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Kumamoto Prefectural First High School's school song has become a topic of discussion due to its lyrics, which include words like "pure" and "chastity" that are traditionally associated with women. The school, which was previously an all-girls school, has recently seen an influx of male students, leading to a debate between older male alumni and female alumni over whether the lyrics should be changed. Meanwhile, Iwate Prefectural Morioka First High School's school song was once embroiled in controversy due to its melody, which is based on the "Military March" composed by Fumio Setoguchi, evoking memories of wartime. The song's melody was borrowed from a local fishing port's traditional music, and has been passed down to this day. These examples illustrate how school songs can reflect the era in which they were created, and how they can sometimes seem out of place in modern times.