The Story of the Sanzu River

"The Story of the Sanzu River" is a humorous storytelling song about a man who suddenly loses consciousness in a sauna and wakes up standing at the mythical Sanzu River, the boundary between life and death in Japanese folklore. Surrounded by oni demons, an old ferryman woman, and even Enma, the judge of the underworld, the protagonist begins to reflect on his life.

While the story unfolds with comedic and surreal moments, the song carries a deeper message about appreciating family, friendship, love, and gratitude. Through this dreamlike journey to the Sanzu River, the song gently asks an important question: if you had another chance, how would you live your life?