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The landmark debut solo album by Fujimaru Yoshino, a legendary figure whose name is forever etched in the history of Japanese music, returns in stunning high-resolution sound. Fujimaru Yoshino has built an extraordinary career as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and music producer. After performing with the backing bands of Joe Yamanaka and Hideki Saijo, he went on to lead the legendary bands SHOGUN and AB's, becoming one of the driving forces behind Japan's music scene. His instantly recognizable guitar work can be heard on countless classic songs, including "Momen no Handkerchief," "Amagi Goe," "Yume Shibai," and "Ichigo Hakusho' o Mo Ichido." Over the course of his career, he has participated in more than 10,000 recording sessions, firmly establishing himself as one of Japan's greatest guitarists.

Originally released in 1982, this album marked Fujimaru Yoshino's first solo release. Today, it is regarded as one of the defining masterpieces of City Pop, a genre that continues to enjoy immense popularity around the world, making this album a highly sought-after classic among international audiences.

The album features an exceptional lineup of Japan's finest musicians, including Naoki Watanabe, Atsuo Okamoto, Yasuharu Nakanishi, Nobu Saito, and Makoto Matsushita, with backing vocals by Haruko Kuwana and EPO. Moreover, this very group of musicians would go on to form the acclaimed supergroup AB's the following year, making this album an essential historical work in the evolution of Japanese AOR and City Pop.