Welcome the New Year in Japan, 2026!New info!
Welcome the New Year in Japan, 2026! Celebrate the arrival of 2026 on the beautiful island of Himakajima, with a special koto concert and interactive workshop featuring one of Japan’s most iconic traditional instruments. Spend a magical New Year moment with Rie Asai, an internationally renowned koto artist, and immerse yourself in the elegant sounds and spirit of Japanese culture.This is a rare opportunity to listen, learn, and experience authentic Japanese tradition in a stunning seaside setting. Performers
Private Shamisen Workshop with a Professional Musician in NagoyaNew info!
Private Shamisen Workshop with a Professional Musician in Nagoya We cordially invite you to experience the shamisen, one of Japan’s esteemed traditional musical instruments, under the guidance of a professional shamisen player. During this workshop, you will be introduced to Jiuta shamisen, a classical form of shamisen music that flourished during the Edo period. All necessary instruments and materials will be fully prepared for your use; therefore, you may attend without bringing anything. It would be our greatest pleasure to share the experience of performing the shamisen—an enduring symbol of Japan’s musical heritage—together with you. NipponNavigator Highlights Rie Asai! この投稿をInstagramで見る Nippon Navigators(@nippon_navigators)がシェアした投稿
Celebration of Light
Celebration of Light Rie Asai had the distinct honor of performing on stage at the Celebration of Light hosted by One World International School Tsukuba. Allow me first to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the resounding success of the Celebration of Light. I was deeply moved by the exceptional performances delivered by all the students. Each and every student radiated with brilliance; they were, in every sense, the embodiment of light itself. It was a profound privilege for me to participate in this celebration and to share the stage with such remarkable individuals. I sincerely pray that the light we have created will continue to illuminate Japan and the world, […]
Thank you for joining“Private Koto Lesson with a professional musician”
We were honored to welcome participants from the Republic of Cyprus and Russia to our special koto lesson.We sincerely appreciate the wonderful time we were able to share together.Thank you very much. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
Our Special Traditional Culture Concert is Now Featured on GetYourGuide.
Special Japanese Concert at Nagoya Noh Theater We are pleased to announce that our special concert, offering an authentic experience of traditional Japanese culture, has been featured on Get Your Guide. It is our great honor to welcome guests from around the world to Nagoya and to present an exceptional performance of the highest quality.We cordially invite you to attend this distinguished program, produced by Ms.Rie Asai . l performances will be presented entirely in English.
Japanese Floral Culture: Shimenawa Wreath Workshop for Inbound Tourists
We are pleased to announce a new workshop for all visiting tourists to Japan. Japanese Floral Culture：Shimenawa wreath workshop Japanese Floral Culture – Ikebana Japan has a long tradition of appreciating seasonal plants and flowers, expressed most clearly in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Ikebana emphasizes: This approach is more than decoration, it is a cultural and spiritual practice that encourages reflection, calmness, and connection with nature. The aesthetics and philosophy of Ikebana have strongly influenced New Year decorations, including the Shimenawa wreath. What is a Shimenawa? A Shimenawa is a sacred rope made from rice straw, traditionally displayed at the entrance of homes and shrines in Japan. It […]
Koto Chikage will be performing at "Nishi Bunka Small Theatre x Nishi Ward Elementary School Todoke Ongaku (Nagoya Municipal Kami Nagoya Elementary School)".
We will be delivering music to Nagoya City Kaminagoya Elementary School as part of the event: "Todoke Ongaku! (Deliver Music!)" organized by the Nishi Culture Small Theater and Nishi Ward Elementary Schools. Nagoya City Kaminagoya Elementary School is the alma mater of Tamiko Asai, the Iemoto (Grand Master) of the Koto Chikage.
Performing at the "49th Regular Concert of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation"
The Koto Chikage group, where Rie Asai serves as Vice Grand Master (Fuku-Iemoto), will be performing at the "49th Regular Concert of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation." Our featured piece will be "Arranged Genroku Hanami Odori." Please see the details below for more information.
Workshop Held at One World International School TSUKUBA
We held a Japanese culture and Koto workshop at the One World International School TSUKUBA. We were delighted to receive so many questions from the students! We were truly inspired by their wonderful smiles. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿 この投稿をInstagramで見る One World International School Tsukuba [Official](@owis.tsukuba)がシェアした投稿
Launching the 2026 Asia Collection® Social Contribution Cambodia Project
As part of her social contribution activities, Rie Asai has previously provided poverty support to the Kingdom of Cambodia, including the construction of 250 wells. These aid activities were temporarily suspended to focus specifically on supporting Ukraine and other causes, but they will be restarted from 2026.