Guests from Scotland joined us for a calligraphy experience.New info!
We had the pleasure of welcoming guests from Scotland for a calligraphy experience. Thank you very much for visiting us. At Koto Chikage, we offer a variety of workshops specially designed for visitors to Japan.We warmly invite you to join us. For more details about each workshop, please see below.
Guests from Germany joined us for a Miko (shrine maiden) experience.New info!
We had the pleasure of welcoming a guest, who is originally from Germany and currently living in Finland, for a Miko (shrine maiden) experience. It was truly a pleasure guiding her, and we had a very enjoyable and memorable time together. Thank you very much for visiting us. At Koto Chikage, we offer a variety of workshops specially designed for visitors to Japan.We warmly invite you to join us. For more details about each workshop, please see below.
Koto Kids Performance: "Golden"
Koto Chikage no Kai Koto Kids Performance Introduction "Golden" In Global Time (when children learn the world), they learn about the diversity of the international community through art.
A guest came all the way from the United States to experience a private Koto lesson
It was an honor to share such beautiful melodies with a guest who came all the way from the United States for a private koto lesson. Thank you very much. It was an honor to be able to play a very beautiful tone together. Thank you very much.
Discover the spirit of Japan in Nagoya short video has been released
Held at Nagoya Noh Hall on March 28, 2026 "Discover the spirit of Japan in Nagoya" A short video has been released. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
Koto Chikage Kids Spring School has ended
The special training camp for koto, sangen, and dance "Koto Chikage Kids Spring School" has ended.
A Heartwarming Visit from Taiwan
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming siblings from Taiwan to our shrine. It was their first visit to Japan, and we were delighted to learn that they had studied Japanese in school. They showed great familiarity with the language, which made the experience even more enjoyable for everyone. During the sutra-copying experience, they wrote beautifully and smoothly, with great care and focus. It was truly impressive to see their dedication and skill. We were also very happy to hear that they visited our shrine upon the recommendation of a friend in Taiwan. It is always a great joy to know that our shrine is being shared across borders. While […]
Thank you for attending our sold-out concert “Sakura Koto no Shirabe (Melodies of the Cherry Blossom Koto)” on March 28.
We were delighted to welcome so many guests to this special performance of koto, dance, and narration, presented by children aged 6 to 13. Thank you very much for your support. At Koto Chikage, we are dedicated to nurturing and supporting the limitless talents of children. Many people came to the koto, dance and narration concert "Sakura Koto no Injushi" performed by children aged 6 to 13. Thank you very much. At the Kogoku Chikei no Kai, we support the talents of infinite children.
A Koto Experience with Guests from Canada
We had the pleasure of welcoming guests from Canada for a koto experience. Together, we created beautiful, delicate sounds. It was an honor to share such a special moment, performing pieces like “Sakura Sakura,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Imagine,” and weaving music together.
Appreciation Discover Japan – Special Concert of Japanese Culture
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Special Concert of Japanese Culture featuring Yoshinao Tokugawa. Thank you very much for your presence. This special concert, combining narration, dance, and the koto and sangen, is dedicated to presenting a new expression of the beauty of Japanese tradition. The theme of this performance was Yoshinao Tokugawa. We hope you enjoyed the story of Yoshinao Tokugawa, woven together with the sounds of the koto and a sense of prayer. As it is also the season to appreciate cherry blossoms, we were pleased to present a unique performance of “Sakura Sakura” by Daimiko Asai and Rie Asai—created especially […]