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Piano: Mayumi Koba
Born in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, Mayumi Koba began studying piano at an early age under the guidance of her father.
While attending Osaka College of Music, she was drawn to jazz and has since pursued a performance career centered on free musical expression unconstrained by genre.
Often described as having a singing piano style, her performances gently resonate with listeners’ hearts, evoking vivid scenes and stories through their warmth and emotional depth.
In addition to her original compositions, she moves seamlessly across genres, including jazz, pop, and classical music, performing in a wide range of settings from solo recitals to ensemble projects.
Alongside her performing career, she is also involved in planning and producing music events, focusing on creating meaningful musical spaces and atmospheres that connect closely with audiences.

Violin: Kana Ando
Kana Ando began playing the violin at the age of six. She graduated from the Faculty of Music at Soai University and completed its advanced performance program.
She has studied under Shigeko Kuwahara, Yoko Kuwahara, and Chieko Sogabe. Based primarily in the Kansai region, she is active across a wide range of genres, including classical, gypsy jazz, and tango.
She is a Supporting Artist of the certified NPO Music Sharing. In July 2024, she released her first original album, Nayuta.

Next Japonism Erika – Shamisen Artist
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Erika began studying piano in early childhood and developed a strong interest in arranging and composition. At the age of 13, after hearing the sound of the shamisen for the first time, she was captivated by its distinctly Japanese tone and began studying the instrument.
In addition to her solo performance activities, she appears in shows for international visitors to Japan and plans and produces stage performances in Japan. She also creates original freestyle compositions that incorporate elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics, exploring new expressions rooted in Japanese sound.

Next Japonism Hikaru – Shinobue Artist
Hikaru is a flutist from Kaizuka, Osaka, who expresses emotion through sound. With delicate breath control and a passionate tone, Hikaru is a shinobue performer who moves the hearts of listeners.
Cherishing tones that reflect landscapes and subtle shades of human emotion, Hikaru continues to expand the possibilities of the shinobue by embracing free and innovative forms of expression.