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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July 10, 2026 at 1:14 pm
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October 9, 2026 at 1:14 pm
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Violinist Issei Kurihara and pianist Keisuke Haishima perform “Songs of the Land, Memories of Southern France: Canteloube & Castella Concert, Soundscapes Breathing with the Local Culture” at Yanaka Music Hall in Tokyo on 10 October 2026.
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Pain points
We understand why you are here.
Canteloube & Castella Concert Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are support in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors and Start |
| 10 October 2026 (Sat) | Yanaka Music Hall | Tokyo | Doors: 14:30 / Start: 15:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| All seats free (General) | ¥5,000 | $33 |
| All seats free (Student) | ¥2,500 | $17 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been list at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets for this performance are issue as physical paper passes for collection or delivery in Japan.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
While standard French classical programming in Japan frequently focuses on Parisian impressionism, this concert highlights the regional, folk-inspired soundscapes of southern France. Joseph Canteloube & Castella Concert, widely recognized for his Songs of the Auvergne, and René de Castella, a native of Dax, both developed their artistic roots through the Schola Cantorum in Paris. Despite their historical significance, their duo compositions remain rarely performed in classical halls across Japan, giving this performance a distinctive place in Tokyo’s autumn classical schedule.
The recital brings together two exceptional musicians who share a deep engagement with chamber repertoire. Violinist Issei Kurihara gained national recognition after taking first prize at the prestigious Japan Music Competition and continues to earn acclaim for his expressive versatility. Pianist Keisuke Haishima is highly regard among Japanese chamber music audiences for his structural clarity and sensitive touch, particularly in French and Belgian repertoire.
Performing in an intimate chamber setting allows listeners to experience the nuanced textures of regional French music up close. Overseas visitors attending this recital can experience an authentic, high-level classical performance that offers a refreshing alternative to standard orchestral programs in Tokyo.
How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authentic as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involved. Physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. Where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application used for the event, so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are supported in English throughout.
Venue and access
Yanaka Music Hall is an intimate, acoustic-focused recital chamber designed primarily for solo and small ensemble performances. Located in Tokyo in the historic Yanaka district, the hall provides a warm, close-range listening experience that suits unreserved chamber music recitals. The venue is a short seven-minute walk from Nippori Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Keisei Main Line, situated near the historic Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overseas visitors often encounter issues with Japanese credit card verification and local phone authentication when booking online. Jasumo assists international guests by acquiring official tickets locally on their behalf.
All seats for the Canteloube & Castella Concert performance at Yanaka Music Hall are unreserved. Guests choose their seats upon arrival when doors open at 14:30.
Preschool-aged children are not permitted to enter the performance at Yanaka Music Hall. Standard general and student admissions apply to all eligible attendees.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Physical tickets are delivered directly to your hotel or accommodation in Tokyo via secure delivery prior to the event date. Jasumo provides full instructions in English regarding pickup and venue entry.
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