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Kojo no tsuki ("Moonlit castle ruins") was composed for
koto by Taki, Rentaro in 1901. The song was inspired by the ruins of
Okajyo Castle built in 1185.
Lyrics:
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Haru koro no, hana no en.
Meguru sakazuki, kage sashite;
Chiyo no matsu gae, wake ideshi,
Mukashi no hikari, ima izu ko?
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It was a spring evening
A feast of blossoms was held on the tower,
and cups of wine were passed around.
Then up from the old pine the moon rose.
But now, where is the brightness of bygone days?
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Aki jinei no, shimo no iro,
Nakiyuku kari no, kazu misete;
Urutsurugi ni, terisoishi,
Mukashi no hikari, ima izu ko?
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It was a frosty night of autumn.
Up above the camp
many a wild goose passed, calling.
And the moon shone on the unsheathed swords.
But now, where is the brightness of bygone days?
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Kojo no tsuki