Under The Spreading Chestnut Tree (karaoke)

Inspiration

There is debate over the history and origins of this tune, but speaking of chestnuts, we have sweet chestnuts called “waguri” in Japan. Two of the most popular local cakes are the “Mont Blanc” and “kuri yokan （栗羊羹）”.  In Autumn, kuri yokan is often served with Japanese green tea. The combination of its sweetness and green tea’s bitterness is superb, and endlessly inviting…