A masterpiece that has deeply touched the hearts of people all over Japan.
The melancholic yet soaring vocals vividly paint a picture of Edogawa, making this a national hit that became a million-seller.
This enka song features lyrics by Miyuki Ishimoto and music by Toru Funamura. It was released in 1976 as the B-side to Naomi Chiaki's single "Sakaba-gawa," and then released as the A-side single by Naomi Chiaki in 1982. The following year, 1983, saw numerous singers cover the song, with Takashi Hosokawa's version achieving the highest sales.