No.310 Monthly Yaima April 2020 issue

Special feature: "BEGIN 30th Anniversary: ​​30 years of our music, and where we're going from here"

The band "BEGIN", formed by three childhood friends from Ishigaki Island (Higa Eisho, Shimabukuro Yu, Kamiji Hitoshi), debuted on March 21, 1990, and has now grown into a hugely popular band that transcends generations and borders. On March 21, 2020, the band will celebrate their 30th anniversary since their debut, and they will talk about their thoughts on the band, their individual activities, and their feelings for Ishigaki Island.