The koto is a popular traditional Japanese string instrument, among other japanese instruments such as shamisen and shakuhachi. A rather simple structure made of paulownia wood, its elegant and soothing tunes has mesmerized people for over 1300 years.

Whether you're looking to add some zen background music at your Japanese/Asian themed event or planning a unique show for a private gathering, the koto can be performed in any occasion to make it an extra memorable experience.

Performances styles can be adapted to suit both formal or casual settings.

Koto workshops can also be organized with a customized program to meet the needs and interests of the group.

About the Artist - Originally from Hyogo, Japan, Mai is a masterful player and teacher of the koto, a traditional Japanese instrument. Under the tutelage of the world-renowned koto virtuoso Kazue Sawai, she earned her teaching license from the Sawai Koto Institute in 2014, receiving an Honorable Mention Award. Mai has captivated audiences in Japan as well as in Australia, where she resided for nearly six years.

​Her passion extends beyond preserving the timeless elegance of Japanese art; Mai enjoys infusing contemporary creativity into koto music including experimenting with various artists, ranging from clarinetists to sitarists and also visual artists. Recently having moved to Dubai, UAE, she is eager to resonate with the local community and explore the koto's possibilities through new cross-cultural collaborations, embracing the region's rich cultural heritage.

The koto is a popular traditional Japanese string instrument, among other japanese instruments such as shamisen and shakuhachi. A rather simple structure made of paulownia wood, its elegant and soothing tunes has mesmerized people for over 1300 years.

Whether you're looking to add some zen background music at your Japanese/Asian themed event or planning a unique show for a private gathering, the koto can be performed in any occasion to make it an extra memorable experience.

Performances styles can be adapted to suit both formal or casual settings.

Koto workshops can also be organized with a customized program to meet the needs and interests of the group.

About the Artist - Originally from Hyogo, Japan, Mai is a masterful player and teacher of the koto, a traditional Japanese instrument. Under the tutelage of the world-renowned koto virtuoso Kazue Sawai, she earned her teaching license from the Sawai Koto Institute in 2014, receiving an Honorable Mention Award. Mai has captivated audiences in Japan as well as in Australia, where she resided for nearly six years.

​Her passion extends beyond preserving the timeless elegance of Japanese art; Mai enjoys infusing contemporary creativity into koto music including experimenting with various artists, ranging from clarinetists to sitarists and also visual artists. Recently having moved to Dubai, UAE, she is eager to resonate with the local community and explore the koto's possibilities through new cross-cultural collaborations, embracing the region's rich cultural heritage.