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Release Announcement: "A Friend Is a Light"
Yoshihiro Sato-word lover and lifelong traveler through dictionaries-
has released a brand-new English song titled "A Friend Is a Light",
inspired by the layered meanings of the word "friend" as defined in Japan's most iconic dictionaries: Shinmeikai, Meikyo, and Kojien.
Rooted in definitions such as
"someone with whom your heart resonates,"
"a companion who shares your ideals,"
"a fellow traveler," and
"books or haiku as lifelong companions,"
this piece gently weaves the many forms of friendship into poetic English lyrics.
Set to a soft yet soul-stirring reggae melody,
the song captures the quiet strength and warmth at the heart of what it means to be a true friend.
Kneeking Records is an independent music label devoted to capturing the soul of the Dictionary Journey through sound. Founded by Yoshihiro Sato a calligrapher, language pilgrim, and former world kickboxing champion the label weaves together words, rhythm, and voice to create a truly distinctive musical world. Since 2013, Sato has been reading Japanese dictionaries one page at a time, drawing inspiration from each definition to craft poetry, music, and calligraphy. This ongoing project, known as Jisho no Tabi (Dictionary Journey), continues to evolve with every passing day.
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