Three members of an orchestra known as one of the world’s finest performed a “lunchtime concert” at a ward office on the 18th. They showcased a harmonious string ensemble for approximately 100 local residents who had registered in advance.
The orchestra, currently visiting Japan for performances in Tokyo and Kanagawa, held the event as part of a local exchange initiative. Performing for about 30 minutes in the ward office’s first-floor community hall, they played six pieces including works by Dvořák. A violinist expressed, “We are very happy to have been given this opportunity to perform.”
Tokyo
Tokyo, originally a small fishing village called Edo, became Japan’s political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his shogunate there. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”) and became the official imperial capital. Today, it is a global metropolis renowned for its seamless blend of ultramodern technology and pop culture with historic temples, shrines, and traditional arts.
Kanagawa
Kanagawa is a coastal prefecture in Japan, historically significant as the location where Commodore Matthew Perry’s fleet landed in 1853, leading to the opening of Japan to the West. It is home to major international ports like Yokohama and iconic sites such as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Today, it is a vibrant urban center and a key part of the Greater Tokyo Area.
