Kakogawa Civic Hall, Citizen's University Lecture: Hideki Togi Special Lecture Unofficial

Hideki Togi, who has been active both in Japan and abroad as a Gagaku master, will give a special lecture on the theme of "The Values of Gagaku and My Way of Life. In this lecture, he will discuss the history and aesthetics of Gagaku, which has a 1,300-year tradition, overlapping with his own childhood, and talk about its appeal and significance in the modern age. He will also share stories of his activities in the Imperial Household Agency's Gagaku Department and overseas performances, as well as a wealth of episodes that illustrate the life-giving implications of the ideas and creativity cultivated through Gagaku.