top of page
Search
Concert to Feature Centuries of Okinawan Music
Los Angeles Branch of Ryūkyū Sōkyoku Kōyōkai TORRANCE — The Los Angeles Branch of Ryūkyū Sōkyoku Kōyōkai, a classical Okinawan koto...
Rafu Shimpo
Nov 7, 20152 min read
Japan Week 2015 at Cal State L.A.
The presidentially chartered Japanese Studies Center at Cal State L.A. is organizing “Japan Week 2015,” a series of events (Nov. 9 to 12)...
Rafu Shimpo
Nov 5, 20151 min read
L.A. Matsuri Taiko Announces One Sound Concert Featuring Oedo Sukeroku Taiko
L.A. Matsuri Taiko L.A. Matsuri Taiko announced their upcoming concert featuring Oedo Sukeroku Taiko, the world-renowned professional...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 30, 20152 min read
Anne Akiko Meyers to Perform with Pasadena Symphony
Anne Akiko Meyers PASADENA — Classical violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and other works with the...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 29, 20153 min read
‘Get Up! Stand Up! Speak Up!’ This Sunday
Nobuko Miyamoto speaks at Yuri Kochiyama’s memorial program in Little Tokyo last year. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) The Serve the People...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 29, 20152 min read
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 26, 20150 min read
Eisaa at OAA
Photos by J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 23, 20151 min read
Songs, Circle Dances and Sustainability at FandangObon and Mottainai Eco Fest
A scene from the first FandangObon in 2013. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) Join the circle, dance and learn about sustainability at the 2015...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 19, 20154 min read
Nobuyuki Tsujii Piano Recital at the Aratani
Nobuyuki Tsujii The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, in partnership with the Japan America Society, presents a piano...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 19, 20151 min read
Amamikai SoCal to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
TORRANCE — Southern California Amamikai will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a show on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. (doors open at...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 16, 20151 min read
Taiko Group Celebrates Heartbeat of Okinawa
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko-Los Angeles is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. REDONDO BEACH — As the art of taiko drumming...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 16, 20152 min read
Japan Expo at L.A. Convention Center
Cheeky Parade Japan Expo LA will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 15, 20152 min read
Hiroshima Releases ‘Songs With Words,’ Launches Tour
From left: Danny Yamamoto, June Kuramoto, Kimo Cornwell, Terry Steele, Dean Cortez, Yvette Nii, Dan Kuramoto. (Photo by Ken Fong)...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 15, 20153 min read
Misora Hibara Tribute Show Coming to OCBC on Oct. 25
ANAHEIM — “Misora Hibara: A Tribute to a Legend,” the Grateful Crane Ensemble’s fond look back at the life and career of one of the most...
Rafu Shimpo
Oct 2, 20152 min read
‘Legends of Hawaiian 12-String Guitar’ at the Aratani
George Kahumoku Jr., Daniel Ho, Jerome Koko The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center presents “Legends of Hawaiian 12-String...
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 30, 20152 min read
Nisei Week Variety Show Traces JA Experience Through Music
Though the Nisei Week Japanese Festival may be over, the Nisei Week Foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration continues. On Sunday, Oct....
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 28, 20154 min read
Swinging Big Band Concert at SFVJACC
PACOIMA — The San Fernando Valley JACL will present a swinging big band concert on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at San Fernando Valley...
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 23, 20152 min read
Carrying Jazz’s Elemental Flame
Hiromi (Photo by Muga Miyahara) By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS, Rafu Arts & Entertainment The road can certainly wear you down. A dizzying...
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 23, 20152 min read
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 18, 20150 min read
Quetzal and TAIKOPROJECT in Concert
Quetzal performing at JANM’s Natsumatsuri last month. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) Grammy-winning Chicano rock band Quetzal and...
Rafu Shimpo
Sep 17, 20153 min read
bottom of page