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The Washington Toho Koto Society (The Kennedy Center)

The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society is a group of over one hundred players and friends. The association was organized by Kyoko Okamoto in 1971 to promote the enjoyment of Japanese koto music. The Society has earned wide acclaim and has participated in many national events. These events have included Presidential inaugurations, Japanese Embassy events, Japanese Sister City and State programs, National Cherry Blossom Festivals, and many international folk festivals. The repertoire of the Society ranges from early 17th century koto music to contemporary compositions.

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The Washington Toho Koto Society 4/11/12: The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation for the koto (zither), Japan’s national instrument.

The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation for the koto (zither), Japan’s national instrument.

The Washington Toho Koto Society 3/29/09: The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation for the koto (zither), Japan’s national instrument. Part of the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation for the koto (zither), Japan’s national instrument. Part of the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Washington Toho Koto Society 4/6/07: Washington Toho Koto Society

Founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, this ensemble promotes the understanding and appreciation of Japanese koto music.

Washington Toho Koto Society

Founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, this ensemble promotes the understanding and appreciation of Japanese koto music.
Washington Toho Koto Society 4/3/06: Washington Toho Koto Society

Washington Toho Koto Society, founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, presents a repertoire ranging from early 17th-century koto music to contemporary compositions.

Washington Toho Koto Society

Washington Toho Koto Society, founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, presents a repertoire ranging from early 17th-century koto music to contemporary compositions.
Washington Toho Koto Society 3/27/05: Washington Toho Koto Society

Washington Toho Koto Society, founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, presents a repertoire ranging from early 17th-century koto music to contemporary compositions.

Washington Toho Koto Society

Washington Toho Koto Society, founded in 1971 by Kyoko Okamoto, presents a repertoire ranging from early 17th-century koto music to contemporary compositions.
Washington Toho Koto Society 4/4/04: Washington Toho Koto Society

The repertoire of the Washington Toho Koto Society ranges from early 17th century koto music to contemporary compositions.

Washington Toho Koto Society

The repertoire of the Washington Toho Koto Society ranges from early 17th century koto music to contemporary compositions.

The Washington Toho Koto Society 4/1/01: The Washington Toho Koto Society

The repertoire of the Washington Toho Koto Society ranges from early 17th century koto music to contemporary compositions.

The Washington Toho Koto Society

The repertoire of the Washington Toho Koto Society ranges from early 17th century koto music to contemporary compositions.
The Washington Toho Koto Society 3/26/00: The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society performs traditional Japanese music as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Washington Toho Koto Society

The Washington Toho Koto Society performs traditional Japanese music as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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