Keisuke Kuwata
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The unbearable lightness of a pop singer
¥2,500
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Item number: 90026826
Keisuke Kuwata, leader of SOUTHERN ALL STARS and one of Japan's leading pop singers, has compiled 66 essays serialized in Shukan Bunshun magazine over the past year and a half, saying, "I want to say what I want to say while my mind and body are still fresh!" This volume brings together these 66 essays. Until now, Kuwata has rarely spoken about anything other than music, but now, for the first time, he reveals his origins and thoughts on the current social climate. The essays candidly explore his childhood in his hometown of Chigasaki, his family ties, his memories of Aoyama Gakuin, where Southern All Stars was formed, his love of professional wrestling and bowling, his concerns about the current state of "self-censorship" in Japan, and his "life goals" as a person in his 60s. Of course, the essays also touch on music, including his reverence for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan, who have had a major influence on his sound; his odes to beloved Japanese MUSICIANS such as Motoharu Sano, Yuya Uchida, Kenji Sawada, and Kiyohiko Ozaki; and behind-the-scenes stories of a no-audience concert held during the COVID-19 pandemic. The essays are packed with interesting topics for fans of Kuwata and Southern, and beyond. This is a must-have book, in which Keisuke Kuwata has written freely and unrestrainedly about the themes he wanted to leave behind in words.
ISBN: 9784163914497
Release date: October 8, 2021
Publisher: Bungeishunju
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ISBN: 9784163914497
Release date: October 8, 2021
Publisher: Bungeishunju
*Due to the characteristics of the paper quality and surface treatment used, paper products such as magazines and books may have minor scratches on the surface (including cable tie marks), crushed corners, dirt, scuffs, or frayed edges on the top and bottom of the spine due to friction and vibration during transport from distributors and delivery to customers. These are unavoidable when handling products, so unless they interfere with use, they are not considered to be initial defects. If you notice any misprints or missing pages, please contact our customer service.
*Because the obi, bookmarks, stickers, flyers, etc. that come with magazines, books, music, and video works are "promotional items" that are not included with the product, they may not be included with the same product depending on the time of order or arrival. (When placing an order, we cannot accept requests to confirm or specify whether or not an accessory is included.)
Please note that we cannot accept exchanges, returns or refunds due to the presence or absence of these accessories, or defects such as damage or dirt.