Kimigayo

[minervasirius]

Japan's National Anthem in English

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.

[yoshi]

It`s interesting to read English translation for Japan`s national Anthem.
To be honest, when I was child, I didn`t like Japan`s Anthem as it sounds very
old fashioned compare with other country`s Anthem.
United state one sounds cool to me.
but, after become adult, I am getting like the song.
It`s very slow tempo, and I can feel Japan.
What do you think about your country`s Anthem?