Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival: “Reiwa” Street Live

Looking back at a vibrant street performance held in my hometown, Kawagoe. I performed at the “Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival,” held on the nostalgic Taisho Roman Yume-dori (Taisho Romance Dream Street). The event was titled the “Reiwa Street Live” to celebrate the beginning of the new era. Calligraphy x Japanese Drums (Wadaiko) The performance was a collaboration with the Japanese … Read more

Tokyo Gas PRIME PARTNERS: “Kyoso” (Playing in Harmony)

Looking back at a memorable event held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in 2016. I performed the opening act for “PRIME PARTNERS 2016,” an event hosted by Tokyo Gas. In front of approximately 600 guests, I delivered a calligraphy performance accompanied by the powerful beat of Wadaiko (Japanese drums). “Kyoso” (共奏) – Resonating Together The word I wrote … Read more

TMHG Global Supplier Conference: “Kyodo” (Collaborative Leadership)

Looking back at a global corporate event in 2016. I had the honor of performing the opening act for the “TMHG Global Supplier Conference 2016” hosted by Toyota Industries Corporation (TMHG). Opening Act: “Kyodo” (Collaborative Leadership) Guests gathered from around the world for this significant conference. Accompanied by the powerful live sounds of Wadaiko (Japanese drums) and other traditional instruments, … Read more

Corporate Dinner in Yokohama: “Challenge” (Idomu) with Wadaiko

Looking back at a dynamic night in Yokohama. I was invited to perform at a corporate dinner event held at the Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel. Entertaining Guests from North America The event was hosted by a major manufacturing company, welcoming guests from the USA, Canada, and Mexico. As the grand finale of the party, I presented a calligraphy performance to … Read more

Calligraphy Workshop at Elementary School: “Path” (Michi) and Flowers of Dreams

Looking back at a heartwarming workshop held at Niiza Municipal Shinbori Elementary School in Saitama. With the desire to “let children experience something different from regular school penmanship classes,” about 100 students gathered for this special event. “Michi” (Path) – Collaboration with Wadaiko Club To start, I performed a calligraphy demonstration accompanied by the energetic shouts and beats of the … Read more