Consulate Activities

　　　Consul General Misawa welcomed Tobaya Riseki III and Kineya Miori from Japan to his Official Residence for a Nagauta Shamisen concert on June 16. They have performed together as Riseki & Miori in Japan and internationally, and have been active in Hawaii since 2012. During the concert, they detailed the history of the shamisen, described the structure of the instrument, and explained the songs as they played. It was an excellent opportunity for local residents to experience and enjoy traditional Japanese music. Consul General Misawa also accompanied them for a few musical pieces, including a rendition of the classic song Sakura.