“Gen” (絃), an entertainment project based in Kyoto that presents new ways to experience traditional Japanese instruments, is celebrating its first anniversary thanks to the support of everyone.
The timeless sounds of koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, and taishogoto intertwine with modern instruments like electric guitar, keyboard, drums, and flute to create music no one has ever heard before.
The program ranges from beloved J-POP classics to emotionally stirring original compositions. Even if this is your first time attending a concert featuring wagakki (traditional Japanese instruments), we’re confident you’ll leave with your heart moved.
This summer, join us in Okazaki, Kyoto, for an unforgettable musical experience. We look forward to welcoming you at the venue.
Performers
- FU-RAN / Koto, 17-string koto, Shamisen
- Komarumikan / Composer
- Ichi Kazuhiro / Keyboard
- Shota Fukui / Drums
- Shinba / Taishogoto
- Yukiten / Rhythm Guitar
- Kyoko Aasakawa / Koto, 17-string koto
- Satoko Hayashi / Koto
- Shin Nishitani / Lead Guitar
- Riko Tabira / Flute
- Hosei Takemura / Koto, 17-string koto
- Hideki Fujimoto / Shamisen, Shakuhachi
- Shohei Higashi / Koto
Program
- Arrangement：Shōchikubai
- Sora no Uta
- Utakata Lullaby（from One Piece）
- miyakoochi
- Wind Hill（from Kiki’s Delivery Service）
- Shaei
- Spain
- New Piece：ensemble
Event Details
Date & Time：Saturday, August 30, 2025 — Doors open at 12:30 PM / Performance begins at 1:00 PM
Venue：Kyoto International Community House “kokoka”
Access：6-minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line