『YATSUGATAKE MOUNTAIN BOYS』is Japanese Bluegrass band that performs in Yamanashi prefecture where famous FUJIYAMA (Mt.Fuji) is. The leader is Kohsei Yoshida : a professional photographer and PV director of Japanese rock music. He also published a photograph collection of Bill Monroe before, and is an enthusiastic Bluegrass music fan.
《Members》 Kohsei Yoshida (guitar : Iwashita D-28) …“Vern Williams is my favorite star”he says.
Tatsuo Kato (banjo : Tokai T-1200R) …He manages the band’s web site.
Yasushi Narisawa (bass : Old Chaki) …The most friendly & cheerful guy.
Yutaka Iwashita (mandolin : Iwashita F-5) …He is a professional maker of mandolins. The youngest member.