I'm in Matsuyama City located in the Northwest part in Shikoku Island.
It is a very nice place. Good food, warm hearted people... What more could I ask for?
We started the tour on 12/5 in Fukuoka. Things are going well so far.
(just a little accident during the first show though.)
I'm playing the vibraphone in the show. As you may imagine, it's not an easy job for me. However, the drumming skills, which I've been practicing for a while, contributes a lot to playing this tough instrument as well.


The big news? Yes, I wrote music for a Japanese movie.
The title is " TA GA TAME NI" which is directed by TARO HYUUGAJI.
I composed and played the piano for the film. It definitely was quite a challenge but all turned out really well.
You can get more info on the film later through this site.


I'm leaving for Shiga tomorrow morning.
An hour flight and 2 hour bus ride....
Yeahhh, the show must go on!
love,
Akiko