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Japanese ensemble in SoCal!
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Learning and performing Koto and shamisen 🎶
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Come to the Huntington Beach Central Library theater level to enjoy our 2nd day of the Huntington Beach Japan Cultural Fair❕❕ More taiko, Koto, bonsai and performance by the traditional Japanese instrument ensemble 33 Strings Los Angeles will perform using Koto and Japanese Shamisen followed by a in person workshop on stage from 4:10 to 5:10 PM .  7111 Talbert Huntington Beach, California #huntingtonbeach #33strings #hbjapanfair
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****SCHEDULE**** Join us Oct. 10–11 for the Huntington Beach Japan Culture Fair — a weekend filled with music, tradition, art, fashion & fun! *subject to change 🐟 Exciting live tuna-cutting performance 🥁 Powerful Taiko drummers 👘 Kimono Fashion Show featuring Kimono SK, whose beautiful work has appeared in film & TV 🌳 Orange County Bonsai Society and Ikebana exhibition 📖Children’s Story time and crafts with award winning Sunny Seki 🎨Origami and experience the storytelling tradition of Kamishibai — plus so much more! Bring your family and friends 📅 October 10–11 📍 Huntington Beach Central Library Theater Level Huntington Beach, CA #HuntingtonBeach #JapanCultureFair #JapaneseCulture #Taiko #KimonoFashion
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Experience Japan in Huntington Beach! Join us Oct. 10–11 for the Huntington Beach Japan Culture Fair — a weekend filled with music, tradition, art, fashion & fun! 🐟 Exciting live tuna-cutting performance 🥁 Powerful Taiko drummers 👘 Kimono Fashion Show featuring Kimono SK, whose beautiful work has appeared in film & TV 🌳 Orange County Bonsai Society and Ikebana exhibition 📖Children’s Story time and crafts with award winning Sunny Seki 🎨Origami and experience the storytelling tradition of Kamishibai — plus so much more! Bring your family and friends 📅 October 10–11 📍 Huntington Beach Central Library Theater Level Huntington Beach, CA #HuntingtonBeach #JapanCultureFair #JapaneseCulture #Taiko #KimonoFashion
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Join us, Saturday, 24 October 2026, 3:45-4:45pm in the Ostin Ensemble Room, 110A Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center, UCLA. A WORKSHOP with LA’s 33 Strings (三十三絃の会), a distinguished Japanese music ensemble based in Southern California, dedicated to the preservation and evolution of Japan’s musical heritage. Featuring instruments such as the koto, bass koto, and shamisen, the group performs a wide variety of music, ranging from classical pieces and folk songs to contemporary works, including anime and film scores, bringing together members and audiences through a shared appreciation of Japanese music. LA’s 33 Strings has appeared at a range of notable events, including a collaboration with the globally renowned video game Silent Hill f, the Newport Beach Film Festival, Anime Expo, and the Dream Asia Food Festival in Las Vegas, as well as numerous community events throughout Southern California. The ensemble has also performed at venues such as Bowers Museum, Descanso Gardens, and other Japanese gardens, libraries, art galleries, and cultural festivals. In addition, LA’s 33 Strings has produced hands-on workshops throughout the LA community with the endorsement of the Consulate General of Japan. These educational programs help deepen appreciation and understanding of Japanese musical traditions while creating opportunities for participants to experience the instruments and music firsthand. LA’s 33 Strings is generously supported by grants from the California Arts Council, LA County Arts and Culture, Japan Foundation, and the Eastside Arts Initiative. https://www.33strings.org/ This workshop is presented in conjunction with the symposium “Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise--65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive,” a two-day event in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. #uclaethnomusicology #uclaethnomusicologyarchive #uclaalpert @33strings_
