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Schedule of Performances

Future Perfomances of Fuji Japanese Music

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:15 Yamatogaku Performance with Headmaster from Tokyo, Japan for Torrance Bunka-sai at the Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr. Torrance, CA 90503

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:45 Yamatogaku Performance with Headmaster from Tokyo, Japan for the OCJapan Fair. 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

April 13, 2025 3:00pm Yamatogaku Performance at the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival. 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754

May 18, 2025 Dance Performance at the Japan Village, New York, dance. 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232

November 2, 2025 25th Anniversary Concert of Yamatogaku USA at Norris Theater. 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Performances, Photo

The Setsubun Festival of Japan Village, NY, on February 2, 2025

Fuji Japanese Music resonated with traditional sounds in Brooklyn’s Japan Village at their Setubun ceremony. On the second floor platform, ancient melodies blended seamlessly with contemporary approach.

At fuji, Kyosho Yamato (Mariko Watabe) on shamisen and vocals, Tosho Yamato, (Travis Suzaka) ravis Suzaka on percussion instruments brought Japanese rhythms to New York’s cultural landscape.

That day, Fuji Japanese Music performed “Spring of the Year of the Snake”,  “Girls’ Portable Shrine Procession”,  and “Bean Throwing” at the Setsubun celebration. These seasonal selections captivated families in attendance.

Fuji Japanese Music continued to explore new possibilities for traditional Japanese music in metropolitan New York. As a bridge between tradition and innovation, Fuji Japanese Music’s  evolution would continue on May 18th at 12:30pm on the second floor of the main building.