"Taiheiyō Kōshinkyoku" (太平洋行進曲, Pacific Ocean March) is a Japanese march composed by Hajime Fuse[1] with lyrics by Masanori Yokoyama. It was released on 10 May 1939.[2]
| "Taiheiyō Kōshinkyoku" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Japanese |
| English title | Pacific Ocean March |
| Released | May 10, 1939 |
| Genre | March |
| Composer(s) | Hajime Fuse |
| Lyricist(s) | Masanori Yokoyama |
History edit
A contest for "Taiheiyō Kōshinkyoku" was held on 9 February 1939. 28,105 entries for lyrics were received, with Yokoyama's entry being declared the winner. Ryū Amaguchi, Issaku Honma and Yutaka Itō placed second, third and fourth, respectively.[3]
References edit
- ^ Caprio, Mark; Matsuda, Kōichirō (2006). Japan and the Pacific, 1540-1920. Ashgate/Variorum. p. 1. ISBN 9780754636830.
- ^ "太平洋行進曲之隨想". nidBox (in Chinese). 8 May 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ New East Asia. Osaka: Osaka Mainichi. 1940. p. 46.