Shirai Takaaki

violinist / Director, Invisible Gaming Lab game accessibility research teamCity Tokyo

緑豊かな公園で、サングラスをかけた男性が木のそばでバイオリンを演奏している。男性は白いシャツとジーンズを着用しており、集中して楽器を弾いている様子。背景には明るい緑の木々が広がり、穏やかな雰囲気が漂っている。

Shirai Takaaki (violinist / Director, Invisible Gaming Lab game accessibility research team) Born in 1984 in Aichi, Shirai Takaaki came first at the All-Japan Blind Student Music Contest (today, the Helen Keller Memorial Music Contest) in 1995 and 1997. After studying music at the University of Tsukuba Special Needs Education School for the Visually Impaired, he graduated with a degree in violin studies from Toho Gakuen School of Music in 2008. That same year, he released his album Great Moment . In 2019, he released another album, Nostalgia for Sky and Earth , and expanded his range to singing vocals. Along with performing around Japan, Shirai gives lectures at schools, performs music for stage productions, and makes music for anime and games. When a student, he competed in a track and field world championship. In addition to his work as a musician, Shirai is a radio presenter, go (Chinese chess) player, and more.Last Updated: 2025.02

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