To you, born on January 17th

Please start with this song.
Ryuichi Sakamoto "energy flow"

What day is it today?

1. Disaster Prevention and Volunteer Day
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995, with its epicenter at the northern tip of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, is the reason for the establishment of this memorial day.

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Today, 28 years ago, at 5:46 in the morning, was the day of an unforgettable major earthquake. I was working as a nurse at the time, but later I had the opportunity to hear directly from a nurse who had come to Tokyo from Hyogo Prefecture about the situation during the earthquake, and I was able to learn the terror of earthquakes.

2. Omusubi (Rice Ball) Day
This memorial day was established by the "National Movement for Eating Rice Promotion Council," consisting of private companies related to rice and agricultural cooperatives, because victims were encouraged by volunteer food relief efforts during the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995.

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Omusubi means rice ball, so one might simply think of it as a day to eat them deliciously, but it is said that it has the meaning of not just the "omusubi" you eat, but also "connecting people's hearts."OmusubiOmusubi = O-musubi (connecting/tying). I really appreciate the beauty of the Japanese language✨

This looks fun♪

As for famous people...
- Ken Hirai (Musician)
- Muhammad Ali (Professional Boxer)
- Ryuichi Sakamoto (Composer/Musician)

I will introduce one more song today.
Ken Hirai "Non-fiction"
The lyrics convey the message that life is not all pretty things... but isn't it a song that wishes for you to live on regardless?

Cheers to those born on January 17th🥂
Congratulations㊗️

Birth color🌈

Moegi-iro (sprout green)... It is said to be the same color as Moegi-iro (darker sprout green).
A distinct green. Personality: "A gourmet with courage and curiosity." It is a color that evokes a sense of courage✨

Birthday Flower💐

Phalaenopsis orchid... This is the birthday flower only for today, January 17th.
Flower language: "Happiness comes flying in." Such beautiful words✨
It is the quintessential flower gifted for celebrations.

In Conclusion

This was the birthday article for January 17th.

What struck me while compiling this article was that Ryuichi Sakamoto and Ken Hirai, two wonderful talents in the music world, share the same birthday! Both of them possess a sense of humor while also exuding a dignified presence, and I felt that the color Moegi-iro suits them well.

The words I would like to gift to those born on January 17th are
"The joy of your existence"

After listening to Ken Hirai's "Nonfiction" and reading the lyrics carefully, I felt a very painful emotion conveyed. While human emotions are not something that can be easily managed, why not believe that there are moments when someone thinks of you and wishes to see you?

While feeling that way, the phrase "the joy of your existence" came to mind.

Happy Birthday🎂
May you have a wonderful day and a wonderful year ahead.
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