Return to the Rising Sun
July 2022
Steve saying hi to Japan on arrival... Tokyo skyline in the background
Photo © Jo Hackett
Buddhist statue at the Sojiji Temple
Photo © Jo Hackett
It felt great to get back to Japan after all this time!
All three shows at Club Citta, Kawasaki were sold out and each one of them took off like a thousand rockets! The audiences were full of enthusiasm and the all the band members played at their ecstatic best...
It was terrific to see all our friends in Japan too, and to visit more extraordinary places. The beautiful Zen Buddhist Sojiji Temple / Monastery which our pal Mikari showed Jo and me gave a wonderful sense of peace. In the tree-lined grounds on a small hill was also a small Shinto shrine. It intrigues me that Shinto shrines are often situated within the complex of Buddhist temples, showing mutual tolerance, respect and connection between two religions. Nad then joined us on our visit to the Inage Jinja Shinto shrine near our hotel... those glorious gateways shining in the hot midday sun.
As always, it was a special time in Japan. Many thanks to Nobu, Miyuki, Maayu and everyone involved with Club Citta. We very much look forward to returning as soon as possible.
Steve at the Sojiji Temple
Photo © Jo Hackett
The boys backstage
Photo © Jo Hackett
Steve and Jo at the Sojiji Temple
Bell house of the the Sojiji Temple
Photo © Jo Hackett
Nad with Steve at the Inaga Jinja Shinto Shrine
Photo © Jo Hackett
Steve under the gateways at the Shinto Shrine in the Sojiji Temple grounds
Photo © Jo Hackett
Band, crew and the Club Citta team
