Ichi-go Ichi-e series is presented by Japan Society in New York. Join us for an intimate evening of traditional Japanese music with acclaimed koto and shamisen artist Yoko Reikano Kimura at Globus Washitsu—a serene Kyoto-style tatami room and ryokan.
This exclusive member-only event on March 26 showcases Yoko Reikano Kimura, a master performer whose artistry has been hailed as “superb” by The New York Times. Kimura has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to Japan’s historic Kabuki-za and National Theatre. A first-prize winner at the Kenjun Memorial National Koto Competition, she trained under disciples of legendary Yamada-school masters and continues to champion classical Japanese music through her concert series, Four Seasons in New York.
(Photo by Robert Essel)
Duo YUMENO will perform at Between the Bars event presented by New Asia Chamber Music Society focusing on Japanese shamisen and duo’s versatile repertoires.
New York’s music scene reflects the diverse and vibrant culture of the city. Yoko Reikano Kimura began “Four Seasons in New York – Gems of Japanese Music –” series in the fall of 2015. As a Japanese instrumentalist, Kimura hopes to introduce the brilliance of traditional Japanese music, which is still being passed on to future generations after many centuries. Since the first concert, over 65 works from the classical repertoire have been introduced in the concert series. Please come and experience the sounds of Japanese Music. After the concert, matcha will be served by Souheki Mori, tea master and the owner of Setsugekka, which is the destination of matcha connoisseurs in New York.
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This concert series is co-presented by Yoko Reikano Kimura and Setsugekka. Supported by Hogaku Journal.
【Program】
Enoshima no Kyoku composed by Yamada-kengyo
Sukeroku Yukari no Edozakura (Kato-bushi) and more
Yoko Reikano Kimura will perform Jakub Polacyzik’s “Stabat Mater” as shamisen performer. The details will be announced soon.
Yoko Reikano Kimura (koto) will perform at the spring concert presented by New Asia Chamber Music Society in NYC. The details about the concert will be announced soon.
(Photo by Robert Essel)
As traditional Japanese vocal performer, Yoko Reikano Kimura will perform Amane Sakaguchi’s new work at MATA Festival.
Duo YUMENO will work with young composers at the Hartt School to create new works written for koto and cello. The residency program will include workshops with the composers and a session to record the compositions.
(Photo by Robert Essel)
Japanese Paper Film Project @ The Castro Theater
Animal Olympics, a train excursion through the countryside, a brawl with an octopus, and belly-drumming raccoon-dogs are just a few of the delights of these recently preserved kami firumu. Faced with the influx of ever slicker imported animation in the 1930s Japan went low-tech, printing films on paper strips then gluing them together by hand. The Japanese Paper Film Project worked with Japanese museums, film archives, and individual collectors to digitize and preserve more than 200 surviving films from which this selection was taken.
Duo YUMENO will perform for Japanese Paper Film screening presented by George Eastman Museum. Introduction by Dr. Eric Faden.
(Photo by Valerio Greco)
デュオ夢乃リサイタル – Air – Vol. 3 @ トーキョーコンサーツ・ラボ（東京新宿区) / Toyo Concerts Lab. (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
2026年日本ツアー / デュオ夢乃リサイタル（東京）
邦楽とクラシックの視点から「うた」に視点を当てたシリーズ「Air エアー」の第3回公演となります。2026年は、日米を拠点に活躍する実力派作曲家の森円花による新作（委嘱初演）をメインに新旧の委嘱作、ソロ作品をお届けします。
▶︎2026年春にチケット発売開始
Duo YUMENO Recital in Tokyo
The duo will hold its annual Tokyo recital at Tokyo Concerts Lab. featuring this year’s commission work composed by Madoka Mori, one of the most prominent Japanese composers in her generation and versatile repertoire including both traditional and contemporary works..