Origin: Japanese Children's Song (Warabe uta)
Key: C Major
"Come here, firefly..." A gentle children's song about fireflies. "Hotaru" means firefly, "koi" means "come."
This warabe uta (traditional children's song) calls to fireflies in summer evenings. Watching fireflies is a beloved Japanese summer tradition. The simple, gentle melody reflects the delicate beauty of these glowing insects.