Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Hello to all who know me and short intro for those who don't,
Just came upon the forum the other day. Living in Hawaii. First came upon the shakuchi camping on a remote beach of Kauai in the summer of 1988. Fella named Ron was playing at sunset - knew that was the thing for me. Since that day - I have gone back to that beach to camp and play for a week every year. In the year after we met, I stayed with Ron at his camp and he taught me how to make a flute. Also picked up a couple from John Niemi back on Oahu when he lived here to continue in the quest. Finally after graduating in college - I went to Kumamoto. My brother had already been there for years and found a wonderful teacher Furukawa-san the first week. I will be forever gracious for taking on me as his first gaijin student and really really taking care of me. I love Kumamoto and enjoyed living and playing there! Was fortunate to meet a number of great people in the shakuhachi world during my 2 year stay. Back in Hawaii am still fortunate enough to meet and learn from some other great people in the community. Now a days play mostly to the old recods of the Tozan honkyoku and at the beach.
David Amann