I looked up the area were in at the moment to see the countries I could pick from and I chose Japan. I chose Japan because I quite liked the example that we heard in class. This song is usually sung in international settings as a representative of Japan. Sakura, or cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan. They represent a time of renewal and optimism, the pops of pink represent the end of winter and the beginning of spring. 

The instruments used: 

  • koto
  • shamisen
  • various:
  • gongs
  • drums
  • bells
  • voice 

Youtube Link : https://youtu.be/jqpFjsMtCb0