Ichifuji
Traditional Japanese music ensemble with shamisen, vocals, flute, drums and dance
The Sound That Moves the Soul.
From concert halls and school stages to TV, commercials and performances overseas, Tsugaru shamisen player Takaaki Fukushima brings the authentic sound of Japan to your event.
Yamanashi Ambassador
Fuefuki City Tourism Ambassador
Fujimoto School of Min'yo
- Since 2008Performing professionally
- 7 studiosIn Yamanashi & Nagano
- TV & FilmPlus commercials, music videos & overseas tours
- ¥6,000/mo~Beginner-friendly lesson fees
プロフィール
Profile
Takaaki Fukushima福嶋 孝顕
Takaaki Fukushima福嶋 孝顕
Born in 1989 in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. He discovered the Tsugaru shamisen at the age of 15 and began his professional career in 2008. He has performed at concerts and events and appeared in films, on TV and radio, in commercials, in overseas performances and in music videos for well-known artists. While preserving the traditional sound, he shares the appeal of the Tsugaru shamisen across musical genres.
- 1989
- Born in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
- 2004
- Begins playing the Tsugaru shamisen at 15
- 2008
- Starts his professional career as a Tsugaru shamisen player
- 2015
- Appointed Yamanashi Ambassador, the prefecture's official tourism ambassador
- 2020
- Appointed Fuefuki City Tourism Ambassador
- Now
- Head of the Folk Song and Dance Division, Yamanashi Arts and Culture Association
Training & Lineage
- Studied Tsugaru folk song under Takayuki Matsuda
- Studied Yamanashi folk song under Sumihide Fujimoto
- Studied hauta and folk song under Hidesada Fujimoto
- Received the professional name Sumisada Fujimoto in the Fujimoto school of min'yo
Ensembles
Konohana
Shamisen, violin and piano trio
Nitaka
Traditional Japanese instrument ensemble
演奏のご依頼
Book a Performance
From intimate gatherings
to large-scale concerts.
Parties, corporate and tourism events, school performances and more — he travels anywhere in Japan to perform. From solo performances to full ensembles, he will propose the ideal stage for your venue and occasion, giving your guests an authentic experience of Japanese music. Please feel free to get in touch.
- 01
Inquiry
Date, venue, budget — whatever you have decided so far is fine
- 02
Planning
We agree on the program, line-up and quote together
- 03
Performance
A heartfelt performance, arranged to suit your venue
三味線教室
Shamisen Lessons
From “Looks hard”
to “I can play!”
For beginners and experienced players, children and adults alike. Carefully tailored lessons at studios in Yamanashi and Nagano, and online. Please note that all lessons are taught in Japanese.
- Beginners welcomeNo need to read music. Instrument rental available.
- 7 studios in Yamanashi & Nagano + onlineLearn from afar via LINE or Zoom
- Monthly fee: adults from ¥8,000, students from ¥6,000Two 40-minute private lessons a month
お知らせ
News
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Concert announcements, scenes from lessons and everyday activities are posted regularly. Performance requests are also welcome via Instagram DM.
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お問い合わせ
Contact
For performance bookings, lesson inquiries or anything else, please feel free to get in touch.
For inquiries in English, please use the form below or Instagram DM.
By phone (Japanese only)
+81-55-206-3165Phone inquiries can be handled in Japanese only. We do not accept sales or solicitation calls.
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- All of Japan (based in Yamanashi & Nagano)
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