Kimigayo

Kimigayo: The national anthem: a 10th-century court poem set to a melody of 1880, arranged by Franz Eckert and official since 1999.

Kimigayo by Anonymous waka (words, c. 920), Hayashi Hiromori (melody) is recorded as a music recording in the Japan collection in Pavilions. This page keeps the item connected to its country and category, with a direct path to related cultural entries. Visitors can continue into the country profile to compare local music, food, drinks, desserts, passports, and place-based digital souvenirs.

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