↑I wonder if the title photo surprised you? Yes, it’s the original mood-maker, our very own Mr. Sato. By this point, he was at his third party of the day and still going strong! He’s not much for singing, but he likes to dance. (haha)

On September 6 we had the official Kamiyama Artist in Residence welcome party, and then we had our nearly-always-customary karaoke afterparty. Andrea and (just-arrived) Karin and partner wisely put their health first and skipped the party, but about a dozen folks got together for a sing-along.

For someone like myself who can’t drink, can’t sing, and can’t dance, there’s not a lot left to do at karaoke, so why go? I love the atmosphere! (ha ha)

And so I present to you a photo report of our night on the town.

First up, the star crooner, Kazuyoshi Yoshizawa!

Next, Liz Roth the American Songbird!

Following, our homecoming queen who just moved to Takamatsu, Chalice steps up to the mic!

And now Joe, back from America and living in Muroto!

As well, some of Emma’s friends (sorry, didn’t catch their names!) did a tune.

For our final number, everyone sang our usual song, “KAIR” to the tune of “YMCA.”

If I think back twenty years, I never would have dreamed I’d be seeing such a thing. And now this has become an everyday event… this town sure has changed!