Furusato = hometown うさぎ追いしかの山 The hills where I once chased rabbits, 小鮒(こぶな)釣りしかの川 The stream where I once caught little crucian carp, 夢は今もめぐりて Those dreams still circle even now, 忘れがたきふるさと My unforgettable hometown. 古びた道を歩く 足音響き I walk the old road; my footsteps ring. あの日見た夕日 草の匂い The sunset we saw that day, the scent of grass. 風が運んだ声 「また明日（あした）、バイバイ」 A voice the wind carried: “See you tomorrow—bye.” カラス鳴く 道すがら 思い返す As crows cry along the way, I think back. 色褪せぬ風景 忘れがたきあの頃 Scenes that never fade—those days I cannot forget. No matter where I roam, I’ll always know, My heart finds its way back to where the rivers flow. Through every season, across the years. Furusato, my roots, my guiding light. 如何(いか)にいます父母 How are my father and mother doing now? 恙無(つつがな)しや友がき And you, my friends—are you all safe and well? 雨に風につけても Whenever the rain or the wind comes, 思い いづるふるさと My thoughts rise and return to my hometown. ザーザー響く 喜ぶ蛙 A steady downpour resounds; the frogs rejoice. 縁側から眺める 一抹の休息 From the veranda we gaze—a fleeting moment of rest. 濡れた庭 静かに佇み 穏やかなひととき In the wet garden we stand quietly—an easy, gentle moment. 雨音で遮断 生まれる団らん 円満な家族に 温かなお茶 Rain-sound draws a curtain; from it, togetherness is born— a harmonious family, warm tea in hand. 雨いつ止むか 見つめる庭には 息吹宿らん We watch to see when the rain will cease; in the garden we behold, new life seems to stir. No matter where I roam, I’ll always know, My heart finds its way back to where the golden leaves blow. Through every season, across the years Furusato, my roots, my guiding light. こころざしを果たして When I have fulfilled my purpose, いつの日にか帰らん Someday I shall return. 山は青きふるさと Green are the mountains of my home, 水は清きふるさと Clear are the waters of my home. No matter where I roam, I’ll always know, My heart finds its way back to where the snowfields glow. Through every season, across the years Furusato, my roots, my guiding light. ふるさと ふるさと Furusato, furusato. No matter where I roam, I’ll always know, My heart finds its way back to where the blossoms grow. Through every season, across the years Furusato, my roots, my guiding light.
