My music, ten ten music, is the result of me being affected very much by people I know and my cultural tradition. I can’t say my music is traditional Japanese music.

I express natural sounds and space which I believe are more meaningful than techniques or the song itself. When I play the shamisen, I use a different musical scale than the one in the West. It can be strange or boring. The notes sound off-key, and the melody might become lost in a jumble of meaningless notes and words for some ears. But that's me. That's my music.

When I play solo, I play shamisen and sing. While blind, traveling shamisen players were once a common sight in Japan, live shamisen music is now a rare commodity. It is even more rare here in Canada! Indeed, I have had many ordinary people approach me after a performance to inquire about my instrument and to ask where they can find such music. Other musicians whom I have met have been even more appreciative, and have frequently wanted to jam and exchange ideas.

When I play as ensemble, we perform original arrangements of traditional Japanese folk songs known as Min’yo, as well as its own compositions. The group members of ten ten change according to the program.

I have entertained audiences, both in Japan and my new home of Canada, in quite a wide variety of settings ranging from secluded temples, elementary schools, local festivals and even department stores. Additionally, I spent much of my free time composing and organizing new events to perform with other musicians who come from a variety of other cultural backgrounds and musical traditions. Ten Ten as group have been working together to produce unique and inspiring pieces reflecting the diverse society in which we live.