Kitaguni No Haru
Masao Sen
Spring in the North Country
Green leaves, blue sky, southern wind
Fists bloom on that hill in the north country
Ah, spring in the north country
The seasons change, but you probably won't notice
The small parcel that reached my mother
Should I return to that hometown, should I return
Melting snow, babbling brook, round bridge
The eyes of the pine trees are blowing in the north country
Ah, spring in the north country
We couldn't say we liked each other
Parted for five years, how is that child doing
Should I return to that hometown, should I return
Mountain ash, morning mist, water mill
The songs of laughter are heard in the north country
Ah, spring in the north country
My brother and father, two stubborn people
Sometimes having a drink together
Should I return to that hometown, should I return