A video work filmed at around 3 p.m. on April 16, 2026, when the Kirishima azaleas at Nagaoka Tenmangū were in full bloom.
Under an unexpectedly clear sky, it captures the overwhelming beauty of Nagaoka Tenmangū, one of the places I love most.
For the music, I used recordings made available on YouTube.
The order is: Mischa Maisky, “Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place”; Anna Netrebko, “Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place”; Ashkenazy, “Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place”; “Lilacs”: piano: Rachmaninoff; and “Lilacs”: Irina Mejoueva.

April 16, 2026.
The Kirishima azaleas at Nagaoka Tenmangū came into full bloom.
This morning’s weather was unexpectedly clear.
I had thought it would be tomorrow.
After being hit by a pitch, Ohtani delivered an excellent performance that dispelled concerns.
After watching the Dodgers’ convincing victory through to the end, I headed for Nagaoka Tenmangū.
Filmed at around 3 p.m.
For the music, I used recordings made available on YouTube.
The order is:
Mischa Maisky: Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place
Anna Netrebko: Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place
Ashkenazy: “Oh, This Is a Wonderful Place.”
Lilacs: piano: Rachmaninoff
Lilacs: Irina Mejoueva.
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