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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August 26, 2026 at 5:44 pm
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November 28, 2026 at 5:44 pm
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Violinist Risa Sotamura and pianist Aimi Kobayashi perform a joint duo recital at Sakata Sotamura Kobayashi Tickets (Kibo Hall) Main Hall in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, on 29 November 2026.
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Pain points
We understand why you are here Sotamura Kobayashi Tickets
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 declined at checkout, with no explanation
- You were asked 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 v
- 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 needed 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 supported 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 | Start |
| 29 November 2026 (Sun) | Sakata Civic Hall (Kibo Hall) Main Hall | Sakata | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Reserved seating | ¥4,800 | $33 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guid to what seats for this event have been listed at.
The final price for your order is confirme after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets for this performance are issued as physical tickets collectable at Japanese convenience stores or delivered to your accommodation.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan Sotamura Kobayashi Tickets
I think Aimi Kobayashi is one of the respected pianists in Japan. Kobayashi became famous worldwide when she reached the finals of the International Chopin Piano Competition. Aimi Kobayashi also won prize at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Aimi Kobayashi’s success fills people with pride. People in Japan love to watch the Chopin Competition closely.
Violinist Risa Sotamura is known as one of Japan’s young string players. In addition, she gained international praise after winning awards at important violin competitions. As a result, her name is now recognize at the International Fritz Kreisler Competition.
I know that duets with two classical soloists are very popular in Japan. Duets draw music lovers from places. Most solo concerts happen in cities such as Tokyo or Osaka.. Duo recitals in smaller cultural centers give a close personal experience for fans of classical music.
I look forward to the recital taking place in autumn in Yamagata Prefecture. Moreover, the recital offers classical music lovers a chance to hear two world-class Japanese virtuosos perform together on one stage. For overseas visitors, the event provides a special evening of culture and music alongside local classical music fans.
How you receive your tickets Sotamura Kobayashi Tickets
We get tickets through different places across Japan. Event organizers, official ticketing websites, event owners and the verified resale market when an event sells out. Every ticket is checke to make sure it is real before it gets to you.
How you get your tickets depends on the type of ticket for the event and the ticketing agency involved. Physical tickets are use we send them by courier or Japan Post directly to your hotel or accommodation in Japan.If we send your tickets electronically, we handle the process and show you exactly how to use the ticketing app or website, so you know what to do on the day. If you need to pick up your tickets in Japan we tell you where to go and what documents to bring. We confirm the method with you when your order is confirme and you can always get help in English from start, to finish.
Venue and access
Sakata Civic Hall, locally called Kibo Hall is the venue for music and theatre in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture. If we send your tickets electronically, we handle the process and show you exactly how to use the ticketing app or website, so you know what to do on the day. Here Sakata Civic Hall hosts symphonies, theatrical productions and national touring recitals.
Sakata Civic Hall sits in downtown Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The nearest train station is JR Sakata Station on the JR Uetsu Main Line. From Sakata Civic Hall a taxi ride takes five minutes or a walk takes about fifteen minutes. Sakata Civic Hall is close, to the Mogami River estuary, a waterway that has mattered for Sakata for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, international visitors are welcome to attend the Risa Sotamura & Aimi Kobayashi Duo Recital at Sakata Civic Hall (Kibo Hall) in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture. Jasumo can secure tickets on your behalf without requiring a Japanese credit card or local phone number.
Children under school age are not permitte to enter the Risa Sotamura & Aimi Kobayashi Duo Recital at Sakata Civic Hall (Kibo Hall). Families travelling with primary school-aged children and older may purchase standard reserved tickets.
Your physical paper tickets for the Risa Sotamura & Aimi Kobayashi Duo Recital in Sakata will be issue for collection at convenient store locations across Japan or delivered securely to your accommodation prior to the event date.
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.
If primary ticket availability closes for the Risa Sotamura & Aimi Kobayashi Duo Recital in Sakata, Jasumo can continue searching through secondary verified ticket networks in Japan to locate valid reserved seating for you.
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