Having spent half a century of her life living abroad, mostly in Mexico, acclaimed violist Yuriko Kuronuma has returned to her homeland, where she continues to inspire many fans with her music.
The 74-year-old has come to realize that Japan is where she wants to spend "the last chapter" of her life, "like in a symphony's finale."
On June 14, Kuronuma gave a charity concert in Onjuku, a sleepy fishing port in Chiba Prefecture, which she moved to in May. Even though she announced in January that she would retire as a professional violinist, the Onjuku concert was packed with people. It was a sold-out event, making her feel she was being welcomed back in her home country.