One Place. Three Towns.
Echoes of the Past. Voices of Tomorrow.
Shared Ancestry / Sacred Art
One Place. Three Towns.
Echoes of the Past. Voices of Tomorrow.
Shared Ancestry / Sacred Art
ABOUT
Shared Ancestry / Sacred Art
Rooted in the founding of Aomi Shrine and the 1300th anniversary of Aomi-go, THOU(SA)NDS connects the history, everyday culture, craftsmanship, landscapes, and memory passed down through the towns of Kamo, Sanjo, and Tagami with contemporary music.
This is not a single commemorative event confined to October 10, 2026. Through music, we aim to carry this region's story forward to the next generation as an ongoing cultural project.
ARTISTS
Main Show — Performance Order
Born in Nagaoka, Niigata. Kotone won the grand prize on TV Asahi's "Tonight! Born! Music Champ" and "One-Chan!! — Challenge for Victor Rock Festival 2018," making her major-label debut the following year with the EP "Ashita e" (To Tomorrow). She has performed the original track for the drama "Night Doctor," Shiseido's ANESSA x Doraemon commercial song, and the theme song for the animated film "The Land of Gold and Water."
In 2026 she released the digital singles "Until This Night Breaks" and "A Cool Breeze Just for You," continuing to share her one-of-a-kind voice.
Debuted in 1996 with the pop unit "Jungle Smile," known for songs including "Kataomoi," "Onaji Hoshi," and "Dakishimetai." Appeared in the film "tokyo.sora" (dir. Hiroshi Ishikawa, 2003).
In 2002 she paused her music activities to focus on recovering from illness. In 2010 she resumed her career with the solo album "Yawaragi," and has also served as the main personality for FM Niigata's "Nature City Myoko."
In 2011 she was appointed Tourism Ambassador for Myoko City. In 2017 she wrote and composed the school song for Myoko Municipal Support School. In 2021 she launched the solo unit "Ikunolily Skia." In 2022 she released the album "Udö." In 2023 she wrote and composed the school song for Myoko Kogen Elementary School.
A one-woman live show at TENNOZ KIWA in Tokyo is scheduled for December 6.
Born February 23, 1983, in Niigata. Singer-songwriter. She began her music career as a student, based in her home prefecture, and made her major-label debut in 2003 with the single "Emi" (Smile) on avex trax.
Her distinctive world and voice have drawn wide attention, leading to numerous commercial, drama, and stage theme song placements. To mark her 15th anniversary, she released the full album "Atarashii Sekai" (A New World), featuring "Kazoku no Fukei" (Family Scenery), the theme song for director Takumi Saito's debut feature film "blank13," followed by the 15th-anniversary best album "Hōjō -BEST- '03–'18."
In 2023 she released her 20th-anniversary album "Tsuzuku" (Continuing), and in 2024 her latest work, "Ao-unabara" (Blue Expanse of Sea). In 2025 she performed her first overseas live shows in China, and continues to perform actively today.
Since her 2003 debut, her gift for storytelling and for turning lived experience into song has made her a singularly essayistic singer-songwriter.
PRELUDE ACT
From 13:30 — ahead of the main show
SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 10, 2026
TICKETS
On sale from Friday, September 4, 2026, 19:00 (JST)
Tickets are sold through LivePocket. Purchases open at the time above via the button below.
Buy on LivePocketStanding-room tickets will also be added via Ticket Pia (Japan). Details will be posted here once confirmed. Ticketing pages are in Japanese; international visitors are welcome to contact the organizer for assistance.
| Ticket Type | Advance Price |
|---|---|
| Reserved Seating (S Area) | ¥9,000 |
| Reserved Seating (General) | ¥8,000 |
| Standing (General) | ¥7,500 |
| High School Students | ¥3,000 |
| Elementary & Junior High Students | ¥1,500 |
| Preschool Children (registration required) | Free |
AOMI-GO / 1300 YEARS
1300 years of history connect Kamo, Sanjo, and Tagami.
Aomi-go was the name of a historic district ("gō") in ancient Echigo Province's Kanbara district. Kamo is traditionally identified as the land corresponding to Aomi-go.
Temples and shrines, the Kamo River, mountains, townscapes, woodworking, Kamo tansu chests, joinery, Kamo washi paper, confectionery, sake
Blacksmithing, metalworking, tools, craftsmanship
Yutagami Onsen hot springs, bamboo, agriculture, food, lodging
ACCESS
A short walk from JR Kamo Station on the Shin'etsu Main Line. From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tsubame-Sanjo Station, then continue toward Kamo.
ORGANIZER
Yasuhiro "Harry" Igarashi (五十嵐泰宏)
Born in Niigata Prefecture. Studied composition, arranging, and music production at Berklee College of Music. Active as a composer, pianist, and music producer, contributing underscore composition for American television dramas and TV movies, as well as music production for Tokyo Disney Resort. A member of FM BIRD, a pioneering bilingual radio DJ agency, he has worked as a bilingual MC and radio DJ with KZOO (Hawaii), 94.7 The WAVE/KTWV-FM (Los Angeles, California), J-WAVE, InterFM, and THE FIRST TAKE, producing and communicating work that crosses music, culture, and community.
SELECTED WORKS / EXPERIENCE
Music work for the U.S. dramas Dawson's Creek, Laguna Beach, and Newport Harbor, and music production for Tokyo Disney Resort. Provided English narration for J-WAVE's TDK VOICES FROM NIHONMONO, spotlighting Japanese craftsmanship, sake, and regional culture. Served as bilingual MC for the Japan-UAE head-of-state reception and banquet at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai. Also supervised the Japanese subtitles for the film Song of Lahore and co-produced the international music festival ANA HONOLULU WEEK.
Sponsor / Supporting Partner
中越運送株式会社 (Chuetsu Unso Co., Ltd.)
Support / Endorsement
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