Celebration of LightNew info!
Celebration of Light Rie Asai had the distinct honor of performing on stage at the Celebration of Light hosted by One World International School Tsukuba. Allow me first to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the resounding success of the Celebration of Light. I was deeply moved by the exceptional performances delivered by all the students. Each and every student radiated with brilliance; they were, in every sense, the embodiment of light itself. It was a profound privilege for me to participate in this celebration and to share the stage with such remarkable individuals. I sincerely pray that the light we have created will continue to illuminate Japan and the world, […]
Thank you for joining“Private Koto Lesson with a professional musician”New info!
We were honored to welcome participants from the Republic of Cyprus and Russia to our special koto lesson.We sincerely appreciate the wonderful time we were able to share together.Thank you very much. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
Our Special Traditional Culture Concert is Now Featured on GetYourGuide.New info!
Special Japanese Concert at Nagoya Noh Theater We are pleased to announce that our special concert, offering an authentic experience of traditional Japanese culture, has been featured on Get Your Guide. It is our great honor to welcome guests from around the world to Nagoya and to present an exceptional performance of the highest quality.We cordially invite you to attend this distinguished program, produced by Ms.Rie Asai . l performances will be presented entirely in English.
Japanese Floral Culture: Shimenawa Wreath Workshop for Inbound TouristsNew info!
We are pleased to announce a new workshop for all visiting tourists to Japan. Japanese Floral Culture：Shimenawa wreath workshop Japanese Floral Culture – Ikebana Japan has a long tradition of appreciating seasonal plants and flowers, expressed most clearly in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Ikebana emphasizes: This approach is more than decoration, it is a cultural and spiritual practice that encourages reflection, calmness, and connection with nature. The aesthetics and philosophy of Ikebana have strongly influenced New Year decorations, including the Shimenawa wreath. What is a Shimenawa? A Shimenawa is a sacred rope made from rice straw, traditionally displayed at the entrance of homes and shrines in Japan. It […]
Koto Chikage will be performing at "Nishi Bunka Small Theatre x Nishi Ward Elementary School Todoke Ongaku (Nagoya Municipal Kami Nagoya Elementary School)".
We will be delivering music to Nagoya City Kaminagoya Elementary School as part of the event: "Todoke Ongaku! (Deliver Music!)" organized by the Nishi Culture Small Theater and Nishi Ward Elementary Schools. Nagoya City Kaminagoya Elementary School is the alma mater of Tamiko Asai, the Iemoto (Grand Master) of the Koto Chikage.
Performing at the "49th Regular Concert of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation"
The Koto Chikage group, where Rie Asai serves as Vice Grand Master (Fuku-Iemoto), will be performing at the "49th Regular Concert of the Nagoya Sankyoku Federation." Our featured piece will be "Arranged Genroku Hanami Odori." Please see the details below for more information.
Workshop Held at One World International School TSUKUBA
We held a Japanese culture and Koto workshop at the One World International School TSUKUBA. We were delighted to receive so many questions from the students! We were truly inspired by their wonderful smiles. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
Launching the 2026 Asia Collection® Social Contribution Cambodia Project
As part of her social contribution activities, Rie Asai has previously provided poverty support to the Kingdom of Cambodia, including the construction of 250 wells. These aid activities were temporarily suspended to focus specifically on supporting Ukraine and other causes, but they will be restarted from 2026.
Thank You for joining the Yattokame Cultural Festival
It was a sincere honor to be able to enjoy Japanese culture together with so many of you at the Yattokame Cultural Festival. We express our heartfelt gratitude. Nagoya Sankyoku Federation (Nagoya Association of Three Traditional Japanese Instruments). ・Rie Asai・Reika Kaneko・Misumi Wakayama (6 years old)・Rio Ishikawa (12 years old)
2026 New Year's Performance Confirmed at Himaka Kanko Hotel!
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. この投稿をInstagramで見る Rie Asai(@koto_artist_rie)がシェアした投稿
Koto Chikage Association Member to Instruct Japanese Culture Class at Junior High School
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 Hotel
2026 New Year’s Special Koto Concert Asia Collection®️ at Himaka Kanko Hotel We are delighted to announce that Rie Asai’s New Year Special Concert will be held on Himakajima Island. With heartfelt wishes for blessings in the New Year, Rie Asai will present a concert filled with love, hope, and harmony for all. We warmly invite friends from around the world to join us at the Himaka Kanko Hotel on beautiful Himakajima.Let us come together to wish for peace in the world and happiness for everyone. Performers