The Japanese national anthem was written by Traditional Waka poem from the Kokin Wakashū (first published in 905) and composed by Yoshiisa Oku and Akimori Hayashi; usually credited to Hiromori Hayashi.
きみが代よは 千代ちよに八千代やちよに 細さざれ石いしの 巌いわおとなりて 苔こけの生むす迄
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Japan is known for its tea ceremonies, Sumo wrestling, Samurai, and Ninjas