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Thank you very much for coming from the United States for the calligraphy experience.

Thank you very much for coming from the United States for the calligraphy experience. We experienced calligraphy and made a wonderful "cherry blossoms". It's a wonderful artwork. I also enjoyed the sound of the koto.

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I love you, Michael!

この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿 Rie Asai went to Michael Jackson's movie. Rie Asai, who learned a lot through studying abroad and research activities in the United States. For Rie Asai, Michael Jackson is his most respected artist, entertainer, and peace activist as the embodiment of his musicality, artistic beauty, and love for peace and humanity.

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Fiesta Filipino CHUBU 2026 performed with all our heart

Fiesta Filipino CHUBU 2026 To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, we performed with all our heart. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿

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About Fiesta Filipino 2026 Performers

About Fiesta Filipino 2026 Performers KotoRie Asai ShakuhachiTozan Hirano MaiSeiga / Kohga / Kotoha At the noble Fiesta, which is the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, all the performers will play and dance with all their hearts.

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"Koto and English Kids Summer School 2026" full thank you

The "Koto and English Kids Summer School" to be held in July and August 2026 is full, so applications will be closed. This kids summer school project is a special project that Rie Asai, who studies Japan and the world and nurtures true international people, is working hard. Thank you for your support.

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The Performance time of "Fiesta Filipino CHUBU 2026" has been decided!

It will be held at the Hisaya Odori performance on June 13th and 14th I will appear in "FIESTA FILIPINO CHUBU 2026". The Performance time has been set. 14th (Sunday) starts at 14:00 Let's celebrate the wonderful 2026 of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan together.

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A wonderful guest came from England

A wonderful guest came from England. I had a calligraphy experience and a koto viewing experience. I wish you a wonderful trip in Japan.

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Finally, it was published in the Kame Cultural Festival DOORS report.

It was finally published in the DOORS report of the Yattokame Cultural Festival. ▼ The DOORS report of the Yattokame Cultural Festivalhttps://yattokame.jp/2025/wp-content/themes/yattokame/pdf/houkokusyo2025.pdf

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We performed a welcome performance at the opening ceremony of the IFCCA 2026 General Assembly.

We performed a welcome performance at the opening ceremony of the IFCCA 2026 General Assembly. I would like to express my respect to all of you who are involved in firefighting and disaster prevention around the world and Japan on a daily basis, and I would like to pray for your continued success.

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Rie Asai takes office as the secretary-general of the JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ORCHESTRA AICHI

Rie Asai takes office as the secretary-general of the JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ORCHESTRA AICHI. The JAPANESE TRADITIONAL ORCHESTRA AICHI will perform a welcome performance at the opening ceremony of IFCCA2026.

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