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Astorian Symphony

Astorian Symphony

After the World Cup ended, late July in Astoria arrived in alternating rhythms: humid, heavy days and clear, dry days when the East River breeze felt wonderfully refreshing. In the evening, I went to a large riverside park near my home and stretched my body through yoga while listening to

Nick's Hamburger

Nick's Hamburger

7.15.2026 A bar in Astoria called Wylie's. It has a solid wooden counter and sturdy stools with comfortable backrests. A large screen stands in front of you, while speakers behind you create an immersive atmosphere. On July 14, the bar was packed for the World Cup

The Community — A Future Ecosystem

The Community — A Future Ecosystem

The Community — A Future Ecosystem 6.13.2026 Saturday afternoon. New York had the most beautiful weather of the summer. I visited an Upper West Side apartment to see an artwork by Audrey Wright, a violinist with the New York Philharmonic, and Geoff Robertson, an artist. The visit began with

Noriaki's Eternal Light

Noriaki's Eternal Light

Dear friend Y, I’m so sorry for your loss. Yesterday I heard Mahler’s Second Symphony, and its final movements speak of pain, but also of resurrection and hope. I wanted to share this music with you. It feels like a prayer—for your father, and for all of

Yohei Abe, the photo book released in SF

Yohei Abe, the photo book released in SF

Yohei Abe, a long-time friend of classicasobi and my host at Balse, has released the photobook Ghosts, Angels, Beyond Light. Four years ago, a personal event led him to decide to create this photo book. He had been taking photos all along, but with the decision to publish a

The way of seeing-After Ruth Asawa at MOMA

The way of seeing-After Ruth Asawa at MOMA

After Ruth Asawa, How one sees others shapes one’s actions, and repeated actions shape one’s way of being. This forms a chain of perception → action → existence. How one interprets the world and other people shapes choices and behavior. The same event can provoke completely different responses depending on

Labor Day long talk

Labor Day long talk

It is the week of Labor Day. I had a long conversation with Balse. His photo book is set to be published at the end of the year. In his biography, it says: He continues to explore photography, poetry, and sound as modes of expression, merging artistic practice with philosophical