[Appearance Confirmed] Koto Artist Rie Asai, Who Performed a Votive Offering at the Vatican, to Appear as a Guest on Dance & Vocal Group Cool-X's Program "Cool-X no Cross Shiyouze!
Koto artist Rie Asai, who is globally active, including her performance as a votive offering at the Vatican, has been confirmed to appear as a guest on the TV program "Cool-X no Cross Shiyouze!" hosted by the dance & vocal group Cool-X, originating from Osu, Nagoya. The two parties have previously performed together on social contribution stages themed around SDGs at venues such as Nagoya Castle, halls, and beach festivals. This time, titled "Crossing with the Local Community! ②," a unique collaboration between Koto and Dance & Vocal will be showcased.
■Program Appearance Details
Program Name:
Cool-X no Cross Shiyouze!
Broadcaster:
Me-Tele (Nagoya TV)
Broadcast Date & Time:
Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:29 AM - 1:59 AM (Late Night)
Program Website:
Cool-X no Cross Shiyouze!
https://www.nagoyatv.com/coolx/
■A Bond Forged by SDGs: Background of Activities
Rie Asai and Cool-X began collaborating in 2020 on a stage at Nagoya Castle, which was held without an audience due to the pandemic, and have since accumulated a history of SDGs social contribution performances.
At the "Himakajima Beach Fes 2021" in August 2021 (produced by Rie Asai), which was adopted as an Agency for Cultural Affairs ARTS for the future program, they achieved a fusion of Koto and dance. They also co-starred in the SDGs concert "The Little Mermaid and the Water Spirits" at Yamaha Nagoya Hall in February 2022, delivering a performance with a profound message.
From Nagoya, they have demonstrated new possibilities for the collaboration of Japanese tradition and entertainment.
Himakajima Beach Fes 2021
the SDGs concert "The Little Mermaid and the Water Spirits"
Rie Asai, who has expanded her global activities, including a performance at the World Heritage St. Stephen's Cathedralin Vienna, Austria, in September 2022, and a prayer audience and votive offering performance for the Pope at the Vatican in October 2023, will "cross paths" with the Cool-X members again in this local Nagoya TV appearance, building on her worldwide endeavors.
■Koto Artist Rie Asai Profile
Rie Asia is a Koto artist, composer, and a producer. She began her stage career at the young age of three and has been actively involved in the entertainment industry ever since.
Throughout her career, she has made numerous appearances on various media platforms, including the television program "Hogaku no Hitotoki" on NHK, "Gigei Seizui," produced by Aichi Prefecture, Bayon TV in Cambodia, and the women's pictorial magazine "Fujin Gaho."
As a composer, she has gained international acclaim for her recent hit, "Annei no Inori," which is celebrated as a prayer song. This has led to invitations for performances around the globe. She has had the honor of dedicating her music to esteemed venues such as the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, St. Stephen's Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Izumo Shrine, among others.
To date, she has performed in 15 countries, including the performance at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. Most recently, she has dedicated her music to a peace conference held in Vatican City.
In October 2023, she was honored to have a prayer audience with His Holiness, Pope Francis, the 266th Pope, at the Vatican. Following this meeting, she became the first individual from Japan to receive an official invitation from the Vatican to perform at a concert for world peace. This took place at the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
