We are pleased to inform you that we have been newly featured on GetYourGuide.New info!
We are pleased to inform you that we have been newly featured on GetYourGuide. Nagoya: Rie Asai’s Traditional Japanese Performing Arts https://www.getyourguide.jp/asia-l207844/nagoya-rie-asai-s-traditional-japanese-performing-arts-t1064966/
New Year’s GreetingNew info!
I would like to extend my sincere New Year’s greetings. I am deeply grateful for the generous support and many opportunities I received throughout the past year in my performance activities.It was a particularly meaningful year in which I had the privilege of sharing the sound of the koto with audiences both in Japan and abroad, and of witnessing a growing international interest in Japanese culture through music. In the coming year, with the continued growth of inbound tourism in mind, I hope to further explore ways to communicate the spirituality, aesthetics, and depth of traditional Japanese music in a manner that is both accessible and profound.By viewing music not […]
Koto Kids Training Winter School 2025 has started.
Koto Kids Training Winter School 2025 has started.
We were honored to welcome two Guests from Taiwan Enjoyed Our Shrine Miko Experience
We were honored to welcome two guests from Taiwan who participated in our Miko Experience and traditional ceremonial attire experience.Thank you very much for joining us.
Shoden (Elementary Level) Certificate Award Ceremony Held for Koto Chikage
We are pleased to announce that the Shoden (Elementary Level) certificate award ceremony for the Ikuta-ryu Koto Chikage-no-kai was successfully held. In the tradition of Japanese classical arts, the Shoden certificate marks an important milestone, recognizing that a student has mastered the foundational techniques of the Koto. Congratulations to all the recipients on their dedication and achievement!
Welcome the New Year in Japan, 2026!
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 Nagoya
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.