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Huntington Beach Japan Culture Fair 2026 October 10-11! At the Huntington Beach Central Library lower theater levels. #huntingtonbeach #sistercity #japanculturefair
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The 9th annual Keiro no Hi Festival was one for the books! We are so grateful to all of our generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making this day possible. But most of all, we appreciate everyone who attended because YOU made this day extra special. 💜 See you next year! 👋 📸: MPalma Photography
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【Keiro 敬老フェスティバル 西本願寺 9/12/2026】②/④ English below イベントは10時開始で、パーキングは9時から入れるとのことだったので、9時に到着した時にはまだ汗が流れるほどではありませんでした。 それでも次第にジリジリと焼け付くような強い日差しと温度上昇を感じていました。 60歳以上は無料（予約制）のイベント。外の案内所は、お水やジュースなどが自由に無料で受け取れるようになっていたので驚きました。飲み控えることなく、熱中症に気をつけ、体調に気を配りながら参加してもらいとの主催者の心遣いを感じました。 . 12時に中と外でお弁当を配り始めたのですが、そこからぱったりとブースにいらっしゃる人影はまばらに。 来場者のみなさん、お弁当を食べ始めたらゆっくりモード＋日差しも強いので、冷房の効いたジムの中にいるか、外のシェードの下で座ってパフォーマンスを楽しむかに切り替わりました。 . 開店休業状態のブース側もお弁当を食べて一休み。 南加宮城県人会では、来年の125周年記念に向けてのファンドレージングで、お抹茶とほうじ茶のパウダーを販売。小川桂会長が、冷たいストロベリーオーツほうじ茶ラテをボランティアに振る舞ってくださいました。それも抹茶椀と茶筅を使って！（販売用の荷物をワゴン山積み２回分＋少しでも快適にボランティアできるようあれこれ飲み物の準備してきて！毎回ありがとうございます！） 中のステージの様子はほとんど見れなかったものの、外のステージはちょこちょこ撮影。シフト販売と重なって撮り損ねた分は残念でしたが、斜めからでも見れたのは良かったです。 地元の駅が一緒、横浜出身（一時在住）組の写真撮ったりもしました。島出身のような団結心はないのですが（横浜市は日本の市で人口１位！）ご縁がある方と繋がれるのは嬉しいですね！ あまりの暑さに体調が気遣われた外のステージ出演者。 日系アメリカ人ボーカルグループ「Asian Persuasian」 「坂東秀十美日本舞踊教室」 和楽器アンサンブル「三十三絃の会」 オレンジ・カウンティ・フレンドシップ・クワイア に続いて、最後を締めたのはLA支部設立が1995年の 琉球國祭り太鼓 ステファニー・アジフLA支部長に率いられたメンバーは、みんなパフォーマンス後もしばらく汗がひかないほどの熱演でした！ #KeiroNoHi #KeiroNoHiFestival The festival began at 10 AM, and when I arrived at 9, it was not too hot yet. But the sun soon became intense. Admission was free for seniors 60+ with reservations. Free water and juice were available outside—a thoughtful way to keep everyone hydrated and safe in the heat. At noon, bento lunches were distributed, and suddenly our booths became quiet! Guests relaxed inside the air-conditioned gym or under outdoor shade while enjoying performances. At the booth, Nanka Miyagi Kenjinkai sold matcha and hojicha powder to raise funds for next year’s 125th anniversary. President Kei Ogawa even made us iced strawberry oat hojicha lattes using a matcha bowl and whisk! The outdoor stage featured Asian Persuasian, Bando Hidesomi Nihon Buyo, LA 33 Strings, Orange County Friendship Choir, and finally Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko. Led by LA Branch leader Stephanie Ajifu, they gave such an energetic finale that everyone was still sweating long after the performance!
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Special thank you to the 33 Strings ensemble for giving a moving musical performance during the f8 Group Photography Show reception! We want to especially thank the founder and leader of the ensemble, Kozue Matsumoto!
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Introducing our main stage entertainment for Showa Alley on Saturday, October 10th, 2026! Don’t miss out on wonderful performances by these talented members of our community! Get your tickets now at link in bio or the @gardenavalleyjci website. Early bird ends September 10th!! Emcees: @takaaki_taiyaki @derek_mio DJ: @jaykayel_ Entertainment: Taiko by @yuujoudaiko Okinawan Ryukyuan folk music group @oaamensore Calligraphy by @kuni_rhythm Koto and Shamisen by @33strings_ J-Pop by @michaelmurata12 and Friends, @lilshudo, @uzoomllc, and @2020damiya *Schedule subject to change #theshokudoseries #showaalley #japanesemusic #livemusic #japaneseperformance Saturday, October 10th, 2026!
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At the World Music Festival!
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Kazamai performed by the CalArts Japanese Ensemble at the World Music Festival! #calartsjapaneseensemble
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