Japanese Society as Reflected in School Songs: Through the History of How School Songs Have Been Sung
"School songs" are now sung as a matter of course in Japanese schools. By focusing on the background behind the creation of these "school songs" and the significance of their continued singing across generations, we will reflect on the history and future of school culture.
・Date and Time
(1) August 29 (Saturday), 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(2) August 30 (Sunday), 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
・Content
We will examine the background behind the creation of “school songs” and the significance of their continued singing across generations, while reflecting on the history and future of school culture.
⑴ Lecture and Discussion
⑵ Research Presentations and Exchange of Research Information
・Speakers
Lecture 1: Ms. Tamaki Suda (Associate Professor, Otaru University of Commerce; author of *The Birth of the School Song*)
Lecture 2: Mr. Yutaka Watanabe (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo; author of *Sing the School Song!*)
・Registration
Please register by phone with our museum by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 28
Old High School Memorial Hall (Phone: 0263-35-6226)
Information
- Period
- August 29, 2026–August 30, 2026
- Venue
- Agata no Mori Cultural Center Auditorium
- Address
- Prefecture 3-1-1, Matsumoto City, Nagano
*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.
