Enjoy Shamisen, a Traditional Japanese Instrument, and Make Special Memories.
MOTENAS JAPAN’s “Shamisen (三味線, shamisen) Experience” lets foreign VIP guests enjoy beautiful music from a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. Guests will hear powerful performances known as Tsugaru Shamisen (津軽三味線, tsugaru shamisen). They can also enjoy listening to shamisen played together with Japanese drums (和太鼓, wadaiko) and Koto (琴, koto), and talk directly with professional musicians to learn more about traditional Japanese culture.
Experience Details
#1 Listen closely to powerful Tsugaru Shamisen music
#2 Enjoy music performed together with other Japanese instruments like drums (和太鼓, wadaiko) and koto (箏, koto)
#3 Talk to professional musicians and learn about Shamisen’s history and culture
Unique Shamisen Experience with MOTENAS JAPAN
#1 Performance by Expert Musicians
Top Shamisen players give a moving performance you will never forget.
#2 Learn Shamisen History
Musicians explain Shamisen’s history during the event, helping you understand more about Japanese culture.
#3 Private and Relaxing Place
You can enjoy the music in a quiet, private place selected specially for your experience.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration Time | 1.5-2 hours |
| Price | Ask us |
| Participants | 2-100 people (can change depending on request) |
| Location | Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc. |
Case Study
#1
Special Shamisen Performance for VIP Guests
We arranged a performance combining Shamisen and Japanese drums for VIP guests from overseas. Guests learned about the instruments, enjoyed live music, and could choose their favorite songs for a custom performance.
#2
Shamisen & Calligraphy for a Government VIP
We organized a special performance of Shamisen music combined with calligraphy art for a VIP from Europe. The guests enjoyed live music and calligraphy together, and received personalized folding fans (扇子, sensu) with their names written in calligraphy as a memorable gift.
