July 24, 2024 – The 31st Kenjun Memorial International Koto Competition is now accepting applications for this year's competition through August 24. The Tokyo Academy of Instrumental Heritage Music (TAIHM) serves as its international liaison office to accept non-Japanese applications and offers travel support for non-Japanese applicants from abroad selected for the final round held on November 24, 2024 in Japan. Application information is available here.
(supported by Toshiba International Foundation)
April 30, 2024 – The Tokyo Academy of Instrumental Heritage Music (TAIHM) is pleased to announce that Ms. Reiko Mori of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonia Lahti) in Finland has been chosen for the 2025 Global Artist Residency to study the hichiriki for three months in Tokyo. Congratulations, Reiko!