Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Japan: Nengajo

30 minute CD : $12.95
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The Japanese have a tradition of sending postcards and a word for these friendly little holiday snapshots: Nengaj?. Each greeting is a celebration of culture and of life, bridging the old ways and modern times. This BackPax journey delivers a bounty of Nengaj?, audio “postcards” of colorful scenes and greetings from the land of the Rising Sun: “Toothpick Warriors” from the days of the Samurai, Kabuki (traditional Japanese theater), Seijin no hi (coming-of-age day), the dolls festivals for girls and for boys, a message about ecology, and more.  Perfect for ages 6 and older.

Track Title
1 “The Rabbit in the Moon”
2 Nengaj?/Postcard#1: Adventure in Japan
3 “The Mysterious Myora”
4 “Mr. Yamazaki’s Daughter”
5 Nengaj?/Postcard#2: Seijin no hi
6 “The Toothpick Warriors”
7 Kabuki
8 “The Sticky, Sticky Pine”
9 Old Japan New
10 Goodbye For Now