New Blog Post by Rie Asai! Today’s theme is "We are welcoming guests from overseas, and they are truly delightful.".New info!
Rie Asai here with a brand-new blog update!Today's theme is "We are welcoming guests from overseas, and they are truly delightful".
Calligraphy Experience
We were delighted to welcome two guests from Austria for a Japanese calligraphy experience. Together, we created some truly wonderful pieces of work. Thank you very much for sharing this special time with us.
Performing at the 50th Anniversary Nagoya Sankyoku Federation Regular Concert "Haru no Hibiki"
As a director of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation, Rie Asai is the deputy representative of the Koto Chikage, which is working hard to inherit Japanese tradition. Next year will be the 50th year of establishment. To commemorate the 50th anniversary, we will do our best to deliver a great performance.
Ai Shiteimasu — Te Amo: Latin Melodies Woven with Japanese Traditions
We are delighted to announce the premiere of my new composition, “Ai Shiteimasu — Te Amo: Latin Melodies Woven with Japanese Traditions.” This new work will receive its world premiere at the 50th Anniversary Annual Concert of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation, performed by Koto Chikage-no-Kai. It is a great honor and pleasure to present this new work on such a special occasion, bringing together the refined sounds of traditional Japanese instruments with the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Latin music.
Program Announced: Street Performing Opening Event at Nadya Park (Yattokame Cultural Festival DOORS)
The program for the Yattokame Cultural Festival DOORS: Street Performing Opening Event at Nadya Park has officially been released! Rie Asai and Koto Kids will perform on: Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, from 1:40 PM Stage: Koto Music & Shakuhachi Stage For details, please visit the official page: 👉 Street Performing Opening at Nadya Park | Yattokame Cultural Festival DOORS
In October, there is a special month with a free trial lesson of koto and shamisen
October is a special month with free trial lessons for koto and shamisen. Why don't you take this opportunity to experience traditional Japanese musical instruments?
Connecting Smiles and Meals for Children through the Koto~ Charity Concert ~
"Connecting Smiles and Meals for Children through the Koto" Charity Concert In the summer of 2026, we held a Koto Summer Camp on Himaka Island. While talking with Mr. Rozan (originally from Nepal), who taught us English there, we learned that in his hometown in Nepal, many children suffer from poverty and struggle to get enough to eat. Afterward, when we looked into the current situation facing children in Japan, we discovered that many children here in Japan are also suffering from hunger. Learning about this reality made me feel very sad. And I started thinking: "What can I do to help solve this sad situation?" I wondered if I could […]
“Echo of the Dragon - Cross Blend -” Project Launches
“Echo of the Dragon - Cross Blend -” Project Launches A new multi-performance duo where tradition meets modernity, and sound meets movement, is now underway! Enjoy the original world created by Rie Asai, the second-generation successor of Koto Chikage, and Fuga, the third-generation successor.
We will participate in the "YATTOKAME Festival DOORS 2026" as a performer of the Nagoya Sankoku Federation
It will be held from October 17 (Saturday) to November 15 (Sunday), 2026 YATTOKAME Festival DOORS 2026 We will participate as a performer of the Nagoya Sankoku Federation.
I really enjoyed the Japanese Kashima koto and English summer camp.
この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿 Thank you very much for your help at the Himaka Kanko Hotel. Thank you very much! I was able to nurture the rich growth of my children. I learned a lot, such as the connection between the size of nature and art, helping each other with peers, and judging things from a global perspective. Many people supported us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.