Recently, the news of the death of the well-known Japanese musician Shinji Tanimura has come to deplorable. At the age of 74, Tanimura has a deep connection to China throughout his life, and many of his works have been covered by many well-known Chinese singers, including Jacky Cheung and Anita Mui. With his outstanding musical talent and contribution to Sino-Japanese friendship, he left an immortal legend of Sino-Japanese musical exchanges. As a superstar in the Japanese music industry, the death of Shinji Tanimura is undoubtedly a great loss for the music industry. It is reported that he underwent surgery for acute enteritis in March this year and was hospitalized for treatment, and unfortunately passed away not long ago. The news of his death quickly attracted the attention of society and the condolences of fans.
Shinji Tanimura's musical talent is extraordinary, and his works enjoy great popularity and influence in China. Among them, the most well-known is his "Romantic Railway (Falling Chapter)". The song was adapted and recorded as a Cantonese version of "Distant Her", sung by Jacky Cheung, and was very popular upon its release. This work became one of Jacky Cheung's early masterpieces, and it also earned Shinji Tanimura a high reputation in the Chinese music market. In addition to Jacky Cheung, many Chinese singers such as Teresa Teng, Luo Wen, Alan Tam, Anita Mui, Kwan Zhengjie, Xu Xiaofeng, Leslie Cheung, Kwok Fucheng, Liming and many other Chinese singers have also performed the works of Shinji Tanimura. In 1984, he co-founded "A World of Peace in Music" with Zhao Yungbi and Alan Tam, aiming to promote cultural exchanges and world peace between China and Japan. He said that Jacky Cheung and Alan Tam are his most tacit friends in Hong Kong, and this friendship makes their cooperation more tacit and frequent.
Tanimura's "Pleiades" is one of his most widely disseminated masterpieces, adapted into different language versions and widely sung. Among them, Feng Feifei's "Another Nostalgia", Jiang Yuheng's "My Heart Has No Return" and Peter Chen's "Night Walking" have become Chinese versions of classic songs, while Kwan Zhengjie's "Star" and Luo Wen's "Horn" are masterpieces of the Cantonese version. Tanimura said that the inspiration for "Pleiades" came from China's Heilongjiang Province, a beautiful place that he yearned for. In order to promote Sino-Japanese friendship, Shinji Tanimura has participated in the production of a series of friendship performances about China and Japan on many occasions, including a large-scale party for the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Japan.
Lauded for his musical achievements and contributions to the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship, he has visited China several times to sing "Pleiades", and was awarded the title of Image Ambassador of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in 2008. He was invited to attend the Asian Night Concert held at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater, and sang his famous song "Pleiades" with singers from 13 countries and regions in Asia. At the opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, Shinji Tanimura once again sang "Pleiades", showing the world the grandeur of Sino-Japanese music exchanges. The death of Shinji Tanimura has saddened countless Chinese fans. He devoted his life to music creation and the promotion of Sino-Japanese friendship, and he used music to build a bridge of cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and his passing makes us feel endless regret. Under his last Weibo, Chinese fans left messages saying goodbye, expressing their admiration and nostalgia for Shinji Tanimura.
Shinji Tanimura's musical talent and contribution to the musical friendship between China and Japan will always be remembered. His works and spirit will inspire generations of musicians to continue to inherit and promote the exchange of Chinese and Japanese musical culture. Although he passed away, his music and dedication to the cause of Sino-Japanese friendship will always live in people's hearts.
We remember Shinji Tanimura, a great musician and cultural messenger, whose music will always accompany us and become a bridge of friendship and cooperation between China and Japan. Let us all remember his contribution, inherit the torch of Sino-Japanese musical friendship, continue to promote cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and contribute to world peace and development.