The article explores the inspiration behind the music "Mei ," written by Japanese composer Kazuo Fukushima for solo flute. It notes that the composition has become a significant part of the standard repertoire for solo flute as well as the subject of several performances. It discusses the influence of the traditional theatre Noh and the Noh instrument Noh-kan. It mentions that the music expresses many Japanese beliefs and aesthetics, Noh theatre elements and the self-reflections of Fukushima.