Kotobuki – Celebration in the Sounds of Kabuki
OC Japan Fair | October 18, 2026

Under clear blue skies, Fuji Japanese Music performed nagauta and hayashi on the outdoor stage, joined by Nagauta Shiki no Kai, led by Kineya Yasoyo, on shamisen and uta.

🎵 Hinazuru Sanbaso / Echigo Jishi / Tsurukame / Fuji Musume

We first joined OC Japan Fair in 2017, when organizer Mr. Taguchi invited us to share classical Japanese music with the festival’s many visitors. After the pandemic, we presented Yamatogaku. This year, we finally brought nagauta and hayashi to the stage, just as he had first hoped.

Anime and pop culture grew from deep classical roots. We will keep sharing those roots and creating wonderful performances. Thank you to everyone who joined us!