How an Israeli biblical song became a Japanese video game hit – Read how the words of Isaiah flew all the way from Israel to Japan to inspire Japanese folk dancing and even video games. | Jerusalem Post
What’s the connection between Israel, Japan and video games? A pre-state Israeli song. Yes, you read that right.
An Israeli folk song called Mayim Mayim (i.e. ‘Water, Water’ in Hebrew), whose lyrics are based on a biblical promise for salvation, is now the well-known tune accompanying countless Japanese video games.
An Israeli folk song called Mayim Mayim (i.e. ‘Water, Water’ in Hebrew), whose lyrics are based on a biblical promise for salvation, is now the well-known tune accompanying countless Japanese video games.
Charlotte Danieli
Not surprised…. In Japan there is a very fast growing authentic Kabbala group of young people.Propably there will be an authentic Kabbala Congress next year in Japan. We are really amazed about that development in Japan and China.