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Michael's latest Audio CD entitled: さまよう思考の僧。 禅の庭で砂紋を掻き集める僧。or The wandering mind of a monk. A monk raking sand in the Zen garden. If you own the CD and want to know about the writing of the music, or simply seek a copy of it click here
Michael is making good progress on his Ph.D. It is a long and hard journey, but the fun part of writing music based on various Japanese landscapes is very rewarding to him.
Read about the journey here
Michael was in Tokyo organising to acquire his own personal Sumi-e stamp for his art work. The stamp was created by the Chinese Artist SHEN QIANG.
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After two years of waiting, Michael purchased his first Shamisen in Tokyo this year. It was almost to the day in 2016 that he undertook leassons in Chofu City.
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After two years of waiting, Michael purchased his first Hakama 袴 - formal attire for future Shamisen concerts. It was almost to the day in 2016 that he undertook leassons in Chofu City.
Read about it here.
Michael travelled to Nikko for two days visiting the hot Sulphur baths and taking an extensive range of photographs while doing an approximately thirteen kilometre walk.
