Video of "Koto Experience" for Tourists to Japan Now AvailableNew info!
Koto Chikage offers Japanese traditional culture experience classes for visiting tourists. We have recently released a video showcasing a portion of a performance viewing from our "Koto Experience" class for inbound tourists. Please take a moment to enjoy the video and see the fun that was had! ▼ Click here for details on the Koto Experience for visiting tourists ▼
Koto Artists Rie Asai and Fuga to Start Activities in 2026 as Asia Collection® Koto Artists!New info!
Asia Collection® (Representative: Rie Asai), an Asia Diverse Art Creation organization, will begin activities in 2026, showcasing artwork developed over 10 years. Asia Collection® Theme Song: "Asia Awakening"
Rie Asai will participate in "Jun Sawaki the dinner show" at April 26th.New info!
Rie Asai will participate in "Jun Sawaki the dinner show" at April 26th,2026.
Japanese Traditional Culture and Instrument Experience
Koto Chikage, a performing arts production based in Nagoya specializing in inbound tourism, is home to 25 Japanese traditional instrument artists (Koto, Shamisen, Hichiriki, Sho, and others). Since starting our inbound business in March 2025, we have offered a truly authentic Japanese traditional "Omotenashi"(hospitality) experience to tourists visiting Japan. We host workshops and give performances at iconic locations such as Nagoya Castle and the Nagoya Noh Theater. We are delighted to announce that we have already welcomed over 300 visiting tourists to our Japanese traditional culture experience classes, and they have all expressed immense joy. Furthermore, Koto Chikage is now fully prepared to conduct inbound cultural experience classes not only in Aichi Prefecture, but also in Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie, […]
Featured on the Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi
We are pleased to announce that Koto Chikage (箏曲千景の会) has been featured on the "Oshi o Mitsukeru! Aichi Dentou Geinou Navi" (Find Your Favorite! Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi) website, which is operated by Aichi Prefecture. This site is dedicated to introducing the traditional performing arts of Aichi Prefecture and providing educational content on these arts. Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi (Koto) https://www.pref.aichi.jp/bunka/dentougeinou/search/koto.html
Notice of Performance Fee for Koto Artist Rie Asai
We have revised the performance fee of Rie Asai.Performance Fee: from JPY 150,000 (tax included)Further details will be provided after your inquiry.Please feel free to contact us with any requests or questions. ＞＞ Contact us ＜＜ Email：info@rieasai.com
3rd-generation Koto Artist Fuga (age 6) Performs Solo “Peaceful Waves (An’nei no Inori)”
We are delighted to share that Fuga (age 6), the 3rd-generation koto artist of Koto Chikage, performed their first solo rendition of “Peaceful Waves (An’nei no Inori)”. We deeply appreciate your continued support.
Thank You for Attending the "Kinshū no Shirabe" Concert
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who attended the recital featuring our young students (disciples).
Osaka Expo: Portugal Pavilion: Thank you for joining the :PAPERCUTZ +ENZEMBLE Concert
Osaka Expo: Portugal Pavilion: Thank you for joining the :PAPERCUTZ +ENZEMBLE Concert It was also featured on Portugal at Expo 2025 Osaka Official Websitehttps://portugalexpo2025.pt/en/whats-on/papercutz-plus-ensemble-at-portugal-pavilion-in-osaka/ Portugal at Expo 2025 Osaka この投稿をInstagramで見る Portugal Expo 2025(@portugalexpo2025)がシェアした投稿
Rie Asai Joins the :PAPERCUTZ Concert at the Portugal Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka
On Thursday, October 9, koto artist Rie Asai Joins the :PAPERCUTZ Concert at the Portugal Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka. This concert will feature :PAPERCUTZ, one of Portugal’s leading artists, and will serve as a cultural bridge between Portugal and Japan. We would be honored if you could join us at the Portugal Pavilion to enjoy this unique musical exchange.