A song about a Japanese father and daughter (feat. Akey)

Aimi's Original Children's Song No. 1

~You know, Daddy~ (feat. Akey)

This song is based on a true story from when I was seven years old, celebrating my Shichi-Go-San with my family, and what I said to my father then.

My parents raised my younger brother and me with both strictness and deep affection, teaching us Japanese customs.

The true story goes like this: when I reached the top of the stairs at the shrine for our Shichi-Go-San visit, I fell. I remember the left side of my "pokkuri geta" (wooden clogs), which I was wearing for the first time, rolling away in slow motion with a "kara-kororin" sound, like the ringing of a bell.

"Shichi-Go-San, shrine visit, the sound of a bell"

Knowing that all of this was a ritual wishing for children's happiness and health, I feel nothing but "gratitude" for the embrace of Japanese traditions.

And with the small power I have, I also tried to connect with these Japanese customs through senryu (a short form of Japanese poetry).

I am deeply moved that these feelings, expressed in my senryu, were also recognized with an award.

From the bottom of my heart, I pray for the happy growth of all children.

Furthermore, Ms. Kumiko Rendou kindly collaborated on the thumbnail and illustration.

*Lyrics and Composition: Aimi
*Arrangement and Piano: Akey
*Thumbnail and Illustration: Kumiko Rendou, Aimi