Author: ベルガーディア鯨山（英語版）

At 8:00 am on October 12, Mr. Osawa led 21 Grade 6 Class 3 students from Matsukawa Elementary School  and a total of 30 family members to “Wind Phone”.

According to the story, after reading the picture book “Kaze no Denwa” in class, the students wrote essays of their impressions. The students were impressed by the story and wanted to go and see actual model. It is inferred that the teacher cherished the feelings of the students. What a wonderful teacher he is!

Many schools increase the study hours by thickening the textbook so that high scores can be obtained for the exam have been held since 2012, but I sympathize with the educational attitude of Matsukawa Elementary School, which emphasizes action by fostering sensibility, impressive and inspiring feelings.

Considering the background, Matsukawa Elementary School in Matsukawa Village are surrounded by the beautiful Northern Alps and the countryside spread out where delicious rice and water. Also Chihiro Art Museum Azumino is near by. Matsukawa Elementary School seems to be interacting with it through art activities.

It is widely known that the environment has a great influence on the formation of a child’s personality. Children who have an educator who makes the most of the environment are happy. I can dream in the future.

Many cheers to Grade 6 Class 3 of Matsukawa Elementary School !

Yesterday, on September 27th, talk and live concert was held at Bell Gardia KUJIRAYAMA to commemorate the production of the CD “Wind Phone”.

I was worried about the impact of Typhoon the 16th because it was outdoors, but on the day of the event, I was exposed to the warm afternoon sunshine in the sunny autumn weather, and more than 80 participants listened to the story  of introducing “Wind Phone” from the speaker with each position be lyrics, composition, song, and photo.

After some talks and the second part of the live, the atmosphere changed completely, Sachi-san’s singing voice, Shakuhachi and Shinobue played by Mr. Okubo echoed in the garden, and the body was sucked into the leaves and blue sky. I felt like I was one with nature.

At the end, all the participants sang “Wind Phone”, shared their excitement, and ended the live.

It’s a slapstick, the first lyrics of the song “Wind Phone” is “who would you talk to if you had ‘Wind Phone’ in your everyday life?”

The second part expresses the sad and painful feelings of the surviving bereaved family that unhappiness suddenly attacks the place where they are living their daily lives and loses their loved one.

The third part expresses “I’m sorry and regrettable. But I want the bereaved family to accept the reality. I’m gone, but I’m always by your side. I’m always watching you.”

Thinking about these “things”, please try humming “Wind Phone”.

This time, the CD “Wind Phone” has finally been completed. Therefore, we would like to inform you that we will hold a production commemorative talk & live as follows.

Three and a half years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on September 11. It will take more time to rebuild the affected areas and the hearts of the victims. It is said that the greatest crisis for the victims is to be forgotten. I want to keep in mind that there are many victims’ lives that should not be forgotten in the disaster area, and I don’t want them to forget. I put that feeling into the song.

For the victims, by speaking words and singing songs in the same way as “Wind Phone”, we hope to ease the burden on our hearts and regain our daily lives as soon as possible, and Three people, Itaru Sasaki with lyrics, Masato Okubo with composition, and Sashi with song, who live in the disaster area, were able to make a CD of “Wind Phone”.

In addition, Shinya Fujiwara, a photographer who was in the field during the “Wind Phone” interview, offered to provide a photo for the CD jacket, and after sufficient time and consideration, the CD “Wind Phone” was completed. I was able to do it.

We hope that you will feel “Wind Phone” even in the song. The CD “Wind Phone” (2,000 yen) will be on sale on the day of the event.

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[Date&Time]
September 27th (Sun) 13:00-15:00

[Venue]
Bell Gardia KUJIRAYAMA
*When it rains, the venue will be the lobby of Sanrikuhana Hotel Hamagiku

[Contents]
“Wind Phone” CD production commemorative Talk & Live

[Performer]
Itaru Sasaki, Masato Okubo, Sachi, Shinya Fujiwara

[Capacity]
50 persons
*First served
*Application required

[Fee]
Free

[Due]
September 25th

[Contact]
Itaru Sasaki … 0193-44-2544
Masato Okubo … 090-4317-5546

“Wind Phone” CD is finally on sale.

It will be three and a half years since the Great East Japan Earthquake on September 11. It will take more time to rebuild the affected areas and the hearts of the victims.

It is said that the biggest crisis in the disaster area is to be forgotten.

It should be remembered that there are many victims’ lives in the disaster area that should not be forgotten. I don’t want you to forget.

With the hope that the victims will regain their daily lives as soon as possible, the three people, Itaru Sasaki with lyrics, Masato Okubo with composition, and Sashi with song, will ease the burden on their hearts by speaking words and singing songs, just like “Wind Phone”

In addition, Shinya Fujiwara, a photographer who had been in the field for a photo shoot of “Wind Phone”, offered to provide a photo for a CD jacket, and after sufficient time and consideration, it was finally possible to complete the CD.

I hope everyone can feel the “Wind Phone” even in the song.

“Wind Phone” CDs are sold at Bell Gardia KUJIRAYAMA. For inquiries about the CD, please contact the following.

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[Contact]
Itaru Suzuki
Tel: 0193-44-2544
e-mail: bell-gardia@aqua.plala.or.jp

We will launch the “Parents’ Association for the Lost Children” that was planned for this year.

Looking back on our activities so far, there are still many people who have a feeling of loss, suffering, sadness, and regret, and have not been able to feel the change in time since the time of the earthquake.

By exhaling the inside of the chest with “Wind Phone”, the burden on the mind is lightened. Half of the burden is left on “Wind Phone”.

However, it is not enough and I hope you can sing a song this time. I think that both “Wind Phone” and songs will lead to opening your mouth and uttering words, which will be the first step to interact with people on a daily basis.

Next, I hope that people with similar circumstances and positions can get together, talk about each other’s feelings, comfort each other, understand each other’s feelings, and find hope. If you can come to “Wind Phone” and get your approval, I would like to set up the “Parents’ Association for the Lost Children” to stay close to them.

In addition, we will manage the meeting with the cooperation of “Kokoro no Kashibashi”.

Please click  here , PDF file will open, to see for the pamphlet in “Wind Phone”.