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Japan’s “Kimigayo” at a conference

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Channel: Tony Marano · 2015 · Travel & Events

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“Kimigayo” 君が代 national anthem of the nation of Japan.

The “Kimigayo” the lyrics were written during Japan’s Heian period (794-1185).  The song served as the national anthem from 1888 to 1945.  In 1999 it was officially recognized as the nation’s national anthem.

“Kimigayo” the Japanese National Anthem - The Emperor's Reign

 “May the reign of the Emperor
 continue for a thousand, nay, eight thousand generations
 and for the eternity that it takes
 for small pebbles to grow into a great rock
 and become covered with moss.”

Taken from: 
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/japanese-national-anthem-kimigayo-%E5%90%9B%E3%81%8C%E4%BB%A3-japanese-national-anthem-emperors-reign.html#ixzz3VsrCiSSa

“Star Spangled Banner” history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

“Kimigayo” history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimigayo

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