We were delighted to welcome guests all the way from Ireland for a special Koto experience! Thank you so much for visiting us.

We had a truly wonderful time together, playing beautiful melodies such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Amazing Grace," and the traditional Japanese song "Sakura Sakura."
Thank you again for sharing such a memorable time with us!

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Thank you so much to our wonderful guests who visited us from the UK to experience Japanese calligraphy.

Our guest created a truly beautiful piece of calligraphy artwork. Our staff had a fantastic time sharing this special moment. Thank you very much for choosing us!

About Rie Asai

Rie Asia is a Koto artist, composer, and a producer. She began her stage career at the young age of three and has been actively involved in the entertainment industry ever since. 

Throughout her career, she has made numerous appearances on various media platforms, including the television program "Hogaku no Hitotoki" on NHK, "Gigei Seizui," produced by Aichi Prefecture, Bayon TV in Cambodia, and the women's pictorial magazine "Fujin Gaho."

As a composer, she has gained international acclaim for her recent hit, "Annei no Inori," which is celebrated as a prayer song. This has led to invitations for performances around the globe. She has had the honor of dedicating her music to esteemed venues such as the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, St. Stephen's Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and Izumo Shrine, among others.

To date, she has performed in 15 countries, including the performance at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. Most recently, she has dedicated her music to a peace conference held in Vatican City.

On October 18, 2023, she had an audience with Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of Rome.
On October 20, at Religioni Unite in Musica, she offered a “Pray for Harmony, Peace, and Tranquility ” at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Her approach, balancing both music and academic pursuits, is reflected in her achievements, which include a Master of Business Administration (MBA with distinction) from the University of Wales Graduate School of Management and in her research at the Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo.
Rie is also active as a NPO fellow at the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and has received the "Human Power Award, Minister of Foreign Affairs Award" from the Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Member of CBC Club.

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Rie Asai | 浅井りえ　Koto artist based in Japan

We are pleased to present our donation to the CBC "Expand Children's Food Charity Fundraiser." We have delivered the total sum of 150,390 yen, which was generously contributed at our charity concert held on October 10th. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who kindly offered their support. Thank you very much.

CBC 「広げよう、子どもの食支援 チャリティ募金」
https://hicbc.com/corporation/charity

It will be held from October 17 (Saturday) to November 15 (Sunday), 2026 "YATTOKAME Festival DOORS 2026" We participated as a performer of the Nagoya Sankoku Federation.

We would be most grateful if this could in any way contribute to the hard work and dedication of all the staff members. We sincerely hope that the Yattokame Festival DOORS is a great success and that many people will have the opportunity to experience the wonderful culture of Nagoya.

It was a great pleasure welcoming two guests from France to our experience today. Both of them created truly wonderful Shimenawa wreaths. We sincerely appreciate your time with us and hope it becomes a memorable part of your trip to Japan.

Japanese Floral Culture: Shimenawa Wreath Workshop for Inbound Tourists

We are pleased to announce a new workshop for all visiting tourists to Japan. Japanese Floral Culture：Shimenawa wreath workshop Japanese Floral Culture – Ikeb…

Rie Asai | 浅井りえ　Koto artist based in Japan

Thanks to the generous support of so many people, we have raised 150,390 yen in donations. The pure and beautiful resonance of the children's heartful music was truly precious. Thank you very much for your kind support.

Koto Charity Concert: Connecing Food and Children's Smile!

Hello, this is Rie.
The charity concert is finally happening tomorrow! Yu Satoh and Mitsumi Wakayama planned this idea this summer and finally will make it tomorrow. Yu is 12 years old and Mitsumi is 7 years old and they have been working very hard to make it happen.
I am absolytely thrilled that the day is finally coming tomorrow. Let's make it amazing!

♪Koto Chikage, Rie Asai♪
Koto Chikage is a place where you will meet the authentic Japanese beauaty.
Hands-on workshops of koto, shamisen, and calligraphy are hosted here at Koto Chikage.
We are located at Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, JAPAN.

Koto Charity Concert: Connecing Food and Children's Smile!
https://en.kotochikage.com/Blog/Detail/2/16942

TWe are welcoming guests from overseas, and they are truly delightful.

This is Rie Asai, Koto artist.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for coming all the way to our Koto studio, Koto Chikage, here in Nagoya.
Meeting you and sharing this experience has been an absolute privilege.
I am deeply touched by the profound respect you showed toward Japanese traditional music, and talking with you was an incredibly inspiring and joyful experience for me. Knowing that many of you are also talented musicians of Western instruments makes this connection even more special. Please accept my highest respect and warmest wishes.

♪Koto Chikage, Rie Asai♪
Koto Chikage is a place where you will meet the authentic Japanese beauaty.
Hands-on workshops of koto, shamisen, and calligraphy are hosted here at Koto Chikage.
We are located at Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, JAPAN.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum  https://en.kotochikage.com/Blog/Detail/2/15174