Summer Bon Odori Festival: Traditional Japanese Instruments Family Concert | Shakuhachi, Koto, and Folk Songs

We are pleased to present a summer family concert by wanooto, an ensemble of traditional Japanese instrument performers.

Featuring shakuhachi player Koyama Shiba and koto player Keiko Yoshiba, along with guest folk singer Haruka Umemoto,
we will present live performances of Japanese songs and Bon Odori melodies inspired by summer.

Based on the concept of “the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments that even infants can enjoy,” we have created an interactive program that appeals to everyone from children to adults.
This event offers an opportunity for people of all ages to experience the authentic resonance of traditional Japanese instruments firsthand.

Following the performance, we will also host a “Traditional Japanese Instrument Experience” session where you can try playing the koto and shakuhachi for yourself.

[Date & Time] Saturday, August 22, 2026; Doors open at 1:00 PM / Performance starts at 1:30 PM
[Venue] Plaza East Video Theater (1440-8 Nakao, Midori-ku, Saitama City)
【Performers】
Guest (Folk Songs): Haruka Umemoto
Shakuhachi: Koyama Shiba
Koto: Keiko Yoshiba

【Admission】General: 1,000 yen / Children: 500 yen (junior high school students and younger) / Under 3 years old: Free
[Traditional Japanese Instrument Workshop] Starts at 3:00 PM after the performance; Capacity: 15 people / 500 yen (performance attendees) / 800 yen (workshop only)
[Supported by] Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Board of Education
[Funded by] Arts Council Saitama Grant Program
[Organizer & Inquiries] wanooto
wanooto2025@gmail.com / 050-7114-0728

Nearest Access: Approx. 20 minutes from Bus Stop No. 1 at the JR Urawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal; get off at “Midori Ward Office Entrance”