Harp Fairy Yuya Hachimine Returns to Ginza Jujiya!

August 2 is "Harp Day," an anniversary established in 2019, with the idea of making more people aware of the charm of the harp as an instrument.
The origin of the date is, of course,8 (har) 2 (p)I'm not sure how to remember this. Too simple to remember, on the contrary!

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Harp Day Concert at Ginza Jujiya

On this day, I went to a special concert held at Ginza Jujiya, which I used to go to.
Ginza Jujiya is one of the few places in Japan whereHarp Specialty ShopIt is a "mecca of harp culture" that not only sells and rents harps, but also offers classes.

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Ginza Station, it also offers concerts and workshops on a regular basis.
Four grand harps lined the stage for another day of gorgeous ensembles.

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In fact, Hachimine used to be a "practice boy.

Let me tell you a little old story here. Actually, Hachimine, when I was in my early 20s.I took harp lessons at Ginza Jujiya for about three years.

At the time, the term "training men" was in vogue.

At the time, the term "okoi danshi" (boys in training) was in vogue. The number of boys in town who enjoyed tea ceremony and calligraphy was gradually increasing, and Hachimine stood out from the crowd.

Why the harp?" whenever people around me ask,
Hachimine replies with a straight face, "Because it looks better than a sword.

For the first lesson,Injured own fingers by plucking strings too hardI was so excited that I had to play the harp. He appeared for his lesson the following week with a bandage on his finger, and the instructor laughed at him, saying, "The harp is not a martial art. After that, every lesson, he became an idol in the class, saying, "Whenever Hachimine comes to class, the air becomes lighter and brighter. He was truly more like a "harp fairy," a mascot of the class, than a "man of the class.

Interviewed by Keiko to Manabu magazine, making an impressive debut in the pages of the magazine.

Later, TV Tokyo also covered the event and it appeared on the news.

I once performed "Amazing Grace" as entertainment at a friend's wedding. At that time, I believe I broke the bride's tear gland.

People around me call me the harp fairy, but in fact it was the author who popularized the name. (laughter)

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His specialty is "Twinkle, Twinkle, Twinkle Star".

If you have read this far and thought, "Maybe Hachimine is really good on the harp?" I'm sorry, but there is a twist.
Hachimine's best song is no way. Twinkle Twinkle Twinkle Star.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

All I need is a twinkling star to keep me alive."

He says with a straight face, "The more I practice, the more sparkling the sound becomes. The more he practiced, the more sparkling the sound became, so much so that the instructor once told him during a lesson, "You don't have to make the stars twinkle so much.

I'm sure that if "Twinkle Twinkle Twinkle Star" was played at this concert as wellI was unconsciously playing air harp in the audience.And their expressions were serious. Moreover, their expressions were super serious. The person sitting next to me looked twice.

Ginza Jujiya Basic Information

(data) item	Contents
Founding and Establishment	Established 1874 / Incorporated 1937
Locations	Ginza Classroom and Showroom:3-5-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo GAREN Bldg. 7th floor (classroom), 14th floor (showroom) Harp Center: 1-25-3 Shiomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Business	Harp and flute classes (beginner to advanced, junior classes available) Sales of musical instruments, sheet music and related products (stores and online store) Sole distributor of Salvi Harps/Lyon & Healy Harps in Japan Event planning and management (lunch concerts, special concerts, exhibitions, etc.) Harp rental, maintenance and purchase
Store and Classroom Features	One of the largest harp showrooms in Japan, where you can try out harps Access: 1-2 minute walk from Ginza Station Neoclassical design allows for a concentrated lesson environment. Focused on promoting harp culture since its inception
Business hours and contact information	Classroom/Showroom: Weekdays 10:00 - 21:00, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 - 18:00 (TEL: 03-3535-2834) Harp Center: Weekdays 10:00-17:00 (TEL: 03-5635-3380)
feature	The most reliable authorized distributor of Salvi Lyon & Healy in Japan Many cultural events are held throughout the year. Comprehensive support that integrates classrooms, sales, and maintenance

 

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