Looking back at a major corporate event held on March 21, 2014. I was invited as a guest performer for the Kick-off Party of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., held at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. Opening Act with Wadaiko To set the tone for the event, I performed the opening act in collaboration with a Wadaiko (Japanese Drum) performance. The … Read more
Looking back at a corporate event held in Niigata Prefecture in 2013. I performed the opening act for the “2013 ALL JTB KANTO MEETING,” held at the NASPA New Otani resort hotel. Opening with “Creation” and “Leap” To kick off this significant gathering of JTB Kanto, I delivered a powerful calligraphy performance on two separate large panels. 「創造」 (Sozo – … Read more
Looking back at a memorable overseas performance in November 2013. I traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, to perform the opening act for the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of Thai Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. Celebrating 50 Years of History Surviving and thriving for 50 years in a foreign land is an incredible achievement. I learned that the company played a crucial role in … Read more
Looking back at a grand event held at a sacred place of Japanese culture. I performed at the “Fusion Forum,” an event hosted by a manufacturing company at the Ryogoku Kokugikan (Ryogoku Sumo Hall). Calligraphy x Shamisen x Wadaiko On the stage of this historic venue, I collaborated with two amazing musicians: Keisuke Ito (Shamisen player) Shinichiro Nagata (Wadaiko player) … Read more
Looking back at a milestone celebration in Shinagawa. I was invited to perform at the 10th Anniversary Event of Shinagawa East One Tower. The venue was the spacious entrance hall on the 2nd floor of the tower. Calligraphy x Violin x Saxophone This performance was a special collaboration with Western instruments. Natsumi Okimasu (Violinist) Norihiko Hibino (Saxophonist) Accompanied by their … Read more
Looking back at a summit of global innovators in the spring of 2013. I performed at the reception party for the “Japan New Economy Summit 2013 (NES),” held at Hotel New Otani. A Gathering of Revolutionaries This summit brought together CEOs and founders who have sparked numerous innovations in the internet world, including representatives from Twitter, Square, Google, Pinterest, Skype, … Read more
Looking back at a sophisticated corporate event held in Osaka. I had the privilege of performing at an event hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. “Kenga” (懸河) – Like a Rushing River On the stage of this prestigious venue, I performed a dynamic calligraphy session. The phrase I wrote was 「懸河」 (Ken-ga). Literally meaning “a rushing river” or “waterfall,” this word … Read more
Looking back at a massive event held at Yokohama Arena in 2012. I performed the opening act for “NATURALLY PLUS FESTA 2012.” This annual event brought together approximately 10,000 people not only from Japan but also from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia, and the UK. “Do” (Action / Motion) – Now is the Time to Move The theme … Read more
Looking back at a commemorative ceremony for Toki Corporation. I performed the opening act for their 50th Anniversary Ceremony. It was a sophisticated stage featuring a collaboration with a String Ensemble (Violin, etc.). “Ren” (Refining) – Chosen by Employees Accompanied by the elegant melody of strings, I wrote the character 「練」 (Ren). This character was chosen through an internal contest … Read more