Every year, my Gagaku troupe holds a torchlight traditional dance event (Kagari no Bugaku) on August 4th at the Shitenoji temple in Tenoji, Osaka. The Heian period dances in the torchlight are really beautify, so I always wanted to join this atmospheric event. And finally I reached my dream: this year I will take part […]
Gagaku concert – experience Japanese tradition!
Gagaku concert is coming up! On the 28th of November, the yearly Garyokai concert will be held in Osaka! It is a great opportunity to experience Japanese tradition life and in good quality. It is named “Hatasei no Mai”, freely translated to “Mr. Qin’s dance”. Don’t miss it! I won’t be playing this year, but […]
Gagaku at Shoryoe – ancient Japanese tradition
Gagaku (雅楽） is Japanese music more than 1000 years old. The tradition of Gagaku at Shitennoji (四天王寺） in Osaka also goes back more than a 1000 years. It is an important part of the traditional Shoryoe (聖霊会) ceremony. You can watch it every 22nd of April at the temple. The government has recognized it as important […]
