Summer memories

Title: Natsu no Tsuioku (Summer Memories)
Artist: Hideki Tamae

For over 120 years, the artist's relatives have operated a traditional yakatabune pleasure boat business in Koto-ku, Tokyo. This song, "Natsu no Tsuioku (Summer Memories)," was born from an unforgettable night spent on that very boat.

It captures the light of fireworks reflecting on the water, the gentle touch of the night breeze, and that unspoken feeling you get when you're next to someone special, even while surrounded by family. For artist Hideki Tamae, the night sky viewed from this boat is a core part of his formative memories-a trigger for this recollection. All of these feelings are woven into a bittersweet melody and a chill, mellow beat.

This is more than just a love song.
It is an ephemeral yet beautiful Tokyo love story, set on a river that has witnessed over a century of time flow by. Close your eyes, and you can almost see the shimmering water and the brilliant fireworks blooming in the night sky.