Oregon Koto-Kai will be performing on the Clark College main campus for the annual Sakura Festival.

• Opening remarks to take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Royce Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden* with music.

• Celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center. Oregon Koto-Kai members will perform at this time.

The event is free and open to the public. For additional information please contact Michelle Golder at 360-992-2543.

Please see the event website for more details.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

The cherry trees at Gresham Japanese Garden have reached full bloom already, so this event has unfortunately been cancelled. We look forward to joining this event next year!

Visit the Gresham Japanese Garden website for more information about upcoming events.

From March 27-April 7 the Gresham Japanese Garden will be illuminating 13 mature ‘Akebono’ cherry trees from 7pm-11pm. Listen to sakura-inspired arrangements while sipping green tea and enjoying a traditional sakura sweet. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show and scenery. This is a free event.

– 1st set: 7:45pm-8:10pm
– 2nd set: 8:30pm-8:55pm

Visit the Gresham Japanese Garden website for more information.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

We are looking forward to joining McMinnville’s 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Asian Heritage Association. This all day even opens its doors at 11:00am and our ensemble members will play at 4:00pm. Admission to the event is free. and there are many activities to be enjoyed. Can’t wait to see you there!

For more details and list of activities, please see the event website.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 12:45 PM and the other at 1:45 PM. This concert will include music set to a story reading of Kasa Jizo.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Please join us for the return of our Winter Series where we pair a heartwarming Japanese story with the lovely sounds of koto music.

Suggested donation is $20.

More information will be posted on the event website in the coming days.

Please join us for the return of our Winter Series where we pair a heartwarming Japanese story with the lovely sounds of koto music. This is one concert you and your family won’t want to miss!

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Nearly four years since hosting our last live event, we are excited to be back at Lincoln Recital Hall. Join us on a musical journey from traditional to contemporary pieces performed by our ensemble koto musicians. Our program will include “Fuji” composed by Somei Otsuki, “Yume no Wa” (Dreamscape) by Hikaru Sawai and “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The performance will also feature a beautiful display of traditional kimonos from Toshimi Tanaka's collection & Meditation Calligraphy by Eri Fukase Luman. Whether you are familiar with the koto, or it’s your first time witnessing this 13-string Japanese Zither, we have a special set planned for you. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets (SOLD OUT as of 11/12/23)
General Public (in advance) $20
General Public (at the door) $25
Students $15
Arts for All discount is available in person with SNAP card

Doors open at 2pm, concert begins at 2:30.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Oregon Koto-Kai is happy to return to Willamette View to share koto music with the community.

*This is a private event.

Oregon Koto-Kai members are honored to play at the Gresham Japanese Garden for a Private Event.

Although this event is private, we have enjoyed performing at several public events in the past. Please visit the garden’s website if you’re interested to learn about upcoming events.

The Benton County Historical Society presents Music at the Museum. Oregon Koto-Kai will be performing at the Corvallis Museum. The concert is free and seating is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Visit the event website for more information.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

This year’s spring concert will be a recital for Mitsuki sensei’s koto students. The event will be online only, and after its initial broadcast it will be available for viewing for a period of 14 days.

To watch, visit our virtual concert page.

This concert will feature the following players:
Lindsay Emiko Brooks, Adam Eason, Lily Keil, Nene Kondo, Kayo Kondo-Cox, Lily Liu, Lulu Maxine Palma, Sapna Ravula, Miyuki Sakiyama, Miwa Satoh, Amy Shoemaker, Rena Takahashi, Keiko Twiss, Mitsuki Dazai

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

The Newberg Camellia Festival is an annual all-day festival in April celebrating the City of Newberg’s official flower the Camellia and its Asian origins held at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon.

Oregon Koto-Kai will be performing at 2:00pm on the Main Ballroom Stage.

For more information, visit the Festival Event Page.

Oregon Koto-Kai will join the second annual Asian Cultural Festival in Lake Oswego. This event features performances, food samples, activities booths, local vendors, cultural exhibits, and much more! 

Oregon Koto-Kai will be performing at 7:30pm.

For more information, visit the Asian Cultural Festival Website.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Enjoy the sounds of koto music at this spring community event at the Wilsonville Community Center in Wilsonville, OR.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.

Concert is free with the price of admission to the garden. We will play two sets, one at 1:15 PM and the other at around 2:00 PM.

Visit the Portland Japanese Garden website for more information and COVID safety protocols.