Junko

Nothing in this world stands alone. Every object is a link in an endless chain, part of an infinite web of universal connections. Junko, an elder in Japan and a masterful architectural designer, spent her life weaving structures and building a business empire with quiet strength. In recent years, she returned to tradition—gracefully donning the kimono at official gatherings, including a jazz concert we once shared. I remember her eyes, soft yet resolute, and the delicate wrinkles that speak of time, of storms weathered. In her presence, I see the essence of a woman who has lived through Japan’s great rise and fall, and still stands rooted in the deep soil of her culture—dignified, unwavering, and profoundly moving.

Composer: Owens Huang

Flute: Ann Kuo

Cello: Keina Satoh

Piano: Chi-Jo Lee