A collaborative showcase by leading artists, creators and entrepreneurs of Japan, for an immersive experience in contemporary Japanese music and culture.

Upcoming

Kobo Sessions #1: Del Sol Quartet x Sake Masters

Kobo Sessions are set in an intimate location, with a small audience capacity to offer deeper experience of music and culture from contemporary Japan. This event blends chamber music, sake tasting, and talks by Sake masters, accompanied by a bento box dinner to explore the sound and taste of Japan through a unique, interactive format.

Date: May 17th, 2025 at 6pm
Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Barbro Osher Hall
Admission: $150 with Sake Tasting, $125 without Sake Tasting. Tickets includes chamber music program, talks by sake masters, and a bento box dinner by Hanaizumi Japanese Restaurant

Collaborators: Del Sol Quartet
David Sakamoto from Jizake Quest, Oakland
Yoshihiro Sako from Den Sake Brewery, Oakland
Jake Myrick and Noriko Kamei from Sequoia Sake, San Francisco
Todd Eng, Sake master, discussion moderator
Hanaizumi Japanese Restaurant

Stay tuned for the ticket release announcement!

Nippon Kobo Family: Percussion Music Concert

Curated for audiences of all ages—from children to seniors, this admission-free concert warmly invites people of all backgrounds to join the Nippon Kobo family and experience the beauty of melody, rhythm, and stories from Japan.

Date: Sunday, June 1st, 2025 4pm
Location: TCHO Chocolate Tasting Room, 3100 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Admission: Free, suggested donation $20 per person, RSVP required
Artists: Nippon Kobo Percussion Ensemble