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Attended the 6th Aichi UNICEF Association Board of Directors and Councilors Meeting

Rie Asai attended the "6th Aichi UNICEF Association Board of Directors and Councilors Meeting" held on Monday, September 1st. 9月1日(月)愛知県ユニセフ協会第6回役員会・評議員会を開催しました(Aichi UNICEF Association) https://unicef-aichi.jp/2025/09/04/post-12615

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Blog:Koto Chikage appreciates for Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura

Rie Asai’s blog has been updated. Title: Koto Chikage appreciates Aichi Governor Hideaki Omurahttps://en.kotochikage.com/Blog/Detail/2/6126 We invite you to read the latest post here:▶︎ Read the blogYou can also find other blog articles on the same page.

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Performance at the 【Machinaka Geihirou in Daido Steel Phenix Square】 on Sunday, November 16.

We are pleased to announce that on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Rie Asai and Koto Kids will perform at the Machinaka Geihirou in Daido Steel Phenix Square, part of the Yattokame Cultural Festival 2025. Yattokame Cultural Festival 2025https://yattokame.jp/2025/ The Yattokame Cultural Festival 2025 kicks off on October 25, leading up to this grand finale event featuring Tsujikyōgen (street Noh), koto music, and street kabuki, wrapping up the festival in spectacular fashion. この投稿をInstagramで見る 別小江神社(@wakeoeshrine)がシェアした投稿 Admission is free — we warmly invite you to attend!

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Starting September 1st, we will begin accepting applications for new children's enrollment.

Koto Chikage (with a studio in Nishi Ward, Nagoya) offers hands-on experience playing traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto and shamisen.Children can experience performing on stage every March and October.We are pleased to announce that we will be expanding the number of slots available for our Traditional Japanese Culture Experience Course in the second half of 2025.We encourage you to take on the challenge!We look forward to meeting you!

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Koto Chikage Summer School Learning Performance Event was held.

Koto Chikage Summer School Learning Performance Event was held. 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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SDGs Project: “Koto Kids – Let’s Make Our Own CD” Studio Recording

As part of the SDGs project “Koto Kids – Let’s Make Our Own CD”, the children of Koto Chikage took part in a special studio recording session to create their very own CD. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported and cooperated with this project.

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Experience Shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in Nagoya.

We have created a new flyer to introduce the “Private Calligraphy Experience in Nagoya”. Experience Shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in Nagoya. Enjoy a unique and private session with a professional calligrapher in a serene setting. We provide everything you need for your calligraphy experience, including brushes,paper, and inkstones. The venue is a building constructed by_ __Miyadaiku, traditional Japanese carpenters. It is also used as a classroom for teaching traditional Japanese culture, mainly focusing on the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. Your experience wil take place in a traditional Japanese classroom, where you can enjoy the tranquility of wabi-sabi aesthetics and a meditative atmosphere, making it a […]

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Experience Being a Shinto Priest or Shrine Maiden at Wakeoe Shrine

We have created a new flyer to introduce the “Shinto Priest and Shrine Maiden Experience” at Wakeoe Shrine. In this program, you can try on traditional clothing and make your own shrine stamp (Goshuin), while listening to explanations from the priest at the shrine. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an authentic cultural experience. For application and details

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A Sanctuary of Beauty & Relaxation 「Premium Glass Skin Treatment」

We have created a flyer to introduce Premium Glass Skin Treatment. This special private esthetic experience is produced by koto artist Rie Asai and beauty expert Mariko Hara, combining affordability with a sense of luxury. Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment in a quiet, welcoming space. For application and details

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Guests from Taiwan Enjoyed Our Shrine Miko Experience

We were delighted to welcome guests from Taiwan who took part in our traditional Miko (shrine maiden) experience. Thank you for joining us! At Wakeoe Shrine, you can have the rare experience of dressing up in the costumes of a shrine maiden or priest. Wakeoe Shrine Official Websitehttps://wakeoe.com

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