Composer Miya Masaoka has started playing the "Laser Koto," a futuristic version of the traditional Japanese stringed instrument, the Koto, that's been around since the 8th century. Masaoka outfitted ...

Hope College will present "An Evening of Japanese Music" on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music. The public is invited. Admission is free. The concert will ...

The koto's timbre. . .gives the music an ethereal air, quite fitting since the koto was an ancient instrument identified with the voice of the spirit in medieval times My wife and I are sitting in ...