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4. I should have included more info

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Sat Mar 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

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On 12 August 1985, Sakamoto was aboard Japan Air Lines Flight 123 (departing from Tokyo), heading to Osaka for an event. The plane suffered a severe structural failure and decompression before crashing into two ridges of Mount Takamagahara in Ueno, Gunma, a disaster that remains the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history with 520 people killed, including Sakamoto. He was interred at Chōkoku-ji Temple in the central Minato-ku area in Tokyo. -Wiki

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I remember! oasis Saturday #1

And remember Kyu Sakamoto died in the crash of JAL 123 a Boeing 747. Liberal In Texas Saturday #2

I remember the crash, but did not know he was on it. Reagan years had a lot going on. marble falls Saturday #3

I should have included more info Liberal In Texas Saturday #4

Your post brings back memories. Liberal In Texas Sunday #5

They both seem to radiate happiness. marble falls Sunday #6

Thanks for posting the translated version nuxvomica Sunday #7

It's a beautiful song, a straight translation just gave it no justice. marble falls Sunday #8

A beautiful song, this version from during the pandemic that I liked: betsuni Monday #9