Hideki Togi's 30th Anniversary Tour Adopted by Agency for Cultural Affairs Project! Free Invitation for Under 18s in 5 Cities!

Five performances of the national tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of Hideki Togi, Japan's leading Gagaku master, in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Ishikawa, Miyagi, and Aichi, have been selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs' "Children's Stage Arts Appreciation Experience Support Project." This initiative offers free invitations to children aged 18 and under, with accompanying adults receiving half-price tickets. The purpose of this initiative is to foster the rich humanity of children and contribute to nurturing future cultural and artistic performers and audiences. Hideki Togi, after serving in the Music Department of the Imperial Household Agency, became independent and is now active both domestically and internationally as Japan's leading Gagaku master. This tour features a program that embodies his unique musical expression "TOGISM," going beyond the traditional framework of Gagaku, making it a fitting celebration for his 30th anniversary. We encourage everyone who rarely has the opportunity to experience Gagaku to take this chance to enjoy it. Children aged 18 and under will be invited free of charge to eligible performances. Accompanying adults can purchase tickets at half price. ● Eligibility: Those born on or after April 2, 2008, and who are elementary school age to 18 years old at the time of the performance. ● Companions: General seats available at half price, 4,400 yen (tax included). ● Combinations: Up to one companion for 1-2 children, and up to two companions for 3-4 children at half price. *Please check the official website for detailed conditions and application methods. "Hideki Togi 30th Anniversary Tour ~TOGISM of Eternity and Innovation~" Fukuoka, Kyoto, Ishikawa, Miyagi, Aichi performances. *Tokyo and Osaka performances are not included. Please check the URL below for application methods. https://eplus.jp/togihideki-bunka/ ○ On the day of the performance, identity verification will be conducted for eligible individuals and their companions. ○ After the performance, please cooperate with a survey conducted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. ○ Please check the official website for other detailed conditions. Title: Hideki Togi 30th Anniversary Tour ~TOGISM of Eternity and Innovation~ Overall Tour Schedule: October 11, 2026 (Sun) Fukuoka FFG Hall December 12, 2026 (Sat) Kyoto Kyoto Concert Hall Main Hall December 27, 2026 (Sun) Ishikawa Kanazawa City Cultural Hall February 23, 2027 (Tue/Holiday) Miyagi Hitachi Systems Hall Sendai Theater Hall March 6, 2027 (Sat) Aichi Nippon Tokushu Togyo Civic Hall Forest Hall May 14, 2027 (Fri) Tokyo International Forum Hall C May 23, 2027 (Sun) Osaka The Symphony Hall Performance Time: 14:00 Doors Open / 15:00 Performance Starts Performers: Hideki Togi / Norichika Togi Mugen Shimeno (Ryuteki) / Hanako Nakamura (Sho) Keiko (Piano) / Yoshinori Uchida (Bass) / Masataka Amakura (Drums) Kazuma Miura (Bandoneon) *Aichi, Tokyo, Osaka performances only Tickets: General Admission 8,800 yen (tax included) / Same-day tickets 10,000 yen (tax included) *No admission for pre-school children. Inquiries regarding performances: UTACA Inc. info@utaca.jp Inquiries regarding tickets: BS Fuji Event Inquiries event@bsfuji.co.jp Tour Official HP: https://www.bsfuji.tv/event/togihideki30th/ Organizers: BS Fuji / Yajima Satoko Office Inc. Planning: Yajima Satoko Office Inc. Production: UTACA Inc. Sponsor: Kanro Inc. Support: Universal Music LLC Hideki Togi Profile Born in Tokyo in 1959. The Togi family has inherited Gagaku for 1300 years from the Nara period to the present day as a family of court musicians (gakke). While serving in the Music Department of the Imperial Household Agency, he primarily played hichiriki, biwa, taiko drums, sang, danced, and played cello. He participated in court ceremonies, Gagaku concerts held at the Imperial Palace, and overseas performances, playing a role in introducing Japanese traditional culture and promoting international goodwill. At the same time, he passionately created original compositions combining piano and synthesizers with Gagaku instruments. After debuting with the album "Hideki Togi" in 1996, he has received numerous awards, including the Japan Record Award Planning Prize and the Japan Gold Disc Award for Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year. He has held concerts both domestically and internationally, pioneering new possibilities for Gagaku with his unique expression that utilizes the characteristics of Gagaku instruments, transcending genres such as classical, rock, jazz, and orchestral music. He received the 2024 Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner's Special Award for his contribution to Japanese art and culture. Norichika Togi Profile Born in Tokyo in 2006. Multi-talented in guitar, piano, bass, drums, sho, dance, and composition. Nickname "CICCI".