The Art of Shamisen

September 29, 2018 / 2:00 pm

James R. Armstrong Theater, Torrance, California
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA  90503

Guest Artists From Japan:

• Honjoh Hidetaro, Headmaster of the Honjoh School of Shamisen in Tokyo
• Honjoh Hidegoro, Shamisen
• Honjoh Hidejiro, Shamisen
• Honjoh Hideeiji, Shamisen
• Tousha Chiho, Ohayashi (drums, percussion)
• Mochizuki Mika, Ohayashi
• Tousha Kiyoho, Ohayashi
• Takei Makoto, Fue & Shakuhachi (flute)

Performing Artists from Southern California

• Matsutoyo Sato, Founder and Head Instructor of the Matsutoyo Kai Japanese Folk Music
• Bando Hidesomi, Japanese Classical Dancer
• Bando Hiromiya, Japanese Classical Dancer
• Nakamura Narumi, Japanese Classical Dancer

An Afternoon of Japanese Dance

September 23, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kaikan (Hall)
815 E. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA   90012

Participating Dance Teachers:

• Azuma Sumako II
• Bando Hidesomi
• Bando Hiromiya
• Majikina Aiko
• Nakamura Narumi
• Wakayagi Hisame

The Art of Tokoyama:  The Japanese Traditional Dance Wig – Lecture and Demonstration

August 6, 2016 | 2:00pm

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd St.
Gardena, CA  90247

Guest Artists From Japan:  Tokuo Toyotani and Kazuhiro Toyotani