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July 4th, 2000, Independence Day in the United States.
With my acoustic guitar in a hard case hiking backpack, I set out on a journey around Japan singing and playing on the streets.
I embarked on this year and a half journey, relying only on my instincts like a wild animal.
I gained a lot and lost a lot on this journey.
These mysterious experiences gave me new wisdom and ideas.
But at the same time, they robbed me of my humanity and sociability.
After the journey ended, I became a social misfit and faced a long, painful, lonely time trying to adapt to society.
Many of the works that were born from this experience are included on this album.
These powerful works, which seem to have overcome adversity and are crawling out of the depths of darkness, will surely move your soul.

Artist Profile

  • IAN KOJIMA

    Japanese Artist [IAN KOJIMA] An ordinary youth ... IAN KOJIMA moved to Tokyo after graduating from university. Start living in Tokyo to find myself. During my noisy life in Tokyo, Suddenly travel to India. "Life is Journey!!" He decided to enjoy life in India. After returning Japan, He was looking for a new job, Get a job invitation from an acquaintance's publisher. There is a publisher where venture people gather. Inspired by the people around him, He travel all over Japan, playing guitar. On July 4, 2000, He left on the day of the American Declaration of Independence. The trip ends on December 31, 2001. During this time, He experience survival life (hitchhiking, sleeping on the street, playing guitar on the street). IAN's creative talent awakens to a wild experience. Due to the effects of survival life, it will take a long time to return to society. In the meantime, continue to create in detail. (Music, novel, picture) The number of works will be over 300. Eventually IAN finds a credo. "IAN KOJIMA's ART raises the emotional temperature of people around the world by 1 degree" Awaken the potential energy with ART. With this credo on his chest, IAN's creative expression continues.

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