2026 New Year's Performance Confirmed at Himaka Kanko Hotel!New info!
Himakajima Island holds a special place for Rie Asai, as it is where the melody for her prayer piece, "An'nei no Inori" (A Prayer for Tranquility), came to her. This special island, Himakajima, is where Rie Asai will begin her activities for 2026. We sincerely look forward to your support.
Rie Asai will be performing a charity performance for "BAGONG PILIPINAS STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN FUN RUN" (held on November 23rd)New info!
Rie Asai will be performing for the "BAGONG PILIPINAS STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN FUN RUN" event, held on Sunday, November 23, 2025. In support of creating a future free from violence against women and children, Rie Asai will perform starting at 1:30 PM on November 23rd. Homepagehttps://run-colle.net/event/p-f-n2025/ Let's run towards a future where there is no violence against Women and Children! Let's enjoy Filipino culture in Nagoya with our families and friends! After running 3K, 5K or 10K, let's experience traditional dances, music, sweets, and dishes. Run, eat, connect-and take part in amulticultural fun run that also contributes to growth and protection in our society.Event Information
Koto Chikage Association Member to Instruct Japanese Culture Class at Junior High SchoolNew info!
On Friday, November 14, 2025, as part of the annual "Japanese Culture Experience" classes for first-year students at Osaka Municipal Yuhigaoka Junior High School, Kaori Murakami of the Koto Chikage (Soukyoku Chikagenokai) will once again serve as an instructor. Under the curriculum guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japanese traditional music (Hōgaku) is a required subject in junior high school music classes, with pages dedicated to koto music (Sōkyoku) in textbooks. Instructors from Koto Chikage-no-kai are teaching students about Sōkyoku, which cannot be fully covered through regular music lessons alone.
2026 New Year’s Special Koto Concert Asia Collection®️ at Himaka Kanko HotelNew info!
2026 New Year’s Special Koto Concert Asia Collection®️ at Himaka Kanko Hotel Try experiencing a special Japanese concert on New Year’s Day 2025. Performers
Inbound Tourists Enjoyed Our "Glass Skin Treatment"
We were honored to welcome tourists from the United States and Australia for our Glass Skin Treatment! We are delighted that they enjoyed the experience. Thank you very much! ▼ Click here for details on [Premium Glass Skin Treatment in Nagoya] ▼
Rie Asai 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/ この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿 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. Admission is free — we warmly invite you to attend!
Video of "Koto Experience" for Tourists to Japan Now Available
Koto Chikage offers Japanese traditional culture experience classes for visiting tourists. We have recently released a video showcasing a portion of a performance viewing from our "Koto Experience" class for inbound tourists. Please take a moment to enjoy the video and see the fun that was had! ▼ Click here for details on the Koto Experience for visiting tourists ▼
Koto Artists Rie Asai and Fuga to Start Activities in 2026 as Asia Collection® Koto Artists!
Asia Collection® (Representative: Rie Asai), an Asia Diverse Art Creation organization, will begin activities in 2026, showcasing artwork developed over 10 years. Asia Collection® Theme Song: "Asia Awakening"
Rie Asai will participate in "Jun Sawaki the dinner show" at April 26th.
Rie Asai will participate in "Jun Sawaki the dinner show" at April 26th,2026.
Japanese Traditional Culture and Instrument Experience
Koto Chikage, a performing arts production based in Nagoya specializing in inbound tourism, is home to 25 Japanese traditional instrument artists (Koto, Shamisen, Hichiriki, Sho, and others). Since starting our inbound business in March 2025, we have offered a truly authentic Japanese traditional "Omotenashi"(hospitality) experience to tourists visiting Japan. We host workshops and give performances at iconic locations such as Nagoya Castle and the Nagoya Noh Theater. We are delighted to announce that we have already welcomed over 300 visiting tourists to our Japanese traditional culture experience classes, and they have all expressed immense joy. Furthermore, Koto Chikage is now fully prepared to conduct inbound cultural experience classes not only in Aichi Prefecture, but also in Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie, […]
Featured on the Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi
We are pleased to announce that Koto Chikage (箏曲千景の会) has been featured on the "Oshi o Mitsukeru! Aichi Dentou Geinou Navi" (Find Your Favorite! Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi) website, which is operated by Aichi Prefecture. This site is dedicated to introducing the traditional performing arts of Aichi Prefecture and providing educational content on these arts. Aichi Traditional Performing Arts Navi (Koto) https://www.pref.aichi.jp/bunka/dentougeinou/search/koto.html
Notice of Performance Fee for Koto Artist Rie Asai
We have revised the performance fee of Rie Asai.Performance Fee: from JPY 150,000 (tax included)Further details will be provided after your inquiry.Please feel free to contact us with any requests or questions. ＞＞ Contact us ＜＜ Email：info@rieasai.com