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January 13: New Page Open "Mai's Piano Salon"
January 1: Uploaded Monthly Music "Spring Sea" Monthly Topics "What is Hatsumoude and Ozoni?"

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Monthly Topics

〜What is ‘Hatsumoude’ 初詣 ?

Hatsumoude

'Many Japanese people visit a Shinto shrine or temple during the first three days of January to make traditional New Year’s wishes for health and happiness. This is called 'Hatsumoude'.
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〜What is ‘Ozoni’ お雑煮〜' ?

Ozoni

Japanese people eat 'Ozoni' with their family to celebrate the New Year. 'Ozoni' is one of the most popular New Year dishes in Japan. ​
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Monthly Music Corner

​​​​The music for January is ‘Spring Sea’
(春の海 Haru no Umi in Japanese)
​Music: MIYAGI Michio
Arrangement: 和田 則彦 (WADA Norihiko)

Here, we will introduce a song in the classical style that Japanese people have always been familiar with. This song is a masterpiece composed in 1917 and it expresses Japanese scenery in January. Beautiful and rich melodies express Japanese emotions. Please feel relax and enjoy the music by listening to our piano version. Please click the YouTube video.                                                                                                
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