Hotaru Koi

About This Song

Origin: Japanese Children's Song (Warabe uta)

Key: C Major

Full Song

"Come here, firefly..." A gentle children's song about fireflies. "Hotaru" means firefly, "koi" means "come."

Historical Context

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.

Performance Goal: Play with gentle, childlike simplicity, evoking the magical quality of fireflies glowing in the summer dusk!