i love this song. i first heard it as used in the movie ‘merry christmas, mr. lawrence’, from 1983. it has been a long time since i saw the movie, but my recollection is that it was good, and i would like to watch it again. ryuichi also plays a significant character role in that movie.

reportedly he died this year in late march. he had an interesting and long career in music, famous and beloved both in his solo career and with the group ‘yellow magic orchestra.’