This is just about the last of the pictures now. The last pictures can be found here. The other days are mixed in with the Taniguchi Pictures, Nara etc. Thanks for looking at the photos!!

I uploaded Day 4 pictures for those of you who have been stopping by to see the pictures. You can find them here.

I have uploaded the pictures of the day in Nara for anyone interested in looking. You can find them here.

You can see them by clicking here!

Here are the pictures from the Michael Chikuzen Gould Shakuhachi Deshi Concert. You can find them here!

Here is a link to our 2 days with Taniguchi Sensei. If anyone has problems viewing facebook pictures please let me know so I can find a better way to repost them. Thanks!

Taniguchi asked me to sit to get my picture taken with a flute so when he returned with the flute he wanted me to use I couldn't resist the Watazumi like pose.

I just posted round 2 of the pictures on FaceBook. You can find them here!

I posted them on my facebook page to make it easier to see them better. You can see them here!

You wouldn't believe how hard it is to find wireless at 500 yr old temples in Japan! I have tons of pictures and info for when I am back but even now I am on the porch of a dying shop for clothing in Ohara typing this with a group waiting on me. Thanks for stopping by and I will be back soon :)

I have never been on such a long trio via Airplane. I would love to hear from anyone regarding flights this long and their personal observations that might make the trip more comfortable. Also, if you have ever been to Japan and have any suggestions on how to make the most of it, or save money in certain areas I am very interested also. A large portion of this trip will be devoted to shakuhachi study but I will also be doing the tourist thing and visiting temples. Like I said, please feel free to share any observations with me either on the blog or at my email at: brian@floridashakuhachi.com . I will be posting pictures and stories as I can find wifi in Japan so stay tuned :)

My wife took some picture of me getting ready to play a benefit for Veronza Bowers in St. Augustine, FL. It was a very successful benefit and hopefully Veronza will be out soon! I figured I would share one of my favorite pictures she took.


If I can get online in Japan I will update with pictures from Japan. See you guys soon!

I am sorry I haven't been on here recently. I have been practicing a lot and getting ready for Japan. We are playing a Deshi concert while in Japan and I want to be on top of my game. Interestingly, I got a picture of a poster from Japan that is being used to advertise our concert. My name is the 3rd one down on the bottom left. It is under Michael Gould and Michael Firman. I thought that was pretty cool. I am performing Kurokami with Chieko Iwazaki on Koto and Tamuke at the concert.


The Spring Florida Shakuhachi Camp is scheduled for Februrary 19-21 2010. See: http://www.floridashakuhachi.com for more information. I hope to see you there!