In October, there is a special month with a free trial lesson of koto and shamisenNew info!
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 ~New info!
"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.
Welcoming Guests from Hong Kong for Our Authentic Miko Experience.
この投稿をInstagramで見る 別小江神社(@wakeoeshrine)がシェアした投稿 Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of three guests from Hong Kong who joined our Miko (shrine maiden) experience ⛩️✨ During our conversation, we learned that they have visited Japan around 20 to 30 times in the past, and their Japanese was impressively fluent 😊 They shared with us that they chose WAKEOE Shrine because they wanted to experience wearing an authentic miko outfit, rather than a costume or cosplay. As fans of Japanese anime with a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, they listened very attentively to explanations about shrine manners and etiquette, which left a strong impression on us. They also took on the […]
Fuga’s Summer Challenge!
Introducing the summer challenge of Fuga, one of our "Koto Kids."Please watch the Instagram video below. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
New Blog Post by Rie Asai! Today’s theme is "The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum".
Rie Asai here with a brand-new blog update!Today's theme is "The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum".
Promotional Video Released for “Tokugawa Yoshinao” – A Traditional Japanese Entertainment Experience for International Visitors
We are pleased to announce the release of the promotional video for "Tokugawa Yoshinao," a unique entertainment experience created especially for international visitors to Nagoya. 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 Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿 Inspired by Japan's rich cultural heritage, this exclusive program offers guests an immersive introduction to traditional Japanese performing arts. After enjoying the stage performance, participants also have the opportunity to experience playing traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shamisen, and shime-daiko. We invite visitors from around the world to discover the beauty and spirit of Japanese tradition through this unforgettable cultural experience. Producer: Rie Asai
Latin Music Project Start!
We will start the Latin Music Project at the "Koto Chikagei", in which Rie Asai will serve as the vice president.