Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1952, Kazuhiko Tagami embarked on a journey of musical exploration in 1975, initially aiming for Germany via Asia but was profoundly impacted by the reality of Kolkata, India. He chose to stay in India, where he encountered living Hinduism firsthand.

 

From then on, he dedicated himself to collecting ethnographic materials and conducting research. His collections have been acquired by numerous museums and art galleries across Japan, including the National Museum of Ethnology and Tenri Reference Library. Kazuhiko Tagami continued his pursuit, traveling to remote corners of various countries on pilgrimage to sacred sites, continually collecting and researching materials.

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In 1996, he published his autobiography, "Journey to Inner Konron(内なる崑崙を訪ねて)," available on note.com.

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1976-1978: Extensive stays in Nepal's mountains, Northern India, and Ladakh, exploring Tibetan culture. Collects Lamaist artifacts and masks. Visits archaeological sites and sacred places in Northern Pakistan and Afghanistan.

 

1978: Stays in North and Central America. Collects Plains pottery and textiles.

 

1979-1980: Stays in India and Nepal.

 

1981: Stays in Central and South America. Travels to Antarctica. Stays in the Arctic Circle and Scandinavian Peninsula.

 

1982: Stays in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

 

1984: Stays in Southern China, Northeast Manchuria, and Kashgar region. Returns to Nepal.

 

1985: Visits Southern Pakistan desert, India, and Nepal. Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash on the Tibetan plateau.

 

1987: Explores North Africa, Sinai Peninsula, and Middle East. Collects artworks in wartime Iran.

 

1988: Stays in Central and South America. Investigates Mexican sorcerers. Engages in meteorite collection, creates jewelry with meteorites. Collaborates with Osaka swordsmiths to create Japanese swords using meteorites. Featured on NHK and TV Osaka. Gains recognition in Sarai magazine and other media.

 

1989: Collects temples in Southern India.

 

1990-1991: Stays in India.

 

1992: Moves to the mountains of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. Establishes an exhibition space "Konronsha," publicly showcasing part of his collection (Currently closed to the public). Konronsha, Kazuhiko Tagami’s collection merges with nature, becomes a destination for numerous artists. Over several years, hosts events blending collection items with music and art.

From 1995: Works as a researcher at the Asia Research Institute, Faculty of Humanities, Chukyo Women's University.

 

In his later years, fulfills his lifelong dream with a second pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.

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