November 25, ’25 Salon (Tuesday)

It was such a wonderful happy encounter to see a young man for the first time since 2020, I presume.

I was so amazed and impressed by to see his growth. It seemed he was very confident with his achievement on his job search as a librarian, gotting a good, stable job at City Lyon.

I said sorry to his father, my good professor friend, on my fault that I made a few scars on the floor of his entrace hall. Professor said that he mended it and were recovered 80 percent! Eric said he did not notice them at all! We all laught out a lot.

Eric enjoyed the scenery of Hirakata Bay. We also talked about a lot, such as about his sister, and my French friends.

We talked about Bouchee a la reine!

Eric gave me a box of biscuits which he loves and has been enjoying even he grows!

I was invited twice to a Christmas party at his house in Miura. I reallt want to come his house again. But I am not very sure at this moment whether I can come to in a harsh weather.

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Autumn Concert ’25

Sept 24 (Mail to K)ところで,夏のラメールコンサートに出なかったバイオリン🎻の小学生さんが,Eine Klaine Nachtmusik をやっているので,機会があったら演奏したいそうです。私のリハビリ促進のため,またうちに来て歌ってくださいますか?11月の初め頃はどうでしょうか?

10/6 賛同者が順調に増えてきそうでうれしい。プログラムが作れそうだ。

11/2 Concert


Program 最終
「紅葉」コーラス/私のAlto voice

次は2026年2月予定!!楽しみにして生活しよう。

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September. 27, ’25 Salon

Unexpected fortunate which happened today was a fun salon/chattering with my dear friend Setsuko-san.

She came, had lunch together then sang various autumn songs with my piano! Was fun and released stresses we had(?) More on that we became wiser than before!!

She knew the song「月見草の花」, it was interesting for me, as I haven’t heard that song before my Komo-friend asked me to play.


Next singing opportunity will be “The Autumn Concert” on the 2nd of November.

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Aug. 10, ’25 Salon

On 10th of August, “La Mer Singing Concert” was held successfully, with 8 people!

It was so much fun to get together and sang various songs we love. I was very pleased to be with my good friends who understood my clear intention on the concert. They helped me achieving my small but precious goal.

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Apr. 12, ’25 Salon

Old GTTers came to see me for the first time since my sudden illness. We had great time, talking, singing and enjoying Mariko’s soft dance.


Kiyo, Mari.., Vic and Mas.,,,, 様   昨日4/12(土)は、八景までお越しいただき本当にありがとうございました。たいへん楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。お土産もありがとうございます。
ご訪問のお礼を込めてとりあえず昨日の写真と動画をお送りいたします。動画は軽くするため編集してあります。タイトルもつけました。個別のお話はまたメールとかで。。。次回も期待しております。Have a wonderful day! A

    春の日の、野ばら、朧月夜ほか(高音も少し出た)

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Nov. 23, ’24 Salon

Unexpectedly fun Salon with Sarah and Salvatore-san from Milan! We talked and sang Italian and French songs together. He was such a decent intelligent gentleman and also an Italian who loves music.


シチリア島からのお菓子!

Salvsatore’s favorite songs

Pino Villa – Barunissa di carini
ピノ ヴィラ – かわいいバルニッサ
Vitti ‘na crozza – Michelangelo Verso con il quartetto Francesco Li Causi (versione originale)

Pino Villa – Barunissa di carini

ピノ ヴィラ – かわいいバルニッサ


Verso con il quartetto カルテットによる詩

O surdato ‘nnammurato~恋する兵士
Santa Lucia

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Oct. 26, ’24 Salon

It was so wonderful to talk about many things with my voice teacher . But, I deeply regret that I did not take any photos.

She finnaly came and got into my house. It seemed she was a bit surprised when she saw me in real, maybe was shocked about my appearance and my life in wheelchair. But she quickly understood the situation and accepted the real. Then our conversation was the same as before, about California, America’s problems, life in Kamakura, Jessica Family, etc. etc.

I asked her to sing, but she did not. I undestand she wants to sing more sophisticated atomosphire. She said that “I will come again with Takeuchi-san!” I appreciate her words, and am looking forward to their visit!!

The visit was a quite emotional one, as I felt sad when she left my house.

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Oct. 19, ’24 Salon

久しぶりの本格サロン!ロシア語と歌の会。友人4人の楽しい時間だった。準備で気がもめたり歌が思うように歌えなくて困ったり、でも私の時間を充実させ楽しませる大事なサロンだ。

Kurachanより

勉強したい人、歌いたい人、話がしたい人、ちょうど良い組み合わせ。レモンバーベナ茶、ココナツケーキもちょうどよかった。


La Mer; Akemi then みんなで(楽しかった)

あ、そうだ。気温が高く、海がきれいでひまわりも咲いていた。

(前回)June. 22, ’24 Salon

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Aug. 25, ’24 Salon

夏は多忙で充実。でもSalonのような雰囲気の時間はあまりなかった。久しぶりの娘との時間が、今年の夏・8月の「サロン」だった。

家族との過ごし方、将来のこと、私の希望、政治のことまで。。。 ゆっくりと話して楽しいことこの上なし。娘がいて良かった。

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June. 22, ’24 Salon

Mirka Moraの本

( june 23 “Thank you message”より ) 私のふと思いついたような希望をこんなに早く叶えていただきそれも楽しい充実した内容のサロンにしていただき本当にありがとうございました。

語学習得が簡単なことでないのは当たり前ですが、やりたい気持ち(歌ってみたい!)と、周りに知識・見識のある人がいると、実現するものなのですね。改めてSachikoさんのご尽力に感謝しています。Kayanoさんもお忙しいのに来ていただき本当にうれしかったです。生徒のYanさん、Kurさんも素晴らしく良い生徒で、私のほうが感動しました。

Kurさんからは「ロシア語は発音が難しいけど、丸覚えします。10月が楽しみです。」、Yanさんからは「Akemiさんのお友達は皆さん凄いキャリアの方ばかりで圧倒されてしまいますが、とても楽しかったです。ロシア語講座良かったです☺️」とのことでした。

♪Эх, дороги 「道」  

思いがけずMirka Moraの本が手元に戻ってきた。懐かしい!すばらしい出会いだった。

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