Understanding the Emotional Impact of SMAP's Music: How Memories Shape Our Listening Experience

Understanding the Emotional Impact of SMAP’s Music: How Memories Shape Our Listening Experience

Question from a Reader:
While listening to SMAP’s songs, I sometimes feel uneasy due to Nakai-san’s influence. When a song plays unexpectedly, that thought inevitably crosses my mind, making me feel bad. Are there others who feel this way?

The Relationship Between Music and Memory

Recently, I’ve heard people say that listening to SMAP’s songs makes them feel uneasy because of