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<Song introduction>

This song ``White Rabbit - Poetry of Saeri Yokohama'' was written by me (Katsuji Iijima) as a lyricist and composer based on the inspiration of Saeri Yokohama, the mother (landlady) of an izakaya called ``eleven11'' located at 4-12-4 Ogimachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Even though it's only half your life, you still have a long life to live, and if you trace your upbringing, you'll be filled with joy, anger, sadness, and joy.

I have heard that Ms. Saeri Yokohama has been blessed with many friends since she was a teenager, and she is what she is today.

It wasn't just his own assumptions, but even from a third party (Katsuji Iijima), I could immediately sense his personality.

Saeri Yokohama's outlook on life, the love she shares with her precious family, the expressions on the faces of her good old friends, the nostalgic stories she hears from them, her strong trust, and even more, the izakaya "eleven11" that is open every day. The expressions on the faces of the many customers who visit ``Eleven'', the gentle care and concern of the mother (herself) who greet them, and so on, I have written a poem about the story of a legendary woman who lived in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, who spent half a century that cannot be simply told.

In addition to this original song, there are several versions with different atmospheres, such as Japanese songs, soul, reggae, and Showa city pop, so that you can enjoy this song.

<Author introduction>
I, lyricist and composer Katsushi Iijima, was born in Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo in 1970, and I am now 55 years old. I started songwriting in earnest in 2024 in order to realize the joy of creating music, perhaps as an extension of my songwriting experience since I was young, as well as dance and DJ experience.

Through this activity, I sincerely pray for world peace, and sincerely hope that it will lead to a world free of war (conflict).

February 24, 2025

Lyrics and composition: Katsuji Ijima