The lyrics was started written on 10th century or earlier. The lyrics of this anthem was the oldest lyrics in the world. In 1870, the anthem was adopted. Same lyrics, but different music. In 1880, they decided to change the anthem. And the music and lyrics was arranged correctly. An national anthem of Japan. Preceded by: "Kimigayo" (John William Fenton) Lyrics: Kimi ga Yo wa Chiyo ni Yachiyo ni Sazare-ishi no Iwao to narite Koke no musu made