
From Meiji to Showa, composer Shinpei Nakayama rises from Shinshu to Tokyo, crafting enduring hits like “Katyusha’s Song,” “Gondola no Uta,” and “Tokyo Ondo,” while navigating mentors, collaborators, and the changing media of his era.

Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and ...

Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with ...

In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend un...