[Articles]Kokugaku Scholars in the Meiji Period and the Creation of Shōka: Focusing on the Reform of Popular Songs, Ceremonial Songs, and the Synthesis of Japanese and Western Styles

March 31, 2026Open Access

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This paper examines the roles of Kokugaku scholars in the production of Shōka during the Meiji era, focusing on their contributions to national education and identity.
Historical analysis of Kokugaku scholars' contributions from the Meiji 10s to 20s
Examination of the production process of ceremonial and popular songs
Study of the fusion of Western music and Japanese traditional styles
Kokugaku scholars integrated both 'elegant' and 'popular' elements into song production
Scholars participated in creating ceremonial songs, reflecting different educational philosophies from music leaders
The collaboration between scholars and music leaders led to innovative Shōka that fused Western music with traditional Japanese poetry

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Historical analysis explores how Kokugaku scholars influenced song reform and national identity in Japan.

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