JP
Japanese Archipelago

The rhythm of
the ocean currents,
the melody of
the archipelago.

The Structure of Japanese Music
Born from Insular Sensibility.

Philosophy
& Research

The Art of Perceiving
the InfiniteWithin the Finite

A pioneering attempt to redefine the diverse spectrum—from island minimalism to urban refinement—as a unified "Japanese Musical Culture."

The Japanese archipelago is believed to have been a crossroads where diverse cultures, carried by ocean currents, intersected. This geographical characteristic is thought to have nurtured unique musical expressions.

At our institute, while maintaining reverence for history, we reconstruct the structure of Japanese music for the contemporary era through somatic analysis based on practical knowledge. This is not mere preservation, but creative reinterpretation.

By comprehensively understanding various traditional musical currents and implementing them into contemporary art, entertainment, and education, we pass on the "insular sensibility" to the next generation.

Ensemble "I~Ni"

The resonance of the island nation, in four formations.

Ni [WaLai 和籟]

Ni [WaLai 和籟]

Timeless orchestration fusing gagaku and drums (6-15 members)

The largest orchestration fusing the timeless resonance of gagaku with the power of drums. A grand musical experience transcending time and space.

15 members
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Ha [EarthVoice + LaiOn]

Ha [EarthVoice + LaiOn]

Maximizing the primordial resonance of the island nation (4-7 members)

Through the fusion of EarthVoice and LaiOn, drawing out the primordial resonance of the island nation to its fullest. A comprehensive expression where voice, drums, and flutes unite.

7 members
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Ro [LaiOn 籟音]

Ro [LaiOn 籟音]

Fusion of festival energy and artistry with drums and flutes (3-6 members)

Balancing the energy of festivals with refined artistry. A dynamic ensemble where the power of drums and the delicacy of flutes interweave.

6 members
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I [EarthVoice]

I [EarthVoice]

The rustic yet rich resonance of maritime people (2 members)

Expressing the primordial resonance of sea and earth through voice and body. A minimal ensemble that is rustic yet possesses deep richness.

2 members
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Credentials
& Track Record

Trusted by global brands, national institutions, and renowned artists worldwide.

Scope

Ceremonial Performances

Dignified performances for international occasions

Stage Direction

Comprehensive direction fusing tradition and innovation

Music Composition

Music production for film and advertising

Cultural Supervision

Ensuring cultural authenticity of projects

Educational Programs

Workshops and lectures on Japanese music

International Collaborations

Cross-cultural artistic partnerships

Collaborators

International

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Choreographer / Belgium

Yussef Dayes

Jazz

Damian Jalet

Choreographer

Zakir Hussain

Tabla / India

Domestic

Mirai Moriyama

Actor / Dancer

Tamasaburo Bando

Kabuki

Kikunojo Onoe

Japanese Dance

Reijiro Tsumura

Noh

Hatsune Miku × Kodo

Sayuri Ishikawa × Kodo

Clients

GUCCI

National Theatre of Japan

Porsche

Netflix

Fuji Television

Disney

Contact

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