyo Academy of Music
Collection in 1888
Was made in honor of
Hanami (flower viewing)

4. Hanabi 花火

5. KOTO The National
Instrument of Japan

6. LISTENING
ACTIVITY 
Listen to the tone and lyrics of the song.
Lyrics will be followed after..
Try to sing along the second time I play the song.

9. GROUP
ACTIVITY 
Clap Clap form a
Beat :D