Tenor: Takumi Torio (鳥尾匠海)
Award-winning tenor Takumi TORIO, member of the renowned Japanese vocal group REAL TRAUM, moves effortlessly between opera and pop music, as well as between musical excellence and humorous lightness. In his crossover concert, he interprets Japanese film music and classical works with great emotional depth, sensitively.
Soprano: Nozomi Fukushima(福嶋望実)
Nozomi studied classical voice at Tokyo University of the Arts and completed her postgraduate training in Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, graduating in 2025. Combining technical precision with vibrant, expressive energy, she performs actively in musical theatre, plays, and concerts across a wide range of genres, including an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2026. She has also sung both the Japanese and British national anthems at official events held at the Embassy of Japan in the UK.
Taiko Performance
Taiko drummers led by Joji Hirota
Led by renowned taiko artist Joji Hirota, a group of talented drummers will bring the power and spirit of traditional Japanese taiko drumming to the event. Through their dynamic rhythms, powerful performances, and captivating stage presence, they will create an unforgettable experience that celebrates the energy, heritage, and artistry of Japanese culture. Their performances will add a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere, engaging audiences and bringing the entire event to life.
