Complete Collection of Masao Sen's Famous Songs - Artist: Masao Sen - Title: Complete Collection: Kitaguni no Haru (Spring in the Northern Country) - Cassette Tape Number: 20CV-1032 Masao Sen's "Complete Collection ~Kitaguni no Haru~" is a best-of album featuring his hit songs and popular tracks, including his signature song "Kitaguni no Haru" (ballad version), "Hoshikage no Waltz," "Jinsei Futari Tabi," and "Tsugaru Heiya." The album primarily consists of songs about his hometown and life. The tracklist includes heartwarming songs like "Ofukuro" and "Misoshiru no Uta," as well as his debut song "Kimi ga Suki." The album is characterized by its contrast between the scenery of his hometown (modeled after the landscape of Nagano Prefecture) and life in the city. Main Tracks (Examples) Kitaguni no Haru (Ballad Ver.) Hoshikage no Waltz Jinsei Futari Tabi Tsugaru Heiya Ofukuro Misoshiru no Uta Kimi ga Suki (Debut Song) Yuuyake Gumo Boukyou Sakaba Anta About the Song "Kitaguni no Haru" The song depicts a man living in the city who is touched by a small package (the taste of his mother's cooking) sent from his hometown, and reflects on his hometown in the melting snow and a former lover. Although the lyrics are not specific, they are modeled after the scenery of Nagano Prefecture, the hometown of the lyricist, Haku Ide. Key Points "Kitaguni no Haru" is Masao Sen's signature song and the title of this complete collection. Many songs are themed around nostalgia (longing for one's hometown) and life, encapsulating Masao Sen's musical world. I haven't been able to confirm playback as I don't have a player, but the cassette tape appears to be in good condition. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the sound quality (distortion) as it is a cassette tape. The images are everything. Thank you for viewing.