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A band formed in 2021 by music loving Rinzai Zen Buddhist monks affiliated with the Kenchoji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
The band's name embodies the idea of "returning to a clear state of mind, like a blue sky." With this spirit in mind, the members are committed to creating music that inspires listeners to find hope in life.
In 2023, support keyboardist Mio Nagai joined the band. Since then, the four member group has continued writing music and performing live, focusing primarily on original songs with a pop oriented, folk inspired sound.
The band has performed live at temples, shrines, and community events, including Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura, Okamura Tenmangu Shrine in Yokohama, Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka, Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, and the Sakamoto Summer Festival in Yokosuka.
In December 2023, the band held its first self organized live concert at Koyorido Cafe in Yokohama, which was well received.
Members
Taishu Kawano / Vocals and Guitar
Head priest of Rinkoji Temple in Isogo Ward, Yokohama
Psychiatrist and psychosomatic medicine .
Sohtoku Nagai / Drums
Assistant head priest of Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Member of the band "swimmy"
Mudo Muramatsu / Bass
Disciple at Teikouji Temple in Isehara, Kanagawa
Member of the band "OLD ACE"
Mio Nagai / Keyboardist
Genre: PopOrigin: KanagawaStart Year: 2021
MEMBER
Taishu KawanoRole: Lyricist, Composer, Guitar, Vocals
Sohtoku NagaiRole: Composer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Drums
Mudo MuramatsuRole: Composer, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Mio NagaiRole: Lyricist, Graphic Design, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Background Vocals