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Shintaro-san of the Mountain: Mountains,...
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Soran Bushi: Exploring Japanese Work Song
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Japan: Semiclasssical and Folk Music
Various Artists
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Japan: Ainu Songs
Various Artists
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Traditional Folk Songs of Japan
Various Artists
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Folk Music of the Amami Islands, Japan
Various Artists
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Japan: Koishimaru Izutsuya: Master of the...
Koishimaru Izutsuya
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Japan: O-Suwa-Daiko Drums
Various Artists
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Sakura: A Musical Celebration of the Cherry...
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Folk Music of Japan
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Waka and Other Compositions: Contemporary...
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Traditional Folk Dances of Japan
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JAPAN (Ainu Songs): Chisi-sinotcha
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Japan: O-fune-matsuri nerikomi bayashi
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JAPAN: Ihumke
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Japan: Kimi-Ga-Yo - The Emperor's House
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Music of North Japan - Narrative Poem
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Music of North Japan - Ceremonial Drinking...
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Music of North Japan - Hero Narrative Poem
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Impressions of Japan
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