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.