Osaka, October 2016
Minamisoma, August 2015
Ishinomaki, July 2014
Iwaki, September 2016
Osaka, October 2016
Otsuchi, July 2014
Ofunato, August 2015
Ogatsu, August 2015
Otsuchi, March 2013


"Akira Tana’s wonderful group is truly doing something very special here and it is a fine example of how music can break down cultural barriers and expose the commonality within us all." — Jazz Inside

"The quartet has created a gorgeous body of music interpreting traditional and contemporary Japanese melodies through the lens of jazz." — San Jose Mercury News

"Performance seemed love-filled and compassionate. At times it felt like a lullaby; no wonder the children slept. It was exquisite." — San Jose Mercury News




UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Sat, Oct 4, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

Otonowa at San Ramon Library

Opening Night of San Ramon Library's 2025 Adventures in Jazz Series

100 Montgomery St., San Ramon, CA 94583

Start: 7:30 PM

Admission: $39.62




Tue, Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Iwaki: Machipole Iwaki B1 Plus

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

Shiroganemachi-1-15 Taira, Iwaki, Fukushima

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Start: 7:00 PM

Admission: 4500JPY




Wed, Oct 8, 2025 @ 4:30 PM

Karakuwa: Tsunakan

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

81 Karakuwachō Shibitachi, Kesennuma, Miyagi

Doors Open: 4:00 PM

Start: 4:30 PM

Special guest: Takahiro Dai (Trumpet)




Thu, Oct 9, 2025

Rikuzentakata: h.IMAGINE

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

Aramachi-100-9 Takatachō, Rikuzentakata, Iwate

Doors Open: 6:30 PM




Fri, Oct 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Ofunato: Koyo-kan

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

Shirahama-95 Sanrikuchō Ryōri, Ofunato, Iwate

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Start: 7:00 PM




Sat, Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Otsuchi: Oshacchi

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

1-15 Suehirochō, Otsuchi, Kamihei District, Iwate

Start: 4:00 PM

Special guest: Takahiro Dai (Trumpet)




Mon, Oct 13, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

Kumamoto: Mifune Machinaka Gallery

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

794 Mifune, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto

Doors Open: 3:00 PM

Start: 5:00 PM

Admission: 1000JPY (including 500JPY food voucher)




Tue, Oct 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

Fukuoka: Jazz Inn New Combo

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

1-1-1 Watanabedōri, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Start: 7:30 PM

Admission: Advance 4000JPY / Door 4500JPY / 2 orders minimum




Wed, Oct 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Kyoto: Bonds Rosary

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

Oto Building 3F, 236 Nijūikkenchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Start: 7:00 PM

Admission: Advance 4000JPY / Door 4500 JPY




Thu, Oct 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Kobe: Gallery Zing

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

1−16−17 Honjōchō, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Start: 7:00 PM

Admission: 3000JPY + 1 drink per show minimum




Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Okayama: Livehouse Bird

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

Fukuhara Bldg 2F, 3-6-3 Omotechō, Kita Ward, Okayama

Start: 7:00 PM

Admission: 3300JPY




Sun, Oct 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Daikanyama (Tokyo): Hare-Mame

Otonowa Japan Tour 2025

B2F, 20-20 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo

Start: 7:00 PM

Admission: 前売3500円・当日4000円・1オーダーミニマム







OTONOWA
Akira Tana — Drums & Leader
Masaru Koga — Sax, Flute, Shakuhachi & Percussions
Art Hirahara — Piano
Noriyuki "Ken" Okada — Bass
Saki Kono — Guest Vocalist & Tour Coordinator










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