"Sakura" is also a traditional song from Japan, often accompanied/soloed by the
koto or
biwa.
Bon Jovi sampled the song for the opening of "
Tokyo Road." The lyrics in Japanese are:
Sakura, sakura
Yayoi no sora wa
Miwatasu kagiri
Kasumi ka kumo ka
Nioi o izuru
Izaya, izaya
Mi ni yukan
Sakura, sakura
Noyama mo sato mo
Miwatasu kagiri
Kasumi ka kumo ka
Asahi ni niou
Sakura, sakura
Hana zakari
A rough translation in English:
Cherry trees, cherry trees
Across the March sky
As far as I can see
Like mist or cloud
The fragrance flows
Let's go now, let's go now
Let's go and see them
Cherry trees, cherry trees
From the mountains to the valleys
As far as I can see
Like mist or cloud
Perfuming the morning sun
Cherry trees, cherry trees
Flowers in full bloom