Saeko Kujiraoka -Japanese Koto Music

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Los Angeles, CA

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Koto & Shakuhachi

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Rose Bowl Parade, Japanese Garden Float

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Overview

Japanese Koto Player.
Solo Koto Performance.
Traditional Japanese Music, Classic Music, Jazz and Pops.

Also available:
Koto duo
Koto & Shamisen Duo
Koto Duo & Bass Koto (Koto Trio)
Koto & Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute)
Koto Solo, Koto Duo, Koto Trio & Japanese Dance

Music for Event, Party, Wedding.


Reviews

16 reviews

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Patty T.

June 3, 2026
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Meaningful and Authentic

We were delighted to welcome the Koto Trio to our church's AANHPI Heritage Month celebration on May 31. During our fellowship time and Taste of Asia pop-up meal, the trio shared their extraordinary musical gifts and created a truly memorable experience for our congregation and guests.

Dressed in beautiful traditional Japanese kimonos, the musicians brought both elegance and cultural richness to the event. Their instruments were stunning, and the music they performed was absolutely gorgeous—peaceful, uplifting, and captivating. The trio also presented a mini concert in our courtyard, which was one of the highlights of the afternoon.

Their performance added a meaningful and authentic cultural dimension to our celebration and provided a wonderful way to conclude AANHPI Heritage Month. We are deeply grateful for their talent, professionalism, and the joy they brought to our community. We highly recommend the Koto Trio for any cultural, community, or special event.

Hired as: Asian Entertainment

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Saeko Kujiraoka -Japanese Koto Music

Hi Patty,
Thank you for the nice review.
It was a pleasure to perform Koto music for your special event.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any future events related to Japanese culture.
Thank you so much.


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Cristal G.

May 13, 2026
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What an incredible experience

Saeko Kujiraoka’s koto performance was absolutely beautiful and brought an incredible sense of warmth, elegance, and authenticity to our event. From the moment she began playing, the atmosphere in the room transformed. Her music created a calming and immersive experience that truly brought the event to life.

Beyond her remarkable talent, Saeko was professional, gracious, and wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Her performance added such a meaningful cultural element to the evening and made the celebration feel even more special and memorable for our guests. We are so grateful for her contribution and would highly recommend her for any event looking to create a sophisticated and unforgettable experience.

Hired as: Asian Entertainment

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Saeko Kujiraoka -Japanese Koto Music

Hi Cristal,
It was a pleasure to perform Koto music for your special event.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any future events related to Japanese culture.
Thank you so much.


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Lisa A. H.

February 26, 2024
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Best Koto Performer Ever!

Ms. Saeko Kujiraoka was absolutely perfect & everyone truly enjoyed her beautiful performance!
Special Shout-Out Thank You to Ms. Kujiraoka and GigSalad! Highly Recommend! 10+ Stars!

Hired as: Asian Entertainment


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Eric L.

January 31, 2024

Riverside Lunar Festival amazing performance

We are glad to have Saeko at the Riverside Lunar festival this year. We will definitely look forward to booking them again!

Hired as: Asian Entertainment


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Josh C.

September 22, 2023

Saeko and Sakura are Amazing!

Saeko and Sakura came to our library and performed a wonderful array of classic and contemporary koto music. They went the extra mile by preparing an educational presentation to accompany their music about the koto and the history of the chosen songs. They even got the audience to participate by having a fun group "quiz" and allowing audience members to come touch the kotos afterwards. They provided everything a library could ask for. I would highly recommend them!

Hired as: Asian Entertainment

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Booking information

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Languages: English, Japanese

About

Saeko Kujiraoka began studying the Ikuta technique of Koto playing in Tokyo, Japan.
She received an advanced degree in Koto, Sangen, and classical singing from the Michio Miyagi School of Koto in Japan.
In the US, she founded the "Koto Eda Group".
She teaches private Koto lessons in the Los Angeles area and performs at the colleges, museums and various receptions.
She is proactively involved in various collaborations.
She has formed Harp & Koto Duo "Harp & Koto Stories” with Miriam Suzuki , played with Grammy Award Winner Koto player Yukiko Matsuyama ((link hidden)), "Japan America Chamber Ensemble" ((link hidden)), jazz & Bossa Nova groups etc.
She has been involved in movie sound track recordings. (Kang Fu Panda, etc.).
Also, she has been involved album recording session for Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun) , M.I.A. etc.
Saeko reveals new perspectives on the sound of Koto through her arrangement of pop and jazz standard like songs of Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Chick Corea.
She will continue her performance activities so that many may enjoy her traditional Japanese instrument, Koto.
Her work includes large-scale performances and recordings such as the 2019 Rose Parade in Pasadena, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Genshin Impact’s 2022 concert, and recordings for video game music such as League of Legends.

Past booked events

May 2026

31

Sunday

Religious Celebration

11:30am - 12:15pm

North Hollywood, CA

08

Friday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Duarte, CA

March 2025

22

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Beverly Hills, CA

February 2024

25

Sunday

New Year's Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Montebello, CA

09

Friday

Festival

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

May 2023

18

Thursday

Personal Occasion

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Beverly Hills, CA

December 2022

01

Thursday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

San Gabriel, CA

September 2022

23

Friday

Nonprofit Event

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

June 2022

17

Friday

Nonprofit Event

9:30pm - 10:15pm

Los Angeles, CA

March 2022

19

Saturday

Teen Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Carson, CA

February 2022

02

Wednesday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Pasadena, CA

November 2021

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Downey, CA

May 2021

12

Wednesday

Studio Session

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Pacific Palisades, CA

February 2021

14

Sunday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Santa Barbara, CA

January 2021

30

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

San Diego, CA

September 2019

19

Thursday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

August 2019

15

Thursday

Corporate Event

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Torrance, CA

February 2018

15

Thursday

Cultural Event

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pacific Palisades, CA

11

Sunday

Cultural Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Huntington Beach, CA

January 2018

20

Saturday

Kei Ai Birthday Concert

1:00pm - 2:00pm

07

Sunday

Ikebana International New Years Party Double Tree

12:00pm - 2:00pm

December 2017

31

Sunday

New Year's Party

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

17

Sunday

Holiday Tea and Japan Culture Day at Glendale

12:00pm - 12:30pm

10

Sunday

Japan America Society Party at Chaya

5:00pm - 6:00pm

November 2017

18

Saturday

Little Tokyo Library Concert with JACE

4:00pm - 5:00pm

15

Wednesday

Grand SEIKO Cerebration Party at Peppermint Club

8:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Sunday

Japanese Food Festival Performance

12:00pm - 1:30pm

October 2017

22

Sunday

Hollywood Japanese Cultural Center Party

11:00am - 2:00pm

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