This year has been a big year for LA's 33 Strings. After officially establishing at the end of 2024, we had no idea how much 2025 would hold for us. And we were not disappointed! We got to experience new things, performed/attended events for the first time, had special guests, welcomed new members, etc. Below is a list of some major events this year:
Workshop/Concert with Jiuta Master Akiko Fujimoto (Little Tokyo)
MAY
7 performances in one month! (Greater LA area) Pechanga Sushi and Sake Festival (Temecula)
JUNE
Workshop/Concert with Tsugaru-Jamisen Master Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Little Tokyo)
JULY
Performances & Workshops at Anime Expo (Los Angeles/Downtown LA)
AUGUST Chiho Harazaki Exhibition Opening Performance (Little Tokyo)
SEPTEMBER Silent Hill f Launch Event (Little Tokyo)
OCTOBER
Our first concert/fundraiser!
Newport Beach Film Fest
NOVEMBER Performance & Workshop at San Diego Anime Con
DECEMBER 2025忘年会 (End of the Year Party)
Thank you for your continuous support!
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you—our community, our audience, and our supporters—who make our work possible.
This past year has been one of growth, resilience, and deep connection through Japanese traditional music. Together, we shared performances that honored centuries-old traditions while engaging new audiences, fostered learning across greater Los Angeles County, and strengthened cultural understanding through sound, story, and shared experience. None of this could have happened without your belief in our mission.
Your support—whether through attending concerts, making donations, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word—has allowed us to continue preserving and sharing this art form with integrity and care. Each contribution helps sustain our musicians, our instruments, and the cultural legacy entrusted to us.
As we look ahead to the coming year, we are inspired to expand our programming, deepen our educational outreach, and create more opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange. We are excited for what lies ahead and honored to have you walking alongside us on this journey.
Thank you for being part of our ensemble’s story. We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful year-end and a New Year filled with harmony, health, and joy.
With sincere appreciation,
Sarah Quon Chair LA's 33 Strings
🛒 Our Online Store Is Live! 🛒
LA's 33 String's online store is now live! We have t-shirts, tote bags, stickers, key Shipping and tax are already included in the listed prices. All proceeds will go to to maintaining our organization and our instruments. Please visit our online store at https://www.33strings.org/shop.
Ways to Support & Get Involved
LA’s 33 Strings Ensemble is dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty of Japanese music, but we can’t do it alone! Your support helps us continue our mission in many ways.
🌸 Make a Donation
Your generosity allows us to:
Purchase and maintain traditional instruments
Organize performances, workshops, and cultural events
Cover event travel expenses and venue costs
Support educational programs, etc.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
LA's 33 Strings三十三絃の会Newsletter #12 past issues Japanese Instrument Workshop! Interested in learning a traditional Japanese instrument without having to provide your own instrument? Look no further! We are hosting our very first workshop where we can provide 3 different instruments to try! We provide the instruments and materials while you can a relaxed hands-on experience. The goal at the end of the workshop? To play one Japanese folk song. Spaces are limited so join now while you can. Each...
LA's 33 Strings三十三絃の会Newsletter #12 past issue LA's 33 Strings Workshop! Saturday, June 6th, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA – LA’s 33 Strings, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty of Japanese music, announces a special workshop to learn how to play the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi. The event will be held at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church (301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103) on June 6, 2026 for two sessions (10:00-12:00, 1:00-3:00). These special workshops...
LA's 33 Strings三十三絃の会Newsletter #11 past issues Lunar New Year at Blizzard Campus On February 19th, LA's 33 Strings had the honor of joining the Lunar New Year Blizzard Campus celebrations. We performed some classic Lunar New Year songs such as "Jasmine" along with Blizzard's own music from their games; such as Overwatch, World of Warcraft, etc. Truly a new and great experience for our group! Upcoming Events We have a lot of amazing performance opportunities this spring.Here are some of the...
