The national anthem of Japan is Kimigayo. From 1888 to 1945 “Kimigayo” served as the national anthem of the Empire of Japan. Japan had no national anthem before 1888. Japanese named their first anthem as Kamigayo which actually means “The Emperor’s Reign“. Japanese National Anthem – Kimigayo: 君が代は 千代に八千代に さざれ(細)石の いわお(巌)となりて こけ(苔)の生すまで Japanese National Anthem Romanization: Kimigayo […]
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Green Pheasant: The National Animal of Japan
The national animal of Japan is the green pheasant. The scientific name for the green pheasant is Phasianus Versicolor. Pheasants are close relatives of wild chickens, quails and partridges. Till now around thirty-five species of pheasants are discovered. The pheasants are found all across the Eurasia and North America too. The green pheasant specifically is […]
Chrysanthemum: The National Flower of Japan
The National flower of Japan is Chrysanthemum. The people of Japan usually called it Mums or Chrysanths. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe, they are also found in China in a large number and are the highly beloved flower among the people of Japan. In the 15th century, it was first cultivated in […]