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Shamisen Dixieland: A Jazzy Fusion of East and West Growing up in Osaka, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and lively spirit, I was immersed in the sounds of Dixieland jazz. The city, along with its neighbor Kobe, has a deep-rooted love for this genre, and it’s no wonder why. The upbeat rhythms and・・・

「“Shamisen Dixieland”「三味線デキシーランド」」の続きを読む

“As I finally reached 80 years old, despite being an old man and a complete amateur, I developed a dream of creating large-scale music with a full orchestra. Specifically, I dream of composing such a piece on a personal computer and then listening to it on a stereo system. While some might dismiss this as・・・

「”Fantasia G”「ファンタジア G(爺)」」の続きを読む

In the quiet corners of memory, where love and longing intertwine, my friend’s heart echoed the footsteps of his beloved wife. She had slipped away, leaving behind a trail of whispered promises and shared dreams. Their golden anniversary trip, etched in sepia tones, revealed a love that transcended time. In that hotel room, they basked・・・

「“Sorrow of Parting”「惜別」」の続きを読む

As the new year 2022 starts: This flower is about to die, towards the end of the flower’s life. I’m such an old person who can understand the words, “It’s the beginning of the last-stage elderly rather than the late-stage elderly.” January 1, 2022 この花はこれから枯れ始める、花の命の終焉に向けて。 「後期高齢者と言うより末期高齢者の始まりです」の言葉が理解できる 自分もそんな歳になったのだなあ。（85歳となる２０２２年を迎えて） “Beginning of the end”「終焉の始まり」 composed by Yo Kozato・・・

「“Beginning of The End”「終焉の始まり」」の続きを読む

On a Saturday afternoon, seated by the window with a cup of coffee in hand, the aroma wafts through the air. The outside is quiet, and the pleasant sunlight warms the room. The scent of coffee seems to announce the beginning of a leisurely weekend. With each sip, a bittersweet taste spreads across the palate, soothing・・・

「“Coffee Break on Saturday Afternoon”「土曜の午後のコーヒータイム」」の続きを読む

In The Depth of Heavy Sorrow“「悲しみの深い淵で」 The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the world, and each time I received the news of the passing of someone close, I was plunged into deep sorrow and despair. With each wave of tragic news, my heart felt as if it were being squeezed, yet I struggled to move forward・・・

「In The Depth of Heavy Sorrow「悲しみの深い淵で」」の続きを読む

We’ve stood together through thick and thin, always doing what needed to be done, with courage and determination. Our journey has been long, filled with challenges that we faced head-on. We’ve seen days when the sun scorched our backs and nights when the cold seemed unending. Yet here we are, still side by side, stronger・・・

「“Something good is gonna happen”「何かいいことありそうよ」」の続きを読む