Nippon Kobo

Nippon Kobo A collaborative showcase by leading artists, creators and entrepreneurs of Japan, immersing the audience in the contemporary Japanese arts and culture.

What a finale to Nippon Kobo’s sophomore year! 🥁✨🍣🎶🥃🍧 Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this creative c...
06/03/2026

What a finale to Nippon Kobo’s sophomore year! 🥁✨🍣🎶🥃🍧 Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this creative community at , featuring the talented young percussionists, Aaron , and a whisky and kakigori tasting by . We look forward to sharing news about our third season soon!!

🥁✨ Rehearsal vibes from today!We had an amazing run-through getting ready for Sunday’s celebration — Japanese folk melod...
05/30/2026

🥁✨ Rehearsal vibes from today!

We had an amazing run-through getting ready for Sunday’s celebration — Japanese folk melodies, rhythms, and film music arranged for percussion ensemble.

Can’t wait to share this incredible afternoon with everyone 🍣🎶

3 days away ✨🍣This Sunday’s menu:Fresh sushi and chirashi by — known for their local, organic, and sustainable approach...
05/29/2026

3 days away ✨🍣

This Sunday’s menu:
Fresh sushi and chirashi by — known for their local, organic, and sustainable approach to Japanese cuisine in the Bay Area ✨

Join us for an afternoon of Japanese folk melodies, rhythms, and film music arranged for percussion ensemble, celebrating the Nippon Kobo community. Free admission and open to the Bay Area public.

Nippon Kobo Ensemble spotlights the next generation of percussion stars! Our Creative Director Haruka Fujii will lead an...
05/22/2026

Nippon Kobo Ensemble spotlights the next generation of percussion stars! Our Creative Director Haruka Fujii will lead an ensemble of rising talents in celebrating the Nippon Kobo community through an exciting program featuring Japanese folk melodies, vibrant rhythms, and film music arranged for percussion ensemble.

S***a Otaguro, at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Luwei Yuan, at SFCM
Carlos Alvarez, SFCM recent graduate
Arnor Chu, Juilliard School recent graduate

An unforgettable evening of music, art, wine, and connection at our latest Kobo Sessions. Centered on this year’s theme,...
05/19/2026

An unforgettable evening of music, art, wine, and connection at our latest Kobo Sessions. Centered on this year’s theme, Ma: The Space Between All Things, we gathered in an intimate setting to explore aesthetics through sound, improvisation, and shared experience.

Heartfelt thanks to Hosfelt Gallery for hosting us among the works of Emil Lukas, offering such a beautiful setting for the evening. Deep gratitude as well to Kanoko Nishi-Smith, Theresa Wong, and Haruka Fujii for their stunning interdisciplinary performance and collaboration.

Special thanks to Asian Wine Association of America, Mikami Vineyards, Kazumi Wines, Six Cloves Wines, and Yatai Japanese Food Catering for enriching the night with thoughtful conversations, exceptional wines, and a beautifully paired bento experience 🍷🍱

And finally, thank you to everyone who attended and shared the evening with us. Your presence made the experience of MA complete. Until next time at Kobo Sessions.

Up NEXT! Nippon Kobo Family: Percussion MusicSunday, May 31st, 2026 at 4pmConservatory at One Sansome, San FranciscoFree...
05/15/2026

Up NEXT!
Nippon Kobo Family: Percussion Music
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 4pm
Conservatory at One Sansome, San Francisco
Free admission

An afternoon of musical celebration for the Nippon Kobo community, welcoming the Bay Area public with free admission, and featuring Japanese folk melodies, vibrant rhythms, and film music arranged for percussion ensemble. There will also be Suntory Whisky tasting available. Something for everyone:)

Nippon Kobo is working on announcing our third year programs. Your generous contribution makes Nippon Kobo’s future. We hope you will join in the making of this innovative community by becoming a member of Nippon Kobo 2027.

Donate through the link in bio 🔗

Up NEXT! Nippon Kobo Family: Percussion MusicSunday, May 31st, 2026 at 4pmConservatory at One Sansome, San FranciscoFree...
05/11/2026

Up NEXT!
Nippon Kobo Family: Percussion Music
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 4pm
Conservatory at One Sansome, San Francisco
Free admission with Suntory Whisky Tasting

An afternoon of musical celebration for the Nippon Kobo community, welcoming the Bay Area public with free admission, and featuring Japanese folk melodies, vibrant rhythms, and film music arranged for percussion ensemble. There will also be Suntory Whisky tasting available. Something for everyone:)

05/06/2026

✨ Recap of an unforgettable, sold-out event: Kobo Sessions ✨

This edition, centered on MA: The Space Between All Things, brought together music, art, and culture in a beautiful gallery in Potrero Hill, the Hosfelt Gallery. Sonic Improvisation Trios — Kanoko Nishi-Smith (koto), Theresa Wong (cello/voice), and Haruka Fujii (percussion) shared their interpretation of MA, intertwining seamlessly with the evocative art exhibition of Emil Lukas.

It was our honor to welcome the Asian Wine Association of America, who introduced Mikami Vineyards, Kazumi Wines, and Six Cloves Wines, sharing their inspiring stories during our Winemakers Talk, accompanied by a wine-pairing bento box by Yatai Japanese Food Catering.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this celebration of the creative community with sound, art, and culture! 🌿🎶🍷

One day to go ✨ After rehearsal, we celebrated Kanoko’s birthday the best way we know how—spaghetti alle vongole + olive...
05/01/2026

One day to go ✨ After rehearsal, we celebrated Kanoko’s birthday the best way we know how—spaghetti alle vongole + olive oil orange cake by the incredible Chef Theresa!! This trio runs on food, music, and a lovely friendship. See you tomorrow!! 🎶

Meet Susan — a true multi-hyphenate whose path weaves seamlessly between wine and music ✨Susan R Lin, Master of Wine, is...
05/01/2026

Meet Susan — a true multi-hyphenate whose path weaves seamlessly between wine and music ✨

Susan R Lin, Master of Wine, is President & Co-Founder of the Asian Wine Association of America and Head of Wine at Belmont Wine Exchange. With a background spanning tech, the performing arts, and classical piano, she creates immersive experiences that bring sound and wine into conversation.

Her passion for music and wine isn’t separate — it’s intertwined, shaping how she creates, curates, and connects. For Kobo Sessions, Susan embodies the spirit of the experience: where sound and taste meet, and where each moment is meant to be felt as much as it is heard. 🍷🎶

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