This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II — a time for Japan to reflect on peace, memory, and the quiet strength of life. Hiroko Konishi’s (小西寛子） new mini-album Haruka no Shima (“遙カノ島 Distant Island”) offers music that gently embraces this moment. Each track feels nostalgic and analog, as if wandering through a dreamlike landscape that exists nowhere else. Behind each song lies a quiet prayer, filled with deep respect and kindness toward people — a true testament to Konishi’s spirit.