Washington Toho Koto Society
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In October 2003, the Washington Toho Koto Society was very honored to
receive a Special Award from the Foreign Minister of Japan, Yoriku
Kawaguchi, in recognition of over thirty years of contributing excellent
performances spreading koto music in the United States and promoting
mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries.
The Washington Toho Koto Society is a nonprofit group of koto players and friends, primarily in the Washington metropolitan area, founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto to promote the understanding and appreciation of Japanese koto music. The Society participates in many national and local community events, including the Lantern Lighting Ceremony which traditionally opens the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC every spring. Since 1973, under the sponsorship of the University of Maryland's Department of Music, the Society has presented an annual spring koto recital that is open to the public and free of charge. Society activities are funded by membership dues and support by private, corporate and government donors. Washington Toho Koto Society is an IRS 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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For more information, please contact: kotosociety@gmail.com or Kyoko Okamoto at 301.434.4487  |