KOTO goes Global!
Global KOTO Music Network aims to promote the beauty of the KOTO, and connect people from around the world by teaching, performing and creating KOTO music.
About Global KOTO Music Network
What is KOTO?
KOTO is a Japanese traditional stringed musical instrument. With 13 strings and movable bridges, KOTO expresses its unique and beautiful tones.
News & Blog
KotoKottoN’s performance at Japanese Cultural Festival, National University of Singapore
Hello from Singapore! ✨✨✨ We are KotoKottoN, a koto ensemble based in the National University of Singapore (NUS) founded in 2009 by Kitai Saeko sensei, a Japanese language instructor at NUS Centre Language of Studies and a qualified koto instructor from Sawai Koto...
KOTO Learning
Learn to play the KOTO or improve your skills. Find a KOTO instructor, teach yourself online, and learn about KOTO maintenance.
KOTO Music Repository
Here you can find the list of KOTO music works. Search by title, composer or form of ensemble. Composer notes are also available in this section.
KOTO Artists
Our KOTO players and KOTO music composers are active around the wold. You can find the list of player and composers in this section.
KOTO Photo Gallery
Join and Support Us
We are all attracted by the charms and the power of KOTO music. KOTO is a precious musical instrument and furthermore it connects people all over the world through the beautiful sounds. We, the Global KOTO Music Network warmly welcome you to join our KOTO community.