Sakai Shogo·Oct 31, 2025Memories of Growing Up in Kawasaki — and Reflections on Our EnvironmentIt may be because I was born and raised in the southern part of Kawasaki City (Kawasaki Ward) in 1960. I often find myself recalling what…A response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 20, 2025On Using Loop Libraries and CopyrightWhat happened when I registered my first songA response icon2A response icon2
Sakai Shogo·Oct 19, 2025Royalties from Overseas Streaming: Why They’re Only Paid Through Copyright Management Organizations“Share your music with the world!” Tunecore, BIG UP, Eggs Pass — countless digital distributors call out to independent artists with…A response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 18, 2025Personal vs. Corporate CopyrightsHow my perspective changed when my professional status didA response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 17, 2025On Visiting Someone in the HospitalWhen a friend or acquaintance tells you that they’ve been hospitalized, your first thought might be: “Should I go visit them?” It seems…
Sakai Shogo·Oct 16, 2025Learn About People and Work Through Manga: Masahiro Sakurai — Making the World More Fun Through…A personal recollection inspired by the upcoming manga “Learn About People and Work Through Manga: Masahiro Sakurai — Making the World…A response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 15, 2025The “Hobonichi Techo App — LIFE’s BOOK” Has Been ReleasedA few thoughts on composing for apps — and finding rhythm in freelance life.
Sakai Shogo·Oct 13, 2025Dream Jobs and Shifting AspirationsI recently came across a survey of Japanese middle and high school students about the jobs they most want to have in the future. For a…A response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 11, 2025A Song That Could Only Be Written ThenHere lies an old piece of sheet music. It’s a handwritten memo I made while composing “Memories of Atlantis”, an early-scene track from…A response icon1A response icon1
Sakai Shogo·Oct 11, 2025💤 Warming Up the RebootTo lift my spirits, I’m using an embarrassing photo as my thumbnail.A response icon1A response icon1
