Haruomi Hosono (left) and Yuriyan Retriever at the "Hosono Tourism" press conference (11th, Osaka city)
The exhibition "Hosono Kanko 1969-2021" commemorating the 50th anniversary of the debut of Haruomi Hosono, the treasure of the Japanese music world, will start on November 12th in Umeda, Osaka. Prior to that, Hosono and comedian Yuriyan Retriever, who was appointed as an ambassador for the exhibition, took the stage at the press conference. [Photo] The circular Osaka venue This exhibition was held in Roppongi, Tokyo in 2019 and was well received. Focusing on a chronological table from five eras such as "music of longing" and "music of paradise", from personal items such as music, photographs, guitars and folk instruments from all over the world, handwritten idea notebooks, book collection, Hosono's brain. It is structured so that you can experience A huge number of materials are on display, including notebooks from junior high and high school days, postcards written to my beloved cat from my travels, and Hosono said, "I'm embarrassed because I'm exposing my brain." shy smile. "The guitar that had been in the studio for a long time was also on display, and I was surprised, 'He's here.' Well, the exhibition is until December 7th, so I won't use it until then," he told the press. made me laugh About four years ago, Yuriyan was appointed as an ambassador for Hosono since he appeared as a guest at his concert. Hosono said, "I love comedy, but when I saw (Yuriyan's) speech at the Academy Awards, I thought, 'Your English is good!' and 'Who is this?' Looking back on those days, Yuriyan smiled and said, "I'm so awed. I'm so happy." She seems to have enjoyed Osaka during her stay this time. No. I think it's the most important scenery in the city. Yesterday, I walked 6,000 steps along Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (laughs). We are reviewing it now," he said. “Hosono Kanko 1969-2021” will be held from November 12th to December 7th at “Grand Front Osaka North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab” (Kita-ku, Osaka). The price is 1,500 yen for the general public.
