JAPANESE TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Bringing local stories to life through Minyo.
I share Minyo—Japanese folk songs shaped by history and everyday life—through performances and events in Japan and abroad.
PROFILE
About Seima
Seima began studying Minyo and Tsugaru shamisen at the age of eight, under Seigyoku Yamaguchi, head of “Shoseikai.” She has won the Hyogo Prefecture Minyo Championship (Grand Prize) and has competed at national-level contests. In 2018, she became a champion on NHK’s “Nodo Jiman” (Sasayama, Hyogo) with “Dekansho-bushi.”
With a strong desire to share Japan’s rich traditional culture, Seima performs Minyo on stage and at a wide range of events. Programs can be tailored for ceremonies, tourism and cultural events, community festivals, and international audiences.
Highlights
- NHK “Nodo Jiman” — Champion
- Hyogo Prefecture Minyo Championship — Grand Prize
TV Appearances
- NHK “Eeto Ko”
- NHK WORLD JAPAN
- Chacha-ire Mande (Kansai TV)
- Various other programs
Selected Performances
- Japan Heritage Day (Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- Japan Heritage Festival (Nationwide municipalities)
- Tourism Expo Japan (Japan Tourism Agency / JNTO-related events)
- Hyogo Minyo Festival
- Machinami Art Festival
- Suphanburi International Music Cultural (Thailand)
- Hue Traditional Craft Festival (Vietnam)
- Traditional Japanese Music Live (Dubai)
MINYO
Why Minyo is fascinating
Minyo carries the history, culture, and everyday lives of people in each region. Through song, you can almost feel the scenery and atmosphere of the place.
For example, when I sing “Dekansho-bushi,” you can sense the food, townscape, nature, and culture of Sasayama.
Even the same song changes its expression depending on who sings it—this is one of Minyo’s greatest charms.
I have been fortunate to perform Minyo both in Japan and overseas, encountering local cultures along the way.
Sharing Japanese traditional culture internationally has been a true joy for me.
Minyo has the power to connect people across regions and generations.
From local communities to international audiences, from children to elders—I hope to continue sharing Minyo with many more people.
Folk song is interesting!
You may not have many opportunities to come into contact with folk songs, but it is very interesting and exciting to think that songs that have been sung in daily life for a long time have been turned into music! The Tsugaru shamisen is also a musical instrument from the Tsugaru region (Aomori Prefecture), and it is a profound instrument with a powerful tone that can withstand the cold of the Tohoku region and a delicacy within it. Please enjoy such traditional Japanese music!
Folk song is interesting!
You may not have many opportunities to come into contact with folk songs, but it is very interesting and exciting to think that songs that have been sung in daily life for a long time have been turned into music!
The Tsugaru shamisen is also a musical instrument from the Tsugaru region (Aomori Prefecture), and it is a profound instrument with a powerful tone that can withstand the cold of the Tohoku region and a delicacy within it. Please enjoy such traditional Japanese music!
Seima
Japanese Folk Song Artists
She began performing min’yo and Tsugaru shamisen at the age of 8, studying under Seigoku Yamaguchi, the head of the “Nihon Min’yo Shoseikai” (Japan Min’yo Association).
She has won the Japan Min’yo Championship overall and has participated in national competitions, and was this week’s champion at the 2018 NHK Nodo Jochi in Tanba Sasayama City, singing the Decansho-bushi.
With a desire to share the wonderful traditional culture of Japan with as many people as possible, she began her career as an artist, performing mainly at events and on various stages.
Seima
Japanese Folk Song Artists
She began performing min’yo and Tsugaru shamisen at the age of 8, studying under Seigoku Yamaguchi, the head of the “Nihon Min’yo Shoseikai” (Japan Min’yo Association).
She has won the Japan Min’yo Championship overall and has participated in national competitions, and was this week’s champion at the 2018 NHK Nodo Jochi in Tanba Sasayama City, singing the Decansho-bushi.
With a desire to share the wonderful traditional culture of Japan with as many people as possible, she began her career as an artist, performing mainly at events and on various stages.
Contact
For performance requests and other inquiries
Please contact us from the following e-mail address.
seima.champion00@gmail.com (To : Seima)