Poet and songwriter. He and Hakashu Kitahara were leaders in the development of nursery songs in Japan. Among his works are "Golden Star,""Red Shoes" and "Seven Children." He also wrote a variety of popular and folk songs, including Sendo Kota," "Habu Port" and "Moon on a Full Moon Night." There is a museum in his honor at Ibaraki-city, his birthplace.
Poet and songwriter. He and Hakashu Kitahara were leaders in the development of nursery songs in Japan. Among his works are "Golden Star,""Red Shoes" and "Seven Children." He also wrote a variety of popular and folk songs, including Sendo Kota," "Habu Port" and "Moon on a Full Moon Night." There is a museum in his honor at Ibaraki-city, his birthplace.
Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett
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