About

I’m hafu, from Arizona, and I live just outside Tombstone, Arizona. My plan is to move to Japan and open my own saloon, Tanuki Thunder.

I built this site partly for myself: when I leave Arizona I’ll miss live country bands and all things western, so this is how I find them in Japan and go see them in person. Whatever I dig up, I’m happy to share here.

A shameless plug: if you ever head to Tombstone, Arizona, my free visitor guide Visit Tombstone has you covered.

I write country songs too: about 4,000 originals, mostly in Japanese, are on the Tanuki Thunder jukebox. Drop by for a listen anytime.

Western and country bars in Japan: you’re welcome to play the Tanuki Thunder player in your bar. All I ask is that you let me know, so I can come visit someday. Just drop a line to roundup@tanukithunder.com.

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