祭夜絵巻 (matsuriyo emaki)

When the crimson sun begins to set
My heart flutters to the sound of the flute carried by the wind
Tonight is the night of the festival, forgetting the sorrowful world
Isn't it nice to smile, in this fleeting dream

Guiding my hesitant steps through the crowd
As I walk unsteadily, it feels strangely amusing
The clattering sound of the geta sandals
Is also quite stylish

(Now, now, let's dance!)

Shall we go! Making noise is the elegance of the banquet
Let's enjoy the poetic beauty of flowers and birds
Let's go! Mastering pleasures is tradition
Unrestrained in every way
Form a circle!
Now, let's dance!

Sometimes you learn by letting loose
Leave behind what doesn't go well in the twilight
If the festival music resounds tonight
Why not enjoy it, in this momentary dream

Among the crowd dressed up and stylish
The natural smiles are so charming
Someone hums a tune, chintonsan
That too is elegant

Let's go! Making noise is the etiquette of the feast
Illuminated by the moonlight
Let's go! Pleasures are the treasures of this world
Enjoy the poetry, music, and instruments

Dance with flowers, sing with birds, compose with the wind, admire the moon
Dance with stars, sing with rainbows, recite time, love dreams

Form a circle! Now, let's dance!
Now, now, let's dance!