//28th November 2026 in Saijo, Japan//

Kazunari Abe will be giving a commemorative lecture at the Saijo City Social Welfare Convention.
He will share the story of the past 30 years he has spent walking alongside the sounds of the *shinobue* (bamboo flute) and *taiko* drums.


The 22nd Saijo City Social Welfare Convention


Saturday, November 28, 2026
12:30 PM – Registration opens
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Part 1 – Ceremony
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Part 2 – Commemorative Lecture


Saijo City General Cultural Hall, Main Hall
(79-4 Jinbai-ko, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture)


Talk & Live Performance: "The Traveling Shinobue"
—Melodies Played Through Mindful Breathing—


Kazunari Abe (Shinobue Player)

Admission Free
Open to everyone


Saijo City Council of Social Welfare
0898-64-2600

　

//29th November 2026 in Tottori, Japan//

Following his participation last year, Kazunari Abe is pleased to return to TOTTORI SAND ART.

TOTTORI SAND ART
https://tottorisandart.com/event_workshop_detail/0G09nMsn


Memories of Things Cast Aside and Forgotten
—A Tribute to the Sand Dunes—


Kanroku + Mokugusha / Joruri Puppetry
Kim Ito / Butoh (Dance)
Tomo Yamaguchi / Percussion
Kazunari Abe / Shinobue (Japanese Flute)


Shinden Ningyo Joruri Shibai Aioi Bunraku (from Chizu, Tottori)


Sunday, 29th November 2026
Doors open: 14:30 / Performance begins: 15:00
(Capacity: 80; Unreserved seating; Reservations prioritized)


Former Tottori Branch of Shimane Bank
*501 Ebisu-cho, Tottori, Tottori, Japan


Free (Contributions/tips welcome)


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew3kD7Z_UHs7ifLrae8MjfSyaXiP9AXSN46OQP-U8X9lYyxA/viewform?usp=header

　

//7th February 2027 in Kanonji, Japan//

Kazunari Abe will be performing at the 40th Anniversary Concert of Onohara Ryuo Daiko.

DATE:
Sunday, 7th February 2027,
Doors open: 13:30 / Performance starts: 14:00

PLACE:
High Staff Hall (Kanonji Civic Hall)
(1186-2 Ko, Kanonji-cho, Kanonji, Kagawa, Japan)

PERFORMER:
Onohara Ryuo Daiko

GUESTS:
Toyonokuni Yufuin Genryu Daiko (Oita Prefecture)
Kazunari Abe (Shinobue Flute Player)

TICKETS:
Advance: 2,000 yen / Door: 2,500 yen
*All seats unreserved

　

//25th October 2026 in Uchiko, Japan//

Performing at "Imo-meigetsu" (Potato Harvest Moon Viewing), an annual autumn event held at the Cultural Exchange Villa Takahashi-tei.
Please enjoy the beautiful harvest moon accompanied by the sounds of SHINOBUE, Japanese bamboo flute and traditional tea-time refreshments.

Takahashi-tei "Imo-meigetsu" 2026

DATE:
Sunday, 25th October 2026
[Part 1] Performance starts at 18:30
[Part 2] Performance starts at 19:30
*Doors open and café service begins at 18:00.
*Seating is limited; please purchase tickets in advance.

PLACE:
Cultural Exchange Villa Takahashi-tei
(2403 Uchiko, Uchiko-cho, Kita-gun, Ehime, Japan)

PERFORMER:
Kazunari Abe (Shinobue)

TICKETS:
1,500 yen (includes matcha green tea and a sweet treat)

TICKET SALES & INQUIRIES:
Cultural Exchange Villa Takahashi-tei: +81 893 44 2354
Uchiko Town Hall, Townscape & Regional Promotion Division: +81 893 44 2118

　

// Saturday, 10th October 2026 in Matsuyama, Japan//

Kazunari Abe will be performing as part of the program for Matsuyama Design Week 2026, held at Kumano-san Ishite-ji Temple—Temple No. 51 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The sound of the flute will transport the audience into a mystical, ethereal world.


Original Dance Performance: "Kikka Saisei" (Rebirth of the Chrysanthemum)


Saturday, 10th October 2026, open16:00 / start17:00


Ishite-ji Temple (Kumano-san), 51st Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
(2-9-21 Ishite, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan)


Dance: Seiko Kitagawa
Dance: Sakichi (Dogo Yunomachi Kenban)
Shinobue (Bamboo Flute): Kazunari Abe

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Limited to the first 70 people
Viewing ticket with photo opportunity: ¥3,000

Reserve here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxgugiVdV_o3xqhiCRr1re6UuOdFLH9Tw--jFE76dTzqRJJQ/viewform

*Payment is to be made in cash on-site on the day of the event.
*Ticket holders may take a commemorative photo with the performers after the show.

*In the event of rain, viewing will be standing-room only.
In this case, no ticket is required, and viewing is free.

*If you are happy to watch while standing—regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy—no ticket is required.
Anyone may watch for free.

Overall Planning: Matsuyama Design Week
Special Cooperation: Kumano-san Ishite-ji Temple
Produced by: Seiko Kitagawa
Bamboo Lanterns Created by: Chikuzan-so