This 22-minute educational film explores the history, construction, and performance techniques of Japan’s three major traditional instruments: the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi. Through ...

Fueled by that motivation, Moyun has built a loyal following by reinterpreting modern hits on the centuries-old instrument — ...

To Moyun, it's unfortunate that the guzheng remains relatively unknown outside of China, and that some viewers even mistake it for the koto, a Japanese plucked string instrument. She also finds ...

By Richard Maltby, Jr. Co-Directed by Courtney Sale and Karen Oster First Rehearsal: November 4, 2025 First Preview: November ...

Saxophonist Steven Banks and the Symphony gave a dazzling performance of Takashi Yoshimatsu's 2005 concerto "Albireo Mode." ...

The Unbound Book Festival brought poet K. Curtis Lyle, bassist Damon Smith and violinist Alex Cunningham to Columbia on Saturday night.

On Saturday, April 26, Saeko Kujiraoka and Sakura Jimenez, wearing traditional Japanese Kimonos, performed an “Afternoon of ...

koto, sitar, and other non-traditional stringed instruments. TRENNA - 20s-50s any ethnicity, race, and gender identity. Charismatic and highly proficient musician; adept at playing at least 1 of ...

koto, and shamisen) and iconic contemporary works, this concert will take you on a journey through the centuries-long versatility of this mesmerizing instrument. This concert at Asia Society Texas is ...

An annual presentation of Japanese traditions and culture was recently held at the U.S. military’s Misawa Air Base in Misawa, ...

Temples and shrines Around one of several shrines visited, the Fushimi Inari, we were fascinated to see many fox statues.