Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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Chiharu Hanaoka in Tokyo is a famous classical pianist in Japan. People know her for being very smart about music and for playing the piano. She has also made a lot of recordings. Chiharu Hanaoka has spent years studying music and performing and editing music for big companies like Shunjusha and Zen-On Music Publishing and Ongaku no Tomo Sha. She has worked on a lot of classical music pieces by famous composers like Gabriel Fauré and Jean-Philippe Rameau and also by Japanese composers who are very good.
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For her concert in September 2026 Chiharu Hanaoka is going to play music by Franz Schubert. She will play one of his piano sonatas. She will also play some of Franz Liszts arrangements of Schuberts songs from Die schöne Müllerin. This is a famous group of songs. When you listen to Chiharu Hanaoka play these pieces you can feel the emotion of the music from the century. It is an experience to hear her play. Chiharu Hanaoka is very good, at playing music by Franz Schubert and other composers from that time.
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Why Experience Chiharu Hanaoka Live in Tokyo?
Attending a piano recital in Japan is really something special. It is a different experience from going to a concert hall in the west. The people who go to music performances in Tokyo are known all over the world for being very respectful and really paying attention to the music. They truly love the sound of the piano.
The Hamarikyu Asahi Hall is a place to hear a piano recital. It is located near the Hamarikyu Gardens in Tsukiji. This hall is famous for having sound quality, which makes it perfect for a solo piano performance, without any amplification. When you hear Chiharu Hanaoka play in Tokyo at the Hamarikyu Asahi Hall you can hear every detail of the music. You can pick up on all the tones and feelings that Schubert put into his compositions. It is a powerful experience.
Current Edition: 2026 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 – Hamarikyu Asahi Hall, Tokyo
- Doors Open: 13:30 | Performance Starts: 14:00
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Reference Price (USD) |
| General Admission / Reserved Seat | ¥5,000 – ¥8,000 | $33 – $53 |
Please Note: Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions
- Sale Format: First-come, first-served general release.
- Application Period: 23 May 2026 (10:00 AM JST) to 21 September 2026 (6:00 PM JST).
- Delivery & System Requirements: Standard paper or electronic distribution; requires Japanese payment and address verification for direct platform purchases.
Secure Your Tickets for Chiharu Hanaoka in Tokyo
To request tickets for this performance, please prepare the following details before contacting our team:
- Event Name: Chiharu Hanaoka Piano Recital ~In Tribute to Schubert~
- Performance Date: 22 September 2026
- Venue: Hamarikyu Asahi Hall (Tokyo)
- Number of Attendees: [Insert count]
[Contact Us to Reserve Tickets]
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Overseas visitors facing the Japanese ticketing market often encounter significant barrier steps:
- Access Restrictions: Official ticketing platforms in Japan frequently require domestic Japanese phone numbers, local address registration, and complex navigation. Jasumo secures your access using our wide network of trusted sources, including event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and verified secondary markets when primary allocations sell out.
- Communication Barriers: Japanese ticketing portals operate entirely in Japanese, leaving foreign buyers without clear status updates. Jasumo manages all communication with local organisers on your behalf, keeping you fully informed in clear English.
- Payment Failures: Foreign credit cards are routinely rejected by Japanese ticketing systems. Jasumo processes payments through our established domestic channels, allowing you to pay simply and securely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hamarikyu Asahi Hall is located inside the Asahi Shimbun Building in Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. It is easily accessible via a short walk from Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Oedo Line or Higashi-ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Tickets for this event are assigned reserved seats or general admission, distributed either as physical paper tickets or digital passes depending on final allocation from the venue.
Yes, classical performances in intimate venues with specialized acoustic design frequently sell out in advance, especially when featuring celebrated award-winning artists like Chiharu Hanaoka Tokyo on a Japanese national holiday.
An order total consists of the base ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order varies, please contact us directly to receive a precise quote for your specific booking.
Chiharu Hanaoka performs thematic recitals periodically throughout the year across major Japanese halls. Official dates for subsequent concert series are typically announced several months in advance.
Venue & Access
- Venue: Hamarikyu Asahi Hall
- Nearest Stations:
- Tsukijishijo Station (Toei Oedo Line) – Exit A2 (Approx. 1-minute walk)
- Higashi-ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Asakusa Line) – Exit 6 (Approx. 8-minute walk)
- Nearby Landmark: Hamarikyu Gardens / Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Head Office
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