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Rikkyo University Organist Guild visits Obirin University ～　立教大学オルガニストギルドが桜美林大学を訪れた

Posted on August 29, 2010 by scotto

The Rikkyo University chapel organist guild under the direction of University Organist Yuko Sakiyama visited and played the new 33 stop Felsberg organ at Obirin University on August 17.  The students spent four hours trying their pieces on the organ … Continue reading →

Posted in Church music ～　教会音楽, Organ ~　オルガン関係, Rikkyo ~ 立教 | Leave a comment

The wrong way to Okutama Lake? 奥多摩湖への冒険

Posted on August 26, 2010 by scotto

（日本語は後ほど追加します）The other day I was looking at a map of the Tokyo Metropolitan area.  A lake way at the west side of the map seemed to be calling my name – “Scott, come to the cool waters of Okutama Lake” … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature ~ 自然, Tokyo ~ 東京, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

We’re sweating our way to Chichibu! 汗かきながら秩父へ行ってきました！

Posted on August 19, 2010 by scotto

What do these three gents have in common?  They were all involved in a two-day ride from Tokyo to Chichibu and back again during the hottest two days of this summer.  Scott and two Rikkyo University students rode 180 km … Continue reading →

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Summer this and that – 夏の々

Posted on August 12, 2010 by scotto

Yes, it is still hot in Tokyo.  Not that we allow it to bother us here.  There are many things to do in the heat.  Here is my list of ways to have fun in the summer in  a city … Continue reading →

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Music and Bikes ～　音楽と自転車

Posted on August 2, 2010 by scotto

Well, the two are not that closely related, unless you are me.  In that case they are inseparable.  When cycling I hear music and when I’m making music I wish I were cycling.  I suppose you feel the same way? … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Music - general ～　音楽：一般, Organ ~　オルガン関係 | Leave a comment