As was the case with the trip to America in 1970, the song "SUBARU" marked another great turning point in my life. This song has greatly affected my life. "SUBARU" was a smash hit in Asia, opening a door to the mainland. I received offers to come and sing. "SUBARU" of 1980 presented a new direction for "Tanimura." I had written that song while I was still working with Alice. When Alice suspended activities, I made "GUNJOU" and began activities as a solo artist. My full-scale movement toward Asia as a singer/songwriter began in 1984. ........