You’re having a wonderful influence on your children😍

Yes, Happy End was a groundbreaking band that established rock music in the Japanese language.
And I’m a big fan of YMO😊

My favorite tracks are the ones at the beginning and the end of the album😊

Anericans with Apple Music can listen here! (Links don’t always work because licensing varies by country.)

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A new book collecting interviews with the musicians involved in this legendary album was recently published.
Although Ohtaki sadly passed away in 2013, the book clearly shows how remarkable he truly was.
Ohtaki was from Ōshū City—the same hometown as Shohei Ohtani.

For many listeners in Japan, A Long Vacation is more than just a record—it’s a cultural landmark that shaped the sound and mood of the 1980s.
If you're discovering Japanese music, this album is a perfect place to start. ☀️

The album helped define what later became known as City Pop—a genre inspired by American pop, jazz, and soft rock, now enjoying global popularity.
From “Kimi wa Tennen Shoku” to “Canary Islands” and “Sayonara Siberian Railway,” it captures the feeling of an endless, nostalgic summer.

I will continue to support her, and I hope others will join me in cheering her on.
More than anything, I pray she won’t have to face any further hardship, and that she can continue her urushi work with peace of mind.

Oh… that makes it even more heartbreaking to hear.

Yes, it does seem that forest fires have been growing in scale in recent years. Because of the effects of global warming, both the trees and the soil have become drier, making it much harder to bring fires under control.

The fire in Ōita City pains my heart… Because the city faces the sea, it reminds me of the Ofunato fire earlier this year. My deepest sympathies go out to everyone affected.

ありがとうございます！

They seem to be planning to convert the square into a venue for concerts and events, but I hope the current sense of tranquility remains😞

なんとそうなんですね！思い出していただき嬉しいです😊
今、東京ミッドタウン八重洲で伝統工芸の展示がされていまして私も出展しています。ご都合よろしければぜひ足をお運びください。12月5〜7は私も会場におります。
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ごぶさたしています😊お元気そうでなによりです